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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.
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.
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.
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...
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’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...
“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.
McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs @laurathornton.bsky.social discussed expanding democratic ties at Forum 2000 yesterday on a panel titled, "U.S.-Europe Relations in Crisis: Reinventing Transatlantic Unity."
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs @laurathornton.bsky.social discussed expanding democratic ties at Forum 2000 yesterday on a panel titled, "U.S.-Europe Relations in Crisis: Reinventing Transatlantic Unity."
In conversation with Major Garrett on The Takeout, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the deeply personal recovery process the newly released Israeli hostages face. Watch here: youtu.be/VlQw6nwxr8I?...
October 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In conversation with Major Garrett on The Takeout, John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens spoke about the deeply personal recovery process the newly released Israeli hostages face. Watch here: youtu.be/VlQw6nwxr8I?...
McCain Institute’s John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens joined @nbcnews.com's Meet the Press NOW to discuss the return of the Israeli hostages and their difficult journey to recovery ahead. Watch here: youtu.be/KfJNFYV3ULE?...
October 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
McCain Institute’s John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow Amb. Roger Carstens joined @nbcnews.com's Meet the Press NOW to discuss the return of the Israeli hostages and their difficult journey to recovery ahead. Watch here: youtu.be/KfJNFYV3ULE?...
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire—and why this agreement seems to be succeeding where others have failed—on Arizona Horizon. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/RrBT-Ih...
October 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire—and why this agreement seems to be succeeding where others have failed—on Arizona Horizon. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/RrBT-Ih...
In his speech to the 1993 U.S. Naval Academy graduating class, Sen. McCain said, “For much of my life, the Navy was the only world I knew. It is still the world I know best and love the most.” Today, the U.S. Navy celebrates its semiquincentennial—250 years of defending our country. #Navy250
October 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In his speech to the 1993 U.S. Naval Academy graduating class, Sen. McCain said, “For much of my life, the Navy was the only world I knew. It is still the world I know best and love the most.” Today, the U.S. Navy celebrates its semiquincentennial—250 years of defending our country. #Navy250
“A decent family man and citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with.” 17 years ago, Senator McCain put character first during a campaign event, speaking candidly: “[then-Senator Obama] is a person you do not have to be scared of as President of the United States.”
October 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“A decent family man and citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with.” 17 years ago, Senator McCain put character first during a campaign event, speaking candidly: “[then-Senator Obama] is a person you do not have to be scared of as President of the United States.”
Two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas War, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Ted Simons on @arizonapbs.bsky.social's Arizona Horizon about the ongoing violence and the international effort to end the conflict. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/M1KlHZ_...
October 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas War, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Ted Simons on @arizonapbs.bsky.social's Arizona Horizon about the ongoing violence and the international effort to end the conflict. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/M1KlHZ_...
McCain Institute’s @laurathornton.bsky.social joined BBC News America to discuss the victory of Moldova’s pro-EU party in this weekend's election.
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
McCain Institute’s @laurathornton.bsky.social joined BBC News America to discuss the victory of Moldova’s pro-EU party in this weekend's election.
At #SedonaForum 2025, political strategists David Axelrod and Rick Davis assessed the influence of populism on the American political landscape with @cbsnews.com's Major Garrett.
September 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
At #SedonaForum 2025, political strategists David Axelrod and Rick Davis assessed the influence of populism on the American political landscape with @cbsnews.com's Major Garrett.
Last week, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Arizona State University students about foreign policy—the power of engaging with students in the classroom can’t be underestimated.
September 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Last week, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Arizona State University students about foreign policy—the power of engaging with students in the classroom can’t be underestimated.
On @cnn.com News Central this morning, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Sara Sidner in studio about the mounting financial and political pressure facing Russia.
September 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On @cnn.com News Central this morning, McCain Institute’s @evelynfarkas.bsky.social spoke to Sara Sidner in studio about the mounting financial and political pressure facing Russia.
The McCain Global Leaders continue their 2025 Leadership Experience, discussing the future of democracy & defining their leadership legacy with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @ecmassimino.bsky.social, Van Jones, & @denverr.bsky.social, & MGL alumni Hager Eissa, Mariia Levchenko, & Ana Natsvlishvili.
September 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The McCain Global Leaders continue their 2025 Leadership Experience, discussing the future of democracy & defining their leadership legacy with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @ecmassimino.bsky.social, Van Jones, & @denverr.bsky.social, & MGL alumni Hager Eissa, Mariia Levchenko, & Ana Natsvlishvili.
“Deterrence is making Russians understand the price is too high if they do continue these incursions,” said McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Friday, after reports of Russia's incursion on Estonian airspace.
September 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Deterrence is making Russians understand the price is too high if they do continue these incursions,” said McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. @evelynfarkas.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Friday, after reports of Russia's incursion on Estonian airspace.