Teddy Roosevelt had it right: “It is not the critic who counts…”
We’re about leaders and citizens of character – In The Arena– fighting to defend human rights, foster security and advance freedom.
Inspired by Senator John McCain and the McCain family legacy of public service, Arizona State University’s McCain Institute for International Leadership champions character-driven leadership and civic engagement in the United States and abroad.
Our five core programs are all action-oriented and mutually supporting.
The Next Generation Leaders program prepares and networks emerging leaders from tough spots around the world.
International Rule of Law & Security steeps students in the law and policy of promoting fair and equitable justice systems, and assists in the development of legal systems that ensure fundamental rights and national security.
Combatting Human Trafficking educates stakeholders, trains authorities and fields long-term mechanisms to eradicate an unconscionable scourge.
Human Rights & Democracy convenes a uniquely effective working group of principals, gives voice and protection to a growing list of activists, and is mounting a national campaign to redefine how we talk and act.
And our Counterterrorism & National Security program has set out to increase U.S. capacity to challenge homegrown extremism, build an international community of young counterterrorism professionals and forge international partnerships.
Euromaidan “Revolution of Dignity” — Kiev, Ukraine, Dec. 2013
Cell phone footage captured by Senator John McCain
Calling All Mavericks
America has lost its most well-known Maverick, and it’s a position we need to fill. Mavericks are essential to freedom. The McCain Institute has launched a new initiative, #MavericksNeeded, calling all Mavericks to stand up, to speak out, and to serve causes greater than themselves.
#MavericksNeeded is Phase 1 of a long-term nonpartisan initiative to educate and inspire Americans to reconnect with the United States’ bedrock legacy of standing up for human rights at home and around the world.
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Today's leadership quote of the week, focused on civility, comes from Sen. John McCain. #InTheArena
13 Jun 2019
NEW: Check out a special edition of #InTheArena featuring NBC White House Correspondent Kelly O'Donnell talking to McCain ’08 campaign manager Rick Davis about the life of a campaign embed and the challenges of covering the White House. www.mccaininstitute.org/podcast/in-the-arena-episode-31-kelly-odonnell/
In The Arena – Episode 31: Kelly O'Donnell - McCain Institute
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13 Jun 2019
Today's leadership quote of the week comes from Prime Minister and 2018 Award for Courage and Leadership recipient Theresa May. #InTheArena
07 Jun 2019
Contrasting their varying levels of democracy, Ambassador @kvolker analyzes India's and China's political systems, writing "it is ultimately the way in which people relate to government that defines the difference between the Chinese and Indian models".
https://t.co/11wXJ7LSeK
“Europe protected the legitimacy of its parliamentary elections and showed some effective ways the U.S. and other nations can protect their own.”
Next Generation Leader @LiisaPast breaks down what the EU did right on protecting its recent election. https://t.co/ww9THaiSXB
Interested in reporting on a presidential campaign, Capitol Hill, and the White House? NBC’s @KellyO sat down with McCain ’08 campaign manager Rick Davis on #InTheArena to discuss her experiences doing all of this and more. Give it a listen here: https://t.co/RMMGGYMLyR