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This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we uplift the work of those who continue to defend the human rights of people on the move, just as Sen. McCain fought for the dignity & security of every human being.
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This #InternationalMigrantsDay, we uplift the work of those who continue to defend the human rights of people on the move, just as Sen. McCain fought for the dignity & security of every human being.
In a new blog, McCain Institute Global Democracy Program Coordinator Emily Couch addresses Russia’s attempt to weaponize Ukraine’s latest anti-corruption scandal to undermine Western support. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
Don't Get Sucked into Putin's Ukraine Corruption Propaganda - McCain Institute
McCain Institute Global Democracy Program Coordinator Emily Couch addresses Russia’s attempt to weaponize Ukraine’s latest anti-corruption scandal to undermine Western support.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In a new blog, McCain Institute Global Democracy Program Coordinator Emily Couch addresses Russia’s attempt to weaponize Ukraine’s latest anti-corruption scandal to undermine Western support. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
On #BillofRightsDay, we highlight the ongoing importance of protecting civil liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press, 234 years after the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution were ratified.
December 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On #BillofRightsDay, we highlight the ongoing importance of protecting civil liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press, 234 years after the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution were ratified.
The McCain Institute's latest report, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe,” highlights our recent workshop in Moldova to prepare civic and media representatives from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Romania to combat anti-democratic influence. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
New McCain Institute Report: “Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe” - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute's latest report, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe,” highlights our recent workshop in Moldova to prepare civic and media representatives from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The McCain Institute's latest report, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe,” highlights our recent workshop in Moldova to prepare civic and media representatives from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Romania to combat anti-democratic influence. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
In a new blog, McCain Institute Human Rights & Freedom Junior Fellow Salome Mamuladze outlines China’s repression of Turkic-Muslim minorities as part of the program's deeper look into religious freedom. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
Beyond Xinjiang: How China’s Repression Reaches Across Borders - McCain Institute
In a new blog, McCain Institute Human Rights & Freedom Junior Fellow Salome Mamuladze outlines China’s repression of Turkic-Muslim minorities
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December 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In a new blog, McCain Institute Human Rights & Freedom Junior Fellow Salome Mamuladze outlines China’s repression of Turkic-Muslim minorities as part of the program's deeper look into religious freedom. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...
77 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sen. McCain shared this commitment to international human dignity & security: "[Human rights] are universal. They exist above the state and beyond history.”
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
77 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sen. McCain shared this commitment to international human dignity & security: "[Human rights] are universal. They exist above the state and beyond history.”
Today marks 1 year since the unjust detention of Venezuelan human rights defender, civil society leader & 2023 McCain Global Leader Jesús Armas.
December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today marks 1 year since the unjust detention of Venezuelan human rights defender, civil society leader & 2023 McCain Global Leader Jesús Armas.
On the UN’s International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, we remember Sen. McCain's commitment to ending such atrocities & continue the fight for human dignity & security.
December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On the UN’s International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, we remember Sen. McCain's commitment to ending such atrocities & continue the fight for human dignity & security.
#InternationalAntiCorruptionDay signifies the importance of combatting corruption, which attacks the foundation of democratic institutions. A staunch advocate for campaign finance transparency, Sen. McCain was a driving force behind the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#InternationalAntiCorruptionDay signifies the importance of combatting corruption, which attacks the foundation of democratic institutions. A staunch advocate for campaign finance transparency, Sen. McCain was a driving force behind the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
The McCain Institute welcomes the return of Saad Almadi, a U.S. citizen trapped in Saudi Arabia by an exit ban for exercising free speech while in the U.S. Glad we could support the James Foley Foundatation, Bring Our Families Home campaign & the Almadi family's tireless efforts to bring him home.
December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The McCain Institute welcomes the return of Saad Almadi, a U.S. citizen trapped in Saudi Arabia by an exit ban for exercising free speech while in the U.S. Glad we could support the James Foley Foundatation, Bring Our Families Home campaign & the Almadi family's tireless efforts to bring him home.
Join us for the next installment of our Authors & Insights book talk series on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. ET. @anneapplebaum.bsky.social will discuss her latest book "Autocracy Inc." with @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join us for the next installment of our Authors & Insights book talk series on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. ET. @anneapplebaum.bsky.social will discuss her latest book "Autocracy Inc." with @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social.
ICYMI: In a new Washington Examiner op-ed, McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano call for the Chinese Communist Party to release Pastor Ezra Jin and members of Zion Church who were targeted for being Christian. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/op...
ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano Op-Ed in the Washington Examiner: “China Must Release Pastor Ezra Jin” - McCain Institute
In an op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, McCain Institute human rights and democracy experts Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano warn about escalating threats to religious freedom and sound the a...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ICYMI: In a new Washington Examiner op-ed, McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano call for the Chinese Communist Party to release Pastor Ezra Jin and members of Zion Church who were targeted for being Christian. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/op...
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined CNN International to discuss the United States’ proposed ceasefire plan for #Russia and #Ukraine, and what it should signal to other countries invested in Ukraine’s freedom.
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined CNN International to discuss the United States’ proposed ceasefire plan for #Russia and #Ukraine, and what it should signal to other countries invested in Ukraine’s freedom.
