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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...
McCain Institute and global partners have submitted the case of more than 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
McCain Institute & Human Rights Organizations Submit Case of Abducted Ukrainian Children to UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention - McCain Institute
The McCain Institute, Foley Foundation, Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, Human Rights Foundation, and Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, has submitted the case of more than 20,000 abduc...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
McCain Institute and global partners have submitted the case of more than 20,000 abducted Ukrainian children to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...
“He had this confidence that comes from knowing that your enemy is back on their heels," said McCain Institute's @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to @thehill.com, discussing her meeting with him after his White House visit. Read: thehill.com/policy/inter...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“He had this confidence that comes from knowing that your enemy is back on their heels," said McCain Institute's @evelynnfarkas.bsky.social about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to @thehill.com, discussing her meeting with him after his White House visit. Read: thehill.com/policy/inter...
Today marks 80 years since the UN Charter was ratified. This #UNDay, we celebrate the importance of these global connections, both then and now. Sen. McCain fought for human rights and dignity across the globe: “We cannot build an enduring peace based on freedom by ourselves, and we do not want to.”
October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today marks 80 years since the UN Charter was ratified. This #UNDay, we celebrate the importance of these global connections, both then and now. Sen. McCain fought for human rights and dignity across the globe: “We cannot build an enduring peace based on freedom by ourselves, and we do not want to.”
On @cnn.com's The Brief with @jimsciutto.bsky.social, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the need for international cooperation in maintaining the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On @cnn.com's The Brief with @jimsciutto.bsky.social, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the need for international cooperation in maintaining the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
McCain Institute Board Member General (Ret.) David Petraeus spoke with @united24media.com about how technological innovation is transforming the battlefield and how future conflicts may evolve. Read: united24media.com/opinion/soft...
Ukraine’s Tech War: US General Petraeus on AI, Drones & NATO’s Future
Former CIA Director David Petraeus talks about how Ukraine is leading a new era of software-defined warfare powered by drones, AI, and rapid innovation.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
McCain Institute Board Member General (Ret.) David Petraeus spoke with @united24media.com about how technological innovation is transforming the battlefield and how future conflicts may evolve. Read: united24media.com/opinion/soft...
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The McCain Institute’s American Democracy & Technology Fellowship is seeking U.S.-based applicants looking to transform democracy and technology in America. Submit your project proposal today, application closes October 31: www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...
American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship - McCain Institute
Apply now to be part of the 2026 American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship to advance thought leadership and policy advocacy via a specific project to engage policymakers, national...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The McCain Institute’s American Democracy & Technology Fellowship is seeking U.S.-based applicants looking to transform democracy and technology in America. Submit your project proposal today, application closes October 31: www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...
“This is not a European war. This is a global war.” In a Military.com article, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social emphasizes the urgency of the United States providing strong military support for Ukraine. Read here: www.military.com/daily-news/h...
Trump, Zelensky Talk Peace as Farkas Warns Against Giving Putin More Time
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House where both said they want to end the war with Russia. No deal was reached on supplying Ukraine with American Tomahawk...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“This is not a European war. This is a global war.” In a Military.com article, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social emphasizes the urgency of the United States providing strong military support for Ukraine. Read here: www.military.com/daily-news/h...
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social met with Ukraine's President Zelensky on Friday, alongside the heads of other American think tanks, to discuss the ongoing war and Ukraine’s defense industry. Read here: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
October 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social met with Ukraine's President Zelensky on Friday, alongside the heads of other American think tanks, to discuss the ongoing war and Ukraine’s defense industry. Read here: www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volo...
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to @thehill.com's Laura Kelly about increasing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Read here: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to @thehill.com's Laura Kelly about increasing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Read here: thehill.com/homenews/adm...
“We believed in each other’s patriotism and the sincerity of each other’s convictions. We believed in the institution we were privileged to serve in.” On the 8th anniversary of Sen. McCain receiving the Liberty Medal from former colleague Joe Biden, his speech still inspires us.
October 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“We believed in each other’s patriotism and the sincerity of each other’s convictions. We believed in the institution we were privileged to serve in.” On the 8th anniversary of Sen. McCain receiving the Liberty Medal from former colleague Joe Biden, his speech still inspires us.