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Convening character-driven leaders for real-world solutions

The Sedona Forum is the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders held each spring at the Enchantment Resort in the red rock country of Sedona, Arizona. Rooted in a commitment to character-driven leadership and core democratic values, the Sedona Forum convenes thought leaders, decision-makers, activists, humanitarians, and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.

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2023 Highlights

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Elevating Political Discourse, Finding Lasting Solutions & Renewing American Confidence in Democracy
CBS News’ Face the Nation Moderator and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan interviewed U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). The panel covered topics ranging from democracy and partisanship to the debt ceiling and immigration.
China as a Global Security Challenge - Perspective from the Western Hemisphere
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), Former Ambassador of Colombia to the U.S. Juan Carlos Pinzón, Commander of the U.S. Southern Command Gen. Laura Richardson, and FOX News Channel's Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin discuss the economic and miltary dangers posed by the Chinese Communist Party.
War Room 2024
McCain Institute Chairman Rick Davis, former White House Political Director David Simas, and POLITICO Playbook Co-Author & White House Correspondent Eugene Daniels discussed the example Sen. John McCain set for democracy and looked ahead at the upcoming 2024 Elections.