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New Competition to Develop Targeted Violence and Hate Prevention Programs Among High School and University Teams

September 22, 2021

New Competition to Develop Targeted Violence and Hate Prevention Programs Among High School and University Teams

WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2021) The McCain Institute for International Leadership and EdVenture Partners has launched the second semester of…

5 Key Takeaways from Authors & Insights: Jean Becker

September 22, 2021

5 Key Takeaways from Authors & Insights: Jean Becker

Today, former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush Jean Becker joined Gray TV White House Correspondent and McCain…

McCain Institute Statement on Afghanistan

September 03, 2021

McCain Institute Statement on Afghanistan

The McCain Institute remains deeply concerned regarding the status of those in Afghanistan who have long supported our men and…

The Sedona Forum

Defenders of Democracy: Global Voices from the Frontlines

April 28- 30, 2021

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Women, Peace and Security: The Role of Women in Belarus

Women, Peace and Security: How Women in Sudan are Charting a New Course

Brette Steele Discusses Preventing Targeted Violence on BBC World News

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GLOBAL ELECTIONS AND COVID-19: LESSONS LEARNED AND THE WAY FORWARD

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Religious Freedom is Essential to Democracy

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How U.S. leadership helped to unify Germany

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Boys State: Virtual Screening

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HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA CONTINUE TO DECLINE

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DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND RULE OF LAW IN RUSSIA: MAKING THE CASE

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PRESS FREEDOM: CHALLENGES AT HOME AND ABROAD

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The Global Refugee Crisis: Continuing Challenges

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International Rule of Law Program Conducts Mass Atrocity Response Simulation

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Authors & Insights: Jean Becker and Jon Decker

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Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May Joins Conversations with Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper to Discuss Transatlantic Alliance

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Authors & Insights: Seamus Hughes and Brette Steele

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Authors & Insights: Tara Kangarlou and Jon Decker

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Conversations With Secretary Mark Esper: Carl Bildt on Biden's Trip to Europe

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Authors & Insights: Chris Brose and Nick Rasmussen

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Authors & Insights: Cindy McCain and Ambassador Josette Sheeran

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Sedona Forum 2021: Defending Democracy

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A Blueprint for Ending White Supremacist Violence

Authors & Insights Book Talk Series

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We Hold These Truths

We may not have a perfect union. But we have a perfect opportunity.