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McCain Institute Welcomes Release of Maria Kalesnikava and 122 Political Prisoners in Belarus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025) — The McCain Institute at Arizona State University applauds the release of Maria Kalesnikava and…
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New McCain Institute Report: “Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2025) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today released a report titled, “Fortifying…
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McCain Institute Calls for the Release of Jesús Armas One Year After Unlawful Detention
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2025) – Today, on International Human Rights Day, the McCain Institute calls on Venezuela to release Jesús Alexander…
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McCain Institute Hosts Anne Applebaum for Authors & Insights Discussion on “Autocracy Inc.”
View Discussion HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2025) – In the latest installment of the McCain Institute’s Authors & Insights…
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Asia and Oceania McCain Global Leaders Visit Taiwan to Learn About Great Power Competition in the Asia-Pacific
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 25, 2025) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) led a delegation of its 2025…
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McCain Institute and ASU Mechanics of Democracy Lab Host Panels on AI, Governance, and the Future of Politics
Paul Fagan, Lea Marquez Peterson, David Axelrod, Ben Ginsberg PHOENIX, Ariz. (November 21, 2025) – The McCain Institute at Arizona…
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Western Hemisphere McCain Global Leaders Visit Arizona State University, U.S.-Mexico Border During Study Tour Focused on Migration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2025) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) led a delegation of its 2025…
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McCain Institute Leads Joint Statement on International Day of Political Prisoners
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2025) – In recognition of the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30, the McCain…
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McCain Institute Marks International Religious Freedom Day with New Report on Religious Persecution
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 27, 2025) – Coinciding with International Religious Freedom Day on October 27, the McCain Institute at Arizona…
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McCain Institute & Human Rights Organizations Submit Case of Abducted Ukrainian Children to UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 24, 2025) — The McCain Institute at Arizona State University, together with the Foley Foundation, the Global Magnitsky…
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McCain Institute Congratulates Its Courage & Leadership Awardee for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado, Recipient of the McCain Institute’s 2025 Courage & Leadership Award, named Nobel Peace Prize…
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McCain Institute Executive Director Remarks on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Terror Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2025) – McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the…
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