The McCain Institute welcomes Maria Kalesnikava, Belarusian flutist, former political prisoner, and courageous advocate for democracy and freedom in Belarus as its 2026-2027 Kissinger Fellow: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

The McCain Institute is proud to endorse, and to have contributed to, the Gdansk Common Message: a statement produced by all participants of the Civil Society Forum that calls for civil society's inclusion as a strategic partner Ukraine's recovery process.

The McCain Institute hosted Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and five of the nine authors of its recent religious freedom report for an event in the U.S. Senate this month. Get the full readout in ASU News: news.asu.edu/b/20260619-a...

"There is a crying need for a new America to lead the world into this next half century, to harness all that is good and productive in our citizens and to lift up all boats at home and on foreign shores," writes @evelynfarkas.bsky.social for the Ripon Society: riponsociety.org/article/amer...

Congratulations to President Barack Obama on today's opening of the Obama Presidential Center. President Obama and Senator John McCain both put country first and served the American people above all else.

In Iran, Ahmadreza Djalali has spent ten years behind bars and faces execution on fabricated charges. The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative is advocating for Ahmadreza’s immediate release. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...

“They are at the weakest point that they have been militarily, economically, and politically in Russia; this is the moment to put pressure,” said @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on @meetthepress.com NOW, as G7 leaders discuss support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia: youtu.be/PhR129KPeqY?...

McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social talks Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and this week's G7 meeting with Bloomberg Balance of Power's Kailey Leinz. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4j3...

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined several news programs last week to discuss the latest moves putting authoritarians on defense: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/in...

McCain Institute’s @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social joined C-SPAN's Ceasefire to discuss the state of the Iran war, U.S. defense capabilities, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and more: www.c-span.org/program/ceas...

Today is #WomenVeteransDay, which commemorates women officially being allowed to serve as permanent members of the United States Armed Forces in 1948. The McCain Institute honors the military service of all women and their dedication to our nation.

The McCain Institute hosted Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and religious freedom experts to discuss their work on the McCain Institute's recent report. Learn more: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

"I predict that [Russia] will lose the war in Ukraine," said McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on Morning Joe, where she discussed the latest on the Middle East, Russia's waning sphere of influence, and her recent op-ed on Armenia's election. Watch: www.ms.now/morning-joe/...

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan's election victory is a rebuke of Russia’s influence in the region and signals a geopolitical shift in the South Caucasus writes @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social in a new @thehill.com op-ed: thehill.com/opinion/inte...

The McCain Institute today released a sampling of news coverage from the 2026 Sedona Forum, which took place May 1-2 in Sedona, Arizona. Check out articles from this year's media partners, attendees, and more: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/in...

What role should America play in today's world? The Sedona Forum 2026, “The Challenges to American Dominance,” May 1-2, will explore this through the lens of foreign and domestic policy with top lawmakers, journalists, & leaders. Register to watch: thesedonaforum.org

The McCain Institute is proud to launch the McCain Global Leaders Impact Fund to support MGL alumni in the implementation of community-based projects that will impact global democracy, human rights, public health, and humanitarian assistance: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined the Washington Journal on C-SPAN this morning to discuss the latest in Iran and take viewer questions on the situation. Watch: www.c-span.org/program/wash...

SAVE THE DATE: The McCain Institute’s Sedona Forum returns May 1–2. This year’s theme “The Challenges to American Dominance,” will examine the dynamics and threats reshaping America’s position in the world, featuring prominent U.S. lawmakers, top journalists, and global policy experts.

In a new blog, McCain Institute Senior Director for Human Rights & Freedom Amy O’Neill Richard writes about a peace walk recently held in Rome by Mothers’ Call for Peace, and how it inspires hope and partnership: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...

Applications are open for the McCain Global Leaders Ukraine—the program will convene a cohort of Ukrainian leaders to engage with global experts, & develop policy recommendations for post-war reconstruction. Learn more and apply by Friday, April 30: www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...

The McCain Institute is proud to announce the McCain Global Leaders Ukraine Fellowship - a three-month hybrid program for emerging Ukrainian leaders focused on post-war reconstruction. Applications are open now: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

Today is the 24th anniversary of the McCain-Feingold Act being signed into law by President George W. Bush. The bipartisan legislation regulates financing for federal political candidates. The partnership between Sen. McCain and Sen. Feingold embodied putting country over party.

Today marks two years since the passing of Senator Joe Lieberman, a longtime friend of Senator McCain and founding board member of the McCain Institute. The two were part of the trio, "The Three Amigos," defined by independence and principled patriotism.

