THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

Engages in advocacy efforts related to Ukraine and global democracy, including high-level meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, publishing policy op-eds to counter disinformation, and leading delegations to assess conditions and promote peace.

Conducts high-level advocacy to secure the release of hostages and political prisoners, including through bipartisan delegations to Ukraine and direct engagement with international leaders. Published op-eds and led efforts that contributed to the release of Edan Alexander and Maria Kalesnikava.

Conducts advocacy efforts related to Ukraine, including leading bipartisan delegations to meet with Ukrainian policymakers and citizens, and engaging with Ukrainian leadership to discuss the war and defense industry.

Leads bipartisan delegations of Congressional staffers to Ukraine to meet with policymakers and civil society, and engages with Ukrainian leadership to discuss the war and defense industry, while also publishing op-eds to counter disinformation and advocate for U.S. support.

Leads bipartisan delegations of Congressional staffers to Ukraine to meet with policymakers and civil society, and engages with Ukrainian leadership to discuss the war and defense industry, while also publishing op-eds to counter disinformation and advocate for U.S. support.

Hosts and moderates panels and conferences on critical global issues, including a US-UK Transatlantic Conference on Hostage-Taking and Arbitrary Detention, a panel at the Munich Security Conference on political courage, and a panel at the Athens Democracy Forum on human rights defenders.

Organizes and participates in various conferences and panels, such as the US-UK Transatlantic Conference on Hostage-Taking and Arbitrary Detention, panels at the Munich Security Conference, and the Athens Democracy Forum, to discuss critical global issues and promote dialogue.

Hosts and moderates panels and conferences on critical global issues, including a US-UK Transatlantic Conference on Hostage-Taking and Arbitrary Detention, a panel at the Munich Security Conference on political courage, and a panel at the Athens Democracy Forum on human rights defenders.

Hosts annual and one-off international forums such as the Sedona Forum, US-UK Transatlantic Conference on Hostage-Taking, and panels at the Munich Security Conference and Athens Democracy Forum, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss democracy, security, and human rights.

Organizes high-level international conferences and panels, including the US-UK Transatlantic Conference on Hostage-Taking and Arbitrary Detention at the U.S. Capitol, panels at the Munich Security Conference and Athens Democracy Forum, and a bipartisan Congressional staffer delegation to Ukraine.

Launched in February 2025, this initiative provides support to Americans, green card holders, and other dissidents, political prisoners, and hostages held overseas, and has helped secure the release of individuals like Edan Alexander and Maria Kalesnikava.

Launched in February 2025, this initiative provides support to Americans, green card holders, and other dissidents, political prisoners, and hostages held overseas, and has successfully helped secure the release of individuals like Edan Alexander and Maria Kalesnikava.

Launched in February 2025, this initiative provides support to Americans, green card holders, and other dissidents, political prisoners, and hostages held overseas, and has helped secure the release of individuals like Edan Alexander and Maria Kalesnikava.

Provides critical financial support, protection, and training to human rights defenders globally who face harassment, detention, and violence, having supported over 225 defenders from more than 75 countries with emergency relief, relocation assistance, legal and medical support, or capacity building.

Provides critical financial support, protection, and training to human rights defenders globally who face harassment, detention, and violence, having supported over 225 defenders from more than 75 countries with emergency relief, relocation assistance, legal and medical support, or capacity building.

Provides critical financial support, protection, and training to human rights defenders globally who face harassment, detention, and violence. This includes emergency relief, relocation assistance, legal and medical support, and capacity building for over 225 defenders from more than 75 countries.

Provides emergency financial support, protection, relocation assistance, legal and medical aid, and capacity building to human rights defenders and political prisoners globally, including Americans and green card holders held overseas. The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative (FPPI), launched in February 2025, has supported over 225 individuals from more than 75 countries and contributed to the release of specific hostages and dissidents.

Provides emergency financial support, protection, legal and medical aid, relocation assistance, and capacity building to human rights defenders and political prisoners globally, including Americans and green card holders held overseas. The program has supported over 225 individuals from more than 75 countries and includes the John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative (FPPI), launched in February 2025.

Conducts research and publishes reports, such as "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," and op-eds to counter disinformation and inform policy.

Published a report titled “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” on International Religious Freedom Day, analyzing religious persecution and offering policy recommendations.

Releases reports on topics such as "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" on International Religious Freedom Day.

Releases reports, such as "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," on International Religious Freedom Day.

Conducted and published research on global religious freedom, including the 2025 report “The State of Religious Freedom Worldwide,” which analyzes religious persecution in the “Axis of Upheaval” and recommends U.S. policy responses.

Co-hosts a two-day AI + Elections Clinic with Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab to equip election officials, media partners, and civic leaders with tools to navigate threats like AI-generated disinformation.

Co-hosts an AI + Elections Clinic with Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab to equip election officials, media partners, and civic leaders with tools to navigate threats like AI-generated disinformation.

Co-hosts a two-day AI + Elections Clinic with Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab to equip election officials, media partners, and civic leaders with tools to navigate threats like AI-generated disinformation.

Co-hosted a two-day AI + Elections Clinic with Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab to equip election officials, media partners, and civic leaders with tools to counter AI-generated disinformation and safeguard democratic processes.

Co-hosted a two-day AI + Elections Clinic with Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab to equip election officials, media partners, and civic leaders with tools to counter AI-generated disinformation and safeguard electoral integrity.

Hosts the annual Sedona Forum, convening U.S. and world leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss global challenges and solutions. The 2025 forum focused on U.S. leadership in a changing world.

Runs a fellowship program for emerging leaders, including a pilot program for Ukrainian leaders and a planned three-month fellowship in 2026, featuring a week-long workshop in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The program aims to build leadership capacity among global democracy advocates.

Runs a fellowship program for emerging leaders, including a pilot Ukraine Fellowship and a planned three-month program in 2026, featuring a week-long workshop in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The program aims to build leadership capacity among Ukrainian and other global leaders.

Operates the McCain Global Leaders program, which includes a fellowship for Ukrainian leaders, a three-month fellowship program, and workshops in various locations like Sarajevo, to develop leadership skills and promote global understanding.

Operates the McCain Global Leaders program, which includes a fellowship for Ukrainian leaders, a three-month fellowship program, and workshops in locations like Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and unveiled a refurbished John S. McCain Monument and completed a legacy experience in Vietnam.

Operates the McCain Global Leaders program, which includes a fellowship for Ukrainian leaders, a three-month fellowship program, and workshops in locations like Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and unveiled a refurbished John S. McCain Monument and completed a legacy experience in Vietnam.

Hosts National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows in Washington, D.C.

Hosts National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows in Washington, D.C.

Hosts the annual Sedona Forum, bringing together U.S. and world leaders, heads of state, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss global problems, solutions, and how the United States can lead with purpose in a changing world.

Hosts the annual Sedona Forum, bringing together U.S. and world leaders, heads of state, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss global problems, solutions, and how the United States can lead with purpose in a changing world.

Hosts the annual Sedona Forum, bringing together U.S. and world leaders, policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss global problems, solutions, and how the United States can lead with purpose.