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ICYMI: Op-Ed: The U.S. and the EU Must Take Action Against the Unconstitutional Georgian Dream Government While Supporting the Georgian People
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 9, 2024) – As Georgian people flood the streets to protest the country’s suspension of European Union accession discussions,…
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McCain Institute Co-Hosts “Echoes of Freedom” in Vienna, Austria
Conference goers rethink current methods of hostage recovery, form transnational partnerships in defense of human rights. The McCain Institute’s Pedro…
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McCain Institute Brings Global Activists to Wisconsin for Democracy Dialogues
Conversations at the Universities of Wisconsin in Madison and Milwaukee were Co-Hosted by the McCain Institute in Partnership with the…
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McCain Institute Expresses Doubt That October 26 Georgian Parliamentary Elections Reflect the Will of the People
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 28, 2024) –On October 26, Georgians went to the polls to elect all 150 members of parliament.…
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McCain Institute and NAMLE Host Media Literacy Event Focused on Combatting Disinformation
Strengthening Democracy with Media Literacy: A National Security Imperative  Full video of event to follow; check our website for more details. WASHINGTON,…
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VIDEO: McCain Institute and Alliance for Securing Democracy Co-Host Phoenix Event Analyzing Artificial Intelligence and Elections
The McCain Institute and the German Marshall Fund’s Alliance for Securing Democracy convened journalists, policy experts, and elected officials in…
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McCain Institute and Cronkite School at ASU Release Defending American Democracy in the Digital Age Report and Recommendations
The McCain Institute hosted an event to discuss the findings and recommendations outlined in the report. Watch HERE.   Event kicks…
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McCain Institute and Thomson Reuters to Host UN General Assembly Women, Peace and Security Roundtable
The conversation will focus on the promotion of women in leadership roles. NEW YORK, N.Y. (Sept. 19, 2024) – On Monday,…
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McCain Institute Releases Assessment Ahead of Georgian Parliamentary Election
TBILISI, Georgia (September 17, 2024) – McCain Institute Senior Director for Global Democracy Programs Laura Thornton has written an assessment…
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What Kara-Murza’s freedom means, and why it will make a difference
Pedro Pizano is the assistant director for the Democracy Programs of the McCain Institute. For nearly two years and four…
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Laura Thornton Op-Ed in The Hill, “Georgia Faces a Crucial Vote: A Future With the West or Future Allied With Russia”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEPTEMBER 6, 2024) – As election day nears in the Republic of Georgia, the McCain Institute’s Senior Director…
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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Berivan Orucoglu Op-ed in The Hill, “Why America Must Stand With Africa’s Human Rights Defenders”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 27, 2024) – As human rights defenders fight for freedom in Africa, the McCain Institute’s Assistant Director…
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