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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…
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The Sedona Forum

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.
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The Sedona Forum

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,…
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The Sedona Forum

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 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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Recap: "Russia: Time to Contain?"
On Oct. 3, 2017, the McCain Institute hosted the next installment of its Debate and Decision Series, "Russia: Time to Contain?" The debate featured David Kramer, Evelyn Farkas, Thomas Graham and Matthew Rojansky, and was moderated by Elise Labott. ... See MoreSee Less

17 Oct 2017

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The McCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
17 Oct 2017

Recap from #MIDebate: "Russia: Time to Contain?" Watch: https://t.co/iWOWbGIsuB

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The McCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
16 Oct 2017

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The McCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
16 Oct 2017

Key takeaways, photos from the 2017 Next Generation Leaders DC Start Module https://t.co/rBVnDrpDqA #NGL2017

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