July 2025 Newsletter
McCain Institute Hosts Event with Senator Mitch McConnell Highlighting Policy Recommendations for Post-War Russia Strategy
The McCain Institute hosted an event in the United States Senate unveiling a new report titled, “Post-War Pathway: Principles for U.S.-Russia Relations After Ukraine,” which outlines foreign policy recommendations for post-war relations with Russia.
July 2025
JULY HIGHLIGHTS
Representative Craig Goldman shared stories with McCain Institute staff about his time as a Senator McCain staffer.
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas discussed global democracy with The Wall Street Journal.
Take a look back at key conversations from the Sedona Forum 2025.
On July 25, 2017, Sen. McCain returned to the Senate floor for the first time after receiving his cancer diagnosis. He urged his fellow lawmakers to put aside egos, build trust, and move beyond partisan lines.
McCain Institute’s Dr. Evelyn Farkas joined Bloomberg TV to discuss how renewed investments in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia could help turn the tide in ending Russia's incursion on Ukraine.
The McCain Institute's Scott Nemeth spoke with McCain Global Leader Ismail Akwei at Global South World about the state of global democracy.
30 years ago, the U.S. and Vietnam charted a new course—one rooted in reconciliation, respect, and shared progress. Few played a more pivotal role than Senator John McCain.
The McCain Institute's Amb. Cindy Dyer joined PBS NewsHour regarding the critical work conducted by the State Department's office to combat human trafficking.
Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas joined The Source on Texas Public Radio to discuss Ukraine's use of drone warfare against Russian aggression.
The McCain Institute’s Pedro Pizano spoke with Caracas Chronicles about MGL Jesús Armas’ unjust detainment in Venezuela.
Press Releases and Blogs
McCain Institute Commemorates 30 Years of Normalized Relations Between U.S. and Vietnam
On July 11, the McCain Institute commemorated 30 years of normalized relations between the United States and Vietnam, a policy position championed by Senator John McCain. Watch the video.
Applications Open for the 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship
The NSCT program creates a network of national security and intelligence experts across the Five Eyes partner nations to tackle global security challenges. Read more.
FPPI: Advocating for Belarus' Political Prisoners on Capitol Hill
The McCain Institute, Amnesty International, and Freedom House met with key congressional offices to advocate for political prisoners in Belarus. Read more.
Blog: If We Can’t Beat Them, Join Them: Harnessing the Soft Power Potential of Social Media for Human Rights
McCain Institute Junior Fellow Jillian Proshan gives her take on how the United States can harness the power of social media to combat disinformation campaigns by global adversaries. Read more.
Blog: The Great Power Competition for Clean Energy
In a new blog, McCain Institute Junior Fellow Stella Streeter outlines the race for clean energy production between the United States and China. Read more.
Blog: Japanese Hostages Held in North Korea: Abducted by North Korea at 13-Years-Old
Junior Fellow Stella Streeter recounts North Korea's taking of 17 Japanese hostages between 1977 and 1983 and calls for their return in a new blog. Read more.
McCain Institute Statement on Ukraine Parliament’s Vote to Undermine Anti-Corruption Bodies
The McCain Institute released a statement on the Ukraine parliament's vote to undermine independent anti-corruption bodies.
Read more.
Blog: Drawing Lessons from Poland’s History, Democracy, and Regional Unrest
Ahead of the McCain Global Leaders’ visit to Poland, McCain Institute Junior Fellow Abigail Bergan explores the nation's rich history in a new blog. Read more.
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Bringing Americans Home
On Wednesday, July 24, the McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) co-sponsored the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation’s release of its sixth annual edition of “Bringing Americans Home,” an independent research report that provides new information about the ongoing crisis of Americans taken hostage abroad by terrorists or wrongfully detained by nation-states.
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