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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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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, "Nuclear North Korea: Is War the Way Ahead?"

On February 28, 2018, the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University hosted the latest installment in its Debate and Decision Series, “Nuclear North Korea: Is War the…
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ASUNow Article: ASU Students Storm Gettysburg Battlefield

On March 28, The McCain Institute's Policy Design Studio students visited Gettysburg National Park for a history lesson on leadership. The Institute's LTG Benjamin Freakley led the outing, emphasizing how…
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2017 Impact Report

Learn more about the McCain Institute's programs, initiatives and accomplishments in 2017
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Leadership Voices: Pathways to Success Featuring David Brooks

On February 7, 2018, the McCain Institute for International Leadership and New America co-hosted “Leadership Voices: Pathways to Success,” featuring op-ed columnist for The New York Times, David Brooks, and…
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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, Executive Director Amb. Kurt Volker spoke with Amb. Daniel Fried.
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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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The Sedona Forum

At the 2018 Sedona Forum, Cindy McCain and Ashton Kutcher spoke about how to end human trafficking, including Thorn's incredible work to stop the online sexual exploitation of children.
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The Sedona Forum

See 2018 Speakers

Speakers from previous years have included former Prime Minister Tony Blair; Vice President Joe Biden; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; CEO’s from GE, Chevron, Walmart-USA, Fedex, Freeport McMoRan and…
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The Sedona Forum

View the 2018 Agenda

See the agenda for the 2018 Sedona Forum, held April 20-22 in Sedona.
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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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Watch Live: April 26, 4 p.m. ET

In the run-up to World Press Freedom Day, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, RadioFree Europe/RadioLiberty and the Czech Embassy will host a round-table discussion to highlight the global crisis…
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Amb. Clint Williamson spoke on "Twenty Years Confronting Atrocity Crimes" at Carnegie Endowment on Jan. 25, 2018
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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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The 2017 Next Generation Leaders Cohort continued to develop their leadership training at Arizona State University (ASU) during their program's Arizona module.

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The ethnic cleansing of Rohingya communities in Myanmar is a massive humanitarian disaster that needs the attention of the global community. Many international actors are trying to prevent further atrocities, but even more important are the actions of local communities and activists trying to avert a deepening of the conflict.

Today, the McCain Institute hosted a roundtable discussion with Aung Kwaw Moe, an ethnic Rohingya who is leading a peace building and humanitarian organization in Rakhine State. Moe spoke about his work, the current humanitarian crisis in the Rakhine State and the Rohingya refugee's in camps across Bangladesh. ... See MoreSee Less

23 Apr 2018

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McCainInstituteMcCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
25 Apr 2018

Tomorrow at 4 pm, the Institute, @RFERL and @CzechEmbassyDC will host "Muzzled Media: Global Threats to Freedom of the Press."

Attendance for this event has reached capacity. If interested in attending, please direct all inquiries to [email protected]

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McCainInstituteMcCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
25 Apr 2018

The @RSF_inter World Press Freedom Index illustrates an alarming decline in global press freedom in both democratic and autocratic countries. #MuzzledMedia

CPJ@pressfreedom

[email protected]_inter Index 2018: Hatred of journalism threatens democracies #RSFIndex https://t.co/jOwqZjLuvP

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McCainInstituteMcCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
25 Apr 2018

Last day to register for @SIGAlliance's event, "A Special Session on Youth Development in Sport" feat. the Institute's Human Trafficking Program Manager Heather Fischer #EndTrafficking #InTheArena

https://t.co/65EKjrdUQ5

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