McCain Institute

Congratulations to Vladimir Kara-Murza on receiving the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service at this year’s HFX Forum. Longtime friend of the McCain Institute and a pallbearer for Sen. McCain, Kara-Murza embodies the unwavering spirit of democracy. #HFXForum #JohnMcCain #PublicService

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We’re pleased to announce the following recently confirmed speakers for the McCain Institute Washington Forum on December 5:? ? U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell? Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens? American Political Strategist and Publisher of The Bulwark Sarah?Longwell? Venezuelan Opposition Leader and Pro-Democracy Activist Leopoldo?Lopez? PBS News Hour Co-Anchor Amna Nawaz? ? See the full list of speakers and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gj_8quXe #announcement #speaker #leadership

WE’RE HIRING.??? The McCain Institute is seeking a full-time Research Advancement Administration Principal reporting to the Executive Director. Acting as a liaison between the McCain Institute and our Arizona State University partners, this role will support?programs with funding, prospect research, proposal preparation, and post-award management. Essential duties include:? –Identifying and reviewing new funding opportunities and assessing eligibility and sponsor requirements.? –Offering guidance to program teams during proposal development and throughout the grant lifecycle.? –Managing post-submission requests and working with ASU partners to ensure compliance and timely account reconciliation.? –Helping program teams address compliance issues and ensuring accurate fund management and timely revenue collection. Learn more about the role and apply by December 2: https://lnkd.in/gJ7Ptz8r ? #hiring #hiringnow #jobopportunity

The McCain Institute hosted a strategy session to discuss the future of the U.S. hostage recovery enterprise. Thank you to Representatives Haley Stevens and James French Hill for sharing Congress’ efforts to bring our hostages home.

The McCain Institute and The Vandenberg Coalition?issued a report by conservative thought leaders that outlines the importance of?U.S. leadership and?the need to counter?Russia and other adversaries,?rebuild?our geopolitical security, and?protect?American interests. Learn more about the report titled, “A Conservative Strategy for Countering Russia.” https://lnkd.in/gXmsy3Qz #strategy #conservative #russia

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas joined Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN to discuss the roles other countries are playing in Russia's incursion on Ukraine. #ukraine #news #russia

November is Military Family Month. Americans who serve in the military make an honorable contribution to defend our country—and the contribution of their families are equally significant. We celebrate and advocate for those who support our troops.? #military #militaryfamily #militaryfamilymonth

McCain Institute’s Director of Democracy Programs Paul Fagan will join the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Conservative Agenda for Arizona in Phoenix on November 21 to discuss the threat of disinformation for Arizona businesses and ways to restore trust.

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas shared her insight with CNN on Russia's history and newest threat of using nuclear weapons in its conflict with Ukraine. Watch: https://lnkd.in/dZvWhTTu