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‘Shameful Indifference’ – US Policy on Georgia Branded Crisis of Strategy, Expert Warns

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 20h

“[Russia has] to do very little now in Georgia, because the Georgian Dream government is doing it for them,” McCain Institute's @laurathornton.bsky.social told @kyivpost.com. Read more: www.kyivpost.com/post/61912

As the Georgian Dream party dismantles democratic norms, the warning comes amid deep US Senate concern and pro-democracy frustration that Washington is “basically indifferent” to the deepening crisis.

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McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 20h

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."

American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship - McCain Institute

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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 @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 21h

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 @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 21h

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...

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 22h

October 24 deadline approaching: The McCain Institute’s American Democracy & Technology Fellowship is a one-year opportunity to execute a self-proposed project promoting democracy and protecting national security in the U.S. through innovation. Apply today: www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...

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...

Questions Still Remain: Farkas on Israel-Hamas Future

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McCain Institute Executive Director @evelynfarkas.bsky.social joined Bloomberg Balance of Power to discuss possible next steps for Israel and Hamas now that the Israeli hostages are freed: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University, discusses what next steps potentially look like for Israel & Hamas now that the Israeli hostages are free. Farkas...

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McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 1d

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

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McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 4d

The McCain Institute congratulates María Corina Machado, a fearless leader of Venezuela’s democratic movement, for being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

McCain Institute Congratulates Its Courage & Leadership Awardee for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize - McCain Institute

The McCain Institute congratulates María Corina Machado, a fearless leader of Venezuela’s democratic movement, for being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

Georgia’s 2025 Municipal Elections: A Critical Test for Democracy amid Repression and Isolation

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 4d

The McCain Institute's Human Rights & Freedom Program works to protect and advance individual rights and freedom around the world. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect on the importance of providing mental, as well as physical, support to #HumanTrafficking survivors with trauma informed care.

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 4d

“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.”

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McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 5d

McCain Institute’s @laurathornton.bsky.social spoke on an @epde.bsky.social panel, “Georgia’s 2025 Municipal Elections: A Critical Test for Democracy amid Repression and Isolation,” today. Watch her full remarks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Br...

YouTube video by European Platform for Democratic Elections EPDE

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Amb. Roger Carstens, a former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs reacts to the Israel and Hamas peace plan | CNN

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 5d

McCain Institute John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative Distinguished Senior Fellow and Advisor Amb. Roger Carstens joined @cnn.com to share his thoughts on the first phase of Israel and Hamas's agreement for peace in Gaza. Watch: www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/w...

“Anything agreed, is going to be followed through”: Amb. Roger Carstens, a former Biden and Trump Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs reacts to the Israel and Hamas peace plan and deal to r...

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ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Laura Thornton’s Op-Ed in Just Security: “After Another Sham Election in Georgia, the Country’s Citizens Persist” - McCain Institute

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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 @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: McCain Institute Senior Director @laurathornton.bsky.social highlights the deepening democratic decline in Georgia following the October 4, 2025, local elections in her most recent op-ed for @justsecurity.org: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/op...

McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs Laura Thornton highlights the deepening democratic decline in Georgia following the October 4, 2025, local elections.

McCain Institute Executive Director Remarks on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Terror Attack - McCain Institute

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 7d

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas issues a statement on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Read: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas issued the following statement on the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack

After Another Sham Election in Georgia, the Country’s Citizens Persist

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 7d

In a new op-ed published by Just Security, McCain Institute Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs @laurathornton.bsky.social evaluates the state of democracy in Georgia. Read here:

Just Security @justsecurity.org · 7d

The country of Georgia just held sham local #elections that wipe out any remaining status it had as a #democracy, writes Laura Thornton.

But Georgian democrats are determined:

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Georgians will fight for their democracy. The ruling party is now one more paranoid, insecure dictatorship that knows its days are numbered.

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McCain Institute Announces International House of Japan as Official Partner for Sedona Forum – Tokyo - McCain Institute

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 7d

The McCain Institute is excited to announce the International House of Japan (I-House) as the official partner and host venue for the inaugural Sedona Forum – Tokyo. Learn more about the event, taking place in January 2026: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/pr...

The McCain Institute % today announced the International House of Japan (I-House) as the official partner and host venue for the Sedona Forum’s first overseas event: “Sedona Forum–Tokyo”, scheduled fo...

American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship - McCain Institute

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 8d

The McCain Institute’s one-year American Democracy & Technology Fellowship is seeking U.S.-based professionals with projects in mind to promote democracy and protect national security. Apply by October 24: www.mccaininstitute.org/programs/dem...

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...

Strength of Character - A McCain Leadership Experience - McCain Institute

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 11d

“To get things done, you need to be of unquestionable character.” In a new blog, McCain Global Leader Ajay Krishnan reflects on his MGL Leadership Experience: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...

In our recent leadership experience, we listened intently to Senator McCain’s contemporaries – starting with the United States Naval Academy’s Deputy Director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical leade...

Moldova Chooses Its Future with William Hill and Laura Thornton | Brussels Sprouts

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 11d

On the latest episode of @cnas.bsky.social's Brussels Sprouts podcast, @laurathornton.bsky.social discusses Russia's attempted influence on Moldova's election and what's ahead. Listen: brusselssprouts.podbean.com/e/moldova-ch...

On September 28th, Moldovan voters went to the polls in parliamentary elections to choose between competing visions for their country's future. Despite intense efforts by the Kremlin to influence the ...

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Get Updates - McCain Institute

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Stay up-to-date with the McCain Institute by signing up for our newsletter: www.mccaininstitute.org/get-updates/

So, here’s to my friend and benefactor, Henry Kissinger, the classical realist who did so much to make the world safer for his country’s interests, and by so doing safer for the ideals that are its pr...

McCain Institute @mccaininstitute.bsky.social · 12d

The McCain Institute is expanding its global footprint! Learn about our inaugural Sedona Forum – Tokyo, our new American Democracy & Technology Fellowship, our panel at the Athens Democracy Forum, and more, by checking out our September newsletter: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/se...

Honoring McCain’s Legacy Through Leadership, Character, and Service - McCain Institute

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McCain Global Leader Lieutenant James Eggers reflects on Senator John McCain's commitment to service in a new blog: www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/bl...

When I reflect on my weeklong McCain Global Leaders Leadership Experience, I keep coming back to the legacy of Senator John McCain. His life and career embodied the conviction that leadership is not a...