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In a new op-ed published by The Hill, “The Most Important Election Washington Isn’t Talking About,” McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas examines this weekend's parliamentary election in Armenia, evaluating how it will impact the region and why it is important to the United States.

McCain Institute’s Dr. Evelyn Farkas Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill Ahead of June 7 Armenia Election - McCain Institute In a new op-ed published in The Hill, McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas discusses the pivotal June 7 parliamentary election in Armenia and its significant implications for U.S. interests at a moment when Russia's influence is weakening and Armenia is attempting to deepen ties wit...

Today marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square Massacre. In 2020, Jimmy Lai was arrested for attending a vigil for victims of the massacre. Jimmy Lai is currently in prison for advocating for freedom in Hong Kong.

Jimmy Lai - McCain Institute The McCain FPPI program supports character-driven leaders from around the world who embody Senator John McCain’s legacy of serving a cause greater than oneself.

On this day in 1958, John McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, beginning a journey defined by service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the nation. That spirit of service remains at the heart of the McCain Institute's mission.

RSVP NOW: Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Chris C***s (D-Del.) join the McCain Institute next Tuesday, June 9 from 4-5 p.m. ET for "The State of Religious Freedom Worldwide: An Inside Look at the Axis of Upheaval's Religious Persecution and How the U.S. Can Counteract It" in Hart Senate Office Building 902.

The event will feature a panel discussion including the report's authors, Olivia Enos, Jewher Ilham, Peter Mandaville, and Knox Thames, moderated by McCain Institute's Alexis Mrachek. Join us:

McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and C***s - McCain Institute McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and C***s - McCain Institute The McCain Institute will host an event in the U.S. Senate to discuss the McCain Institute’s recently released religious freedom report.

Today, Ambassador Cindy McCain steps down from her role as executive director of the World Food Programme following three years of providing life-changing food assistance to millions across the globe.

At Sedona Forum 2026, she cited the key to WFP's success, "I've never met a more devoted, demonstrative, empowered, tough bunch of people that are so devoted to making sure that people are safe, healthy, and fed than our WFP frontline workers."

"Unlike traditional political conferences, the Sedona Forum has built its reputation on fostering direct, bipartisan dialogue. This year’s event continued that mission with appearances from Democratic and Republican lawmakers, military officials, humanitarian leaders and media organizations spanning ideological divides."

Check out this Sedona Forum 2026 coverage from ASU News:

Bipartisan leaders gather to discuss challenges to American leadership at 2026 McCain Institute Sedona Forum | ASU News As global instability intensifies and political divisions deepen at home, the 2026 Sedona Forum convened some of the world’s most influential policymakers, military leaders, journalists and business voices to address a defining question: What will it take to sustain American leadership in a rapidl...

McCain Institute's Dr. Evelyn Farkas on the Iran War's impact on U.S. allies: "For the Europeans in particular, this is in sharp contrast to past efforts to deal with Iran’s nuclear program – where the EU and Europeans have been at the table and part of the negotiated deal. The Asian allies have been hit hard by the oil prices and shortages." Read more in the Wyoming Star:

EXCLUSIVE: The Price of Empire. What the Iran War Is Costing America? | Wyoming Star The first Tomahawk missiles hit Iranian air-defense batteries at 2:47 a.m. local time on February 28, 2026. Operation Epic Fury was supposed to last ... read at Wyoming Star. Stay informed with expert insights and breaking stories from the U.S. and around the world.

The McCain Institute congratulates 2025 McCain Global Leader Saje Miguel Molato from the Philippines on his inclusion in this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Asia. We are proud to stand beside him in his work to help young people become more globally competitive:

Saje Miguel Molato Saje Miguel Molato is on Forbes' 2026 30 Under 30 - Asia - Social Impact list. Read more about Saje Miguel Molato, their experience, their asset summary, and more here.

On June 9, from 4-5 p.m. ET the McCain Institute will host an event in the U.S. Senate to discuss its report, “The State of Religious Freedom Worldwide: An Inside Look at the Axis of Upheaval’s Religious Persecution and How the U.S. Can Counteract It,” featuring Senators Thom Tillis and Chris C***s, and the report's authors Knox Thames, Jewher Ilham, Peter Mandaville, Alexis Mrachek, and Olivia Enos, moderated by Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas.

Register now:

McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and C***s - McCain Institute McCain Institute to Host Religious Freedom Event with Senators Tillis and C***s - McCain Institute The McCain Institute will host an event in the U.S. Senate to discuss the McCain Institute’s recently released religious freedom report.

Each , we honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of freedom and democracy. The American values they fought for inspires the mission of the McCain Institute, and we thank their service over self.