From her Hungarian roots to today's geopolitical struggles, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social draws on her decades of foreign policy experience to discuss these issues with The Long Brief. Read here: longbrief.com/its-a-very-d...
"It's a Very Dangerous Idea if the NATO Might not Unite and Defend itself, Even in the Case of Hungary." – An Interview with Evelyn N. Fakras - The Long Brief
“This current Trump administration is different from the previous one and any other presidential administration in that there’s a great deal of uncertainty,” says Evelyn N. Farkas, American foreign po...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
From her Hungarian roots to today's geopolitical struggles, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social draws on her decades of foreign policy experience to discuss these issues with The Long Brief. Read here: longbrief.com/its-a-very-d...
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg Trials—which set a lasting precedent for international justice and accountability in the world. The
International Criminal Court’s work remains critical: upholding human rights and promoting peace and justice worldwide.
International Criminal Court’s work remains critical: upholding human rights and promoting peace and justice worldwide.
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Nuremberg Trials—which set a lasting precedent for international justice and accountability in the world. The
International Criminal Court’s work remains critical: upholding human rights and promoting peace and justice worldwide.
International Criminal Court’s work remains critical: upholding human rights and promoting peace and justice worldwide.
The McCain Institute stands firmly by those who work in pursuit of justice & human rights. Roman Avramenko has spent 10+ years documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave human rights violations in Ukraine. Learn more about the McCain Institute Human Rights Defenders program:
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The McCain Institute stands firmly by those who work in pursuit of justice & human rights. Roman Avramenko has spent 10+ years documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other grave human rights violations in Ukraine. Learn more about the McCain Institute Human Rights Defenders program:
“This is about regime change,” McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power about growing tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVdX...
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“This is about regime change,” McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power about growing tensions between the United States and Venezuela. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVdX...
On @cnn.com's The Brief with @jimsciutto.bsky.social McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social shared her thoughts on the latest movements in Russia's incursion on Ukraine.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On @cnn.com's The Brief with @jimsciutto.bsky.social McCain Institute's @evelynfarkas.bsky.social shared her thoughts on the latest movements in Russia's incursion on Ukraine.
TUNE IN: On Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m., McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joins the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social to discuss legal, political, security, and humanitarian responses to Russia’s war in Ukraine: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/intent...
Intent to destroy: Confronting Russia’s campaign to erase Ukraine and its people
In this conference hosted by the Strategic Litigation Project and the Eurasia Center, experts will identify strategies to halt Russia’s campaign of atrocities against the Ukrainian people.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
TUNE IN: On Wednesday, November 19, at 1 p.m., McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joins the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social to discuss legal, political, security, and humanitarian responses to Russia’s war in Ukraine: www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/intent...
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined Sara Sidner on @cnn.com News Central this morning to discuss likely motives of Hungary's Prime Minister visiting the White House today.
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined Sara Sidner on @cnn.com News Central this morning to discuss likely motives of Hungary's Prime Minister visiting the White House today.
This week, U Pyinya Zawta celebrated his 65th birthday—in freedom. After 351 days of unjust detention in Myanmar he is now home in Buffalo, NY. The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative was proud to join the Foley Foundation & others in advocating for his release.
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This week, U Pyinya Zawta celebrated his 65th birthday—in freedom. After 351 days of unjust detention in Myanmar he is now home in Buffalo, NY. The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative was proud to join the Foley Foundation & others in advocating for his release.
The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Spring 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by November 30: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The McCain Institute is now #hiring junior fellows for Spring 2026! Interested in working to advance democracy, human rights, & leadership? Submit your application on Handshake by November 30: app.joinhandshake.com/e/108203/jobs
WE’RE HIRING. The McCain Institute is looking for an executive assistant to support our executive director and help advance our efforts to protect democracy, human dignity, and security. Learn more and apply by November 15: www.mccaininstitute.org/job-opportun...
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
WE’RE HIRING. The McCain Institute is looking for an executive assistant to support our executive director and help advance our efforts to protect democracy, human dignity, and security. Learn more and apply by November 15: www.mccaininstitute.org/job-opportun...
The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative leads a group of 29 organizations in recognizing the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30. Read the joint statement: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
McCain Institute Leads Joint Statement on International Day of Political Prisoners - McCain Institute
The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative leads a group of 29 organizations in recognizing the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative leads a group of 29 organizations in recognizing the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30. Read the joint statement: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
In a recent Fox News op-ed, McCain Institute Board Member & Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reflects on the evolving landscape of trade and defense, emphasizing that strong alliances depend on fairness, accountability, and mutual respect among nations. Read: www.foxnews.com/opinion/amer...
America’s allies are finally paying their fair share for defense. Now they must pay their bills
Foreign governments owe American companies billions in unpaid bills while violating trade agreements, prompting congressional calls for diplomatic action and accountability.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In a recent Fox News op-ed, McCain Institute Board Member & Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reflects on the evolving landscape of trade and defense, emphasizing that strong alliances depend on fairness, accountability, and mutual respect among nations. Read: www.foxnews.com/opinion/amer...