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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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McCain Institute Welcomes former NCTC Director Nick Rasmussen

Rasmussen joins the McCain Institute as Senior Director of its new Counterterrorism Program, which will focus on practical, character-driven and action-oriented solutions to our counterterrorism challenges.
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MGM Resorts Donates $250,000 to McCain Institute to Combat Human Trafficking

As part of its contribution to the campaign to fight the global crime of human trafficking, MGM Resorts International awarded $250,000 to the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona…
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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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The Sedona Forum

WATCH: 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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Muzzled Media: Global Threats to Freedom of the Press

The McCain Institute for International Leadership, RadioFree Europe/RadioLiberty and the Czech Embassy hosted a round-table discussion to highlight the global crisis of press freedom and hash out potential solutions. The…
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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 Institute is pleased to announce that Nick Grono has joined its Human Trafficking Advisory Council. His work as CEO of The Freedom Fund and his vast experience in the fight to end trafficking will be a tremendous asset to the Council, which provides strategic direction and advice for the Institute’s Human Trafficking program.

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On June 20, from 4 to 6 pm, the McCain Institute will host "Up In the Air: Does NATO's Air Defense Deficit Endanger Baltic Security?"

Ambassador Michael Polt will moderate a discussion with Sven Sakkov of the International Centre of Defence and Security & Air Marshal Sir Christopher Harper on ways the western alliance can improve its air defense strategy when faced with an imminent crisis.

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McCainInstitute avatarMcCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
15 Jun 2018

#IntheArena podcast is live! Hear @kvolker discuss his recent trip as special envoy to the conflict in Ukraine, his life as a career diplomat & starting the McCain Institute

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15 Jun 2018

Fresh opportunity to join the Institute team as Senior Communications Coordinator, a key role in developing and executing digital strategy https://t.co/O8kKUmItBI

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McCainInstitute avatarMcCain Institute@McCainInstitute·
15 Jun 2018

We’re pleased to announce that @NickGrono has joined our Human Trafficking Advisory Council. His work at @Freedom_Fund & vast experience in the fight to end trafficking will be a tremendous asset to the Council. Welcome, Nick!

See the full Council: https://t.co/9BM4SHtB4a

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