International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims honors those who have devoted their lives to promoting truth, justice, and safeguarding human rights.

McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined The World This Weekend on BBC Radio 4 to discuss the latest on the war in Iran. Interview starts at 18 minutes, listen here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...

The McCain Institute gathered its 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism (NSCT) Fellows in Washington, D.C. to begin this year’s fellowship.

Japan's new Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama joined McCain Institute Board Chairman Rick Davis to discuss Japan and the region's economic future at #SedonaForumTokyo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCiz...

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social moderated a discussion with U.S. congressional staffers at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. about defense innovations currently securing the front lines, including electronic warfare capabilities and platforms to counter drones.

This Lunar New Year, the McCain Institute sent a letter to Hong Kong publisher and political prisoner Jimmy Lai to share a message of hope and solidarity.

The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Summer 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by April 4: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs

The McCain Institute, Freedom House, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted senior staff members of the Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee to discuss the future of U.S. funding for human rights and democracy work.

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke on Monocle Radio during the @munsecconf.bsky.social about U.S. transatlantic alliances. Listen to the interview here: monocle.com/radio/shows/...

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined Arizona Horizon on AZ PBS to discuss U.S. actions in Iran and future de-escalation in the region. azpbs.org/horizon/2026...

The McCain Institute is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of its American Democracy and Technology Fellowship.

McCain Institute's @laurathornton.bsky.social joined the Regional Center for Democracy and Security podcast to discuss democratic backsliding in Georgia and its impact on Armenia. Watch: youtu.be/RDs-Q1w7jQU?...

How do sports and culture shape diplomacy? Akie Abe, Simer S. Mayo, Olympic Gold Medalist Keiji Suziku, and McCain Institute Board Member Jack McCain dive into how athletics and culture promote mutual understanding across borders at #SedonaForumTokyo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKk_...

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas spoke at @globsec.org's #USEuropeForum last week: "What happens in Ukraine matters not just for Ukraine, but it matters for all humans and certainly Americans."

TODAY: McCain Institute Chief Program Officer Amb. Cindy Dyer will join PACT to analyze structural barriers, discriminatory practices, and gaps in legal systems that thwart equal access to justice for trafficking survivors from 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@evelynfarkas.bsky.social, executive director at the McCain Institute, spoke to The Forward about U.S. foreign policy developments in the Middle East: forward.com/news/806608/trump-board-of-peace-gaza-palestinian/

The McCain Institute and Our Secure Future co-hosted a symposium about the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in technology policy to discuss the current political landscape around AI and democracy: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

McCain Institute Chief Program Officer Ambassador Cindy Dyer will join Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT) on March 3 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET to analyze structural barriers, discriminatory practices, and gaps in legal systems that thwart equal access to justice for trafficking survivors.

The American Democracy Program at the McCain Institute hosted an AI workshop that brought together policymakers, defense leaders, and expert voices to examine research on the forces shaping AI and discuss ways to bridge the gap between technology and policy: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...

11 years ago, Russian opposition leader and democracy activist Boris Nemtsov was murdered. Nemtsov’s legacy of bravery continues today—as Senator McCain said, “Boris told the truth, and we must honor his memory by speaking these same truths fearlessly.”

Join the McCain Institute March 9 from 9-10:30 a.m. ET to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day at the U.S. Department of State. This bipartisan event reminds us that every name tells a story, and every voice matters. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This Lunar New Year, the McCain Institute stands with political prisoners Jimmy Lai, Pastor Gao Quanfu, and Pastor Jin Mingri, who remain wrongfully detained for peacefully exercising their fundamental freedoms.

The McCain Institute was happy to see Claire Lai, daughter of political prisoner Jimmy Lai, attend the State of the Union as a guest of Speaker Mike Johnson. Her presence highlights the global issue of wrongful detainment, & reinforces that human rights advocacy is about real people & families.

As China intensifies its pressure on Taiwan through military, economic, and political means, experts at #SedonaForumTokyo examined how regional and global institutions might navigate an increasingly volatile security environment: youtu.be/dqVc-EjMsl4

McCain Institute’s @laurathornton.bsky.social spoke on the Georgian Dream Party's current foreign policy stances with Natia Gogsadze. Watch the Georgian Interview here: bit.ly/4cKA1bK

Today marks four years since the start of Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine. The McCain Institute continues Senator John McCain's steadfast support for the Ukrainian people's fight for democracy and freedom. Read our full statement: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...