U.S. Africa Command's Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson spoke with Mo News at #SedonaForum2026 about the growing importance of U.S. relations in Africa and the increasing influence of China, Russia, and non-state actors in the region. Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOpx...

The McCain Institute is #hiring a communications coordinator! Interested in joining a team working to advance democracy, human rights, and leadership? Learn more and apply now: asu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ASUStaffCare...

"Lose your sense of purpose, and there's really not much reason to be in public life," said former Sen. Lamar Alexander to McCain Institute's Dr. Evelyn Farkas, reflecting on his 60 years of public service.

"I think the short-term answer is [for the United States] to prioritize Ukraine...if we can take Russia out as an actor, they won't be able to help Iran with intelligence or drone capabilities," said McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on C-SPAN Ceasefire: www.c-span.org/program/ceas...

McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined @bloomberg.com to discuss how economic pressure will impact the war in Ukraine and Iran, and about Sen. McCain and Sen. Graham’s shared commitment to defending human rights and democracy in Ukraine. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7q...

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McCain Institute Senior Director for Human Rights & Freedom Amy O’Neill Richard joined a bipartisan panel that brought together the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus and leading stakeholders to discuss partnerships, prevention, protection, and prosecution.

Listen to McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social's full interview on @npr.org Morning Edition:

Dr. Evelyn Farkas joined @cnn.com's @jimsciutto.bsky.social to discuss the continued collaboration between Russia and North Korea in Russia's war on Ukraine: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3YB...

"[The United States] has priorities, and the priority is to make sure that Russia does not win in Ukraine," said Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social, to @ms.now's @aliciamenendez.bsky.social today. Watch: www.ms.now/on-the-line/...

McCain Institute Chairman Emeritus Amb. Cindy McCain statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Fall 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by August 7: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs

The McCain Institute welcomes Maria Kalesnikava, Belarusian flutist, former political prisoner, and courageous advocate for democracy and freedom in Belarus as its 2026-2027 Kissinger Fellow: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

The McCain Institute is proud to endorse, and to have contributed to, the Gdansk Common Message: a statement produced by all participants of the Civil Society Forum that calls for civil society's inclusion as a strategic partner Ukraine's recovery process.

The McCain Institute hosted Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and five of the nine authors of its recent religious freedom report for an event in the U.S. Senate this month. Get the full readout in ASU News: news.asu.edu/b/20260619-a...

Congratulations to President Barack Obama on today's opening of the Obama Presidential Center. President Obama and Senator John McCain both put country first and served the American people above all else.

“They are at the weakest point that they have been militarily, economically, and politically in Russia; this is the moment to put pressure,” said @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on @meetthepress.com NOW, as G7 leaders discuss support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia: youtu.be/PhR129KPeqY?...

McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social talks Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and this week's G7 meeting with Bloomberg Balance of Power's Kailey Leinz. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4j3...

McCain Institute’s @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social joined C-SPAN's Ceasefire to discuss the state of the Iran war, U.S. defense capabilities, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and more: www.c-span.org/program/ceas...

"I predict that [Russia] will lose the war in Ukraine," said McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on Morning Joe, where she discussed the latest on the Middle East, Russia's waning sphere of influence, and her recent op-ed on Armenia's election. Watch: www.ms.now/morning-joe/...

What role should America play in today's world? The Sedona Forum 2026, “The Challenges to American Dominance,” May 1-2, will explore this through the lens of foreign and domestic policy with top lawmakers, journalists, & leaders. Register to watch: thesedonaforum.org

SAVE THE DATE: The McCain Institute’s Sedona Forum returns May 1–2. This year’s theme “The Challenges to American Dominance,” will examine the dynamics and threats reshaping America’s position in the world, featuring prominent U.S. lawmakers, top journalists, and global policy experts.

Today is the 24th anniversary of the McCain-Feingold Act being signed into law by President George W. Bush. The bipartisan legislation regulates financing for federal political candidates. The partnership between Sen. McCain and Sen. Feingold embodied putting country over party.

Today marks two years since the passing of Senator Joe Lieberman, a longtime friend of Senator McCain and founding board member of the McCain Institute. The two were part of the trio, "The Three Amigos," defined by independence and principled patriotism.

Japan's new Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama joined McCain Institute Board Chairman Rick Davis to discuss Japan and the region's economic future at #SedonaForumTokyo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCiz...

McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social moderated a discussion with U.S. congressional staffers at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. about defense innovations currently securing the front lines, including electronic warfare capabilities and platforms to counter drones.

This Lunar New Year, the McCain Institute sent a letter to Hong Kong publisher and political prisoner Jimmy Lai to share a message of hope and solidarity.

The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Summer 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by April 4: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs

The McCain Institute, Freedom House, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted senior staff members of the Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee to discuss the future of U.S. funding for human rights and democracy work.

The McCain Institute is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of its American Democracy and Technology Fellowship.