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Next Generation Leaders Facts

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Leaders

Since 2013, the Next Generation Leaders program has trained 52 leaders from around the world in values, ethics and character-driven leadership.

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Countries

Leaders from 39 countries and 5 continents have joined the McCain Institute Next Generation Leaders program since 2013.

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Organizations

The Next Generation Leaders program has partnered with 45 organizations around the United States, including Fortune 100 companies, government agencies and leading non-governmental organizations.

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Debate and Decision Series, "Russia: Time to Contain?"

On October 3, the McCain Institute for International Leadership hosted the latest in its Debate and Decision Series, “Russia: Time to Contain?” Moderated by CNN's Elise Labott, the debate featured…

Conversation with Amb. Kurt Volker and Amb. Daniel Fried

At the 2017 Tbilisi International Conference co-hosted by the McCain Institute and Georgia’s Economic Policy Research Center, Executive Director Amb. Kurt Volker spoke with Amb. Daniel Fried about his vision…

New book by David J. Kramer: "Back to Containment: Dealing With Putin's Regime"

The McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University has released a new book by Affiliated Senior Fellow David J. Kramer, “Back to Containment: Dealing with Putin’s Regime." Kramer…

Why human rights defenders love John McCain

By Berivan Orucoglu I’m a Turkish journalist. I’ve spent my career criticizing politicians. I have always seen that as my job. Yet I now find myself in the unaccustomed position…

McCain Institute's Kurt Volker talks about what's ahead in new role as Ukraine envoy

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has seen a chance for progress in the conflict in Ukraine and has tapped Kurt Volker, executive director of the McCain Institute for International…

Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law in South Africa

From the Human Rights & Democracy Working Group: Since the end of apartheid and the first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa and the United States have enjoyed a strong…

About the 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Symposium

The 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Symposium raised public awareness on the issues surrounding this human rights violation and best practices to end human trafficking.

2016 Impact Report

Read the McCain Institute's 2016 Impact Report to learn more about the Institute's programs, success and impact in 2016. The McCain Institute continued to strengthen existing programs and develop new…

The Sedona Forum

See 2017 Speakers

Speakers from previous years have included former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Vice President Joe Biden; former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Actor/Director Ben Affleck; CEO’s from GE, Chevron, Walmart-USA,…

Watch the recap of the 2017 Humanitarian Focus: The Fight Against Human Trafficking

Each year, the Sedona Forum highlights the experience of individuals who have stepped forward to take action to protect lives, provide relief and restore hope.

About The Sedona Forum

The Sedona Forum is the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level, private gathering of national and international leaders held each spring at The Enchantment Resort in the red rock country of Sedona,…

View the 2017 Agenda

See the agenda for the 2017 Sedona Forum, held April 21-23 in Sedona.

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WSJ Op-ed: The U.S. Makes Ambassadors of Visitors

Amb. Michael Polt, a senior director of the McCain Institute, and Kim Davis, chairman of the board at the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation, co-wrote a piece for The Wall Street Journal…

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Since 2013, the Next Generation Leaders program has trained 52 leaders from around the world in values, ethics and character-driven leadership.

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The McCain Institute

The McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University is a non-partisan do-tank dedicated to advancing character-driven global leadership based on security, economic opportunity, freedom and human dignity - in the United States and around the world.

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The McCain Institute staff wore purple today to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on individuals and communities. The initiative is led by Arizona State University Police Department #WearPurpleDay 💜 Arizona State University

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The Los Angeles Times editorial board writes about the importance of leadership. “Having spent 5 1/2 years in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is intimately familiar with the price the United States has paid to assert its leadership in the world. Yet he continues to believe that, despite the cost, this leadership is essential, not just to further our own interests but to advance humanity’s.”

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John McCain reminds us how important—and how tenuous—American leadership is

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On Nov. 1, the McCain Institute and the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations will co-present "Russian Machinations, Political Gridlock and other Challenges to U.S. Democratic Systems," featuring General (ret.) Philip Breedlove and Institute Executive Director Amb. Kurt Volker.

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Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations - Russian Machinations, Political Gridlock and other Challenges to US Democratic Systems

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19 Oct 2017

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