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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek Op-Ed in The Hill: “Return of Russian-abducted Ukrainian children must be linchpin in US peace talks”
McCain Institute Senior Program Manager of the Human Rights & Freedom Program Alexis Mrachek calls on the U.S. to prioritize…
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McCain Global Leaders Meet with Government Officials, NGOs, and Community Leaders in Kenya
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) led a delegation of its 2024 Africa and Middle East McCain Global Leaders (MGL)…
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ICYMI: John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Highlighted in Washington Post Press Freedom Newsletter  
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 6, 2025) — In a newsletter launched today by The Washington Post Director of Press Freedom Initiatives Jason Rezaian,…
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ICYMI: Jack McCain Op-Ed in The Hill: “How We Can Save Georgian Democracy”
Demonstrators rally outside the parliament to protest against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union in…
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McCain Institute Hosts Inaugural Washington Forum Featuring Government Leaders, Democracy Activists, and Human Rights Defenders
Day-long event showcases McCain Institute’s work to tackle urgent global challenges Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2024) – The McCain Institute…
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Dr. Evelyn Farkas Op-Ed in The Hill: “To save Ukraine and avoid World War III, invite it into NATO before Trump takes office”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2024) — McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas calls on President Biden and Senate leadership to invite…
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Corban Teague’s Op-Ed in the National Review, “A Conservative Human Rights Agenda”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2024) – As the U.S. general election approaches, the country’s foreign policy is at the precipice…
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SXSW Panel Picker is Open: Vote for the McCain Institute!
Vote now to put our young democracy activists on the main stage at SXSW 2025 The McCain Institute is in…
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Statement on 2024 G7 Forced Labor Efforts
We are very disappointed to see forced labor was deprioritized at this year’s G7 meetings. Rather than providing concrete actions,…
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Dr. Evelyn Farkas Op-Ed in The Hill, “Russia’s Maduro Support Part of Global Crusade to Dismantle Democracy”
Venezuelans take to the polls tomorrow with the chance to restore political freedom and set a course for a more…
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McCain Institute Calls for Strong Support for Venezuela’s Democratic Opposition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JULY 24, 2024) – In advance of Venezuela’s presidential election on July 28, the McCain Institute at Arizona State…
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McCain Global Leaders Program Adds Four New Members to its Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2024) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) welcomes four new members to the McCain…
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