Ahmadreza Djalali is a Swedish-Iranian doctor and scholar of emergency medicine. In 2016, he was arrested in Iran on fabricated charges, and shortly thereafter sentenced to death. Ahmadreza has been held hostage for more than a decade, so Iran can use h...

Stay informed with the McCain Institute's August 2026 newsletter, featuring insights on leadership, global security, human rights, and upcoming events.

Authors & Insights: Susan Page - McCain Institute The McCain Institute will host USA Today Washington DC Bureau Chief Susan Page on September 18, 2026.

The McCain Institute's McCain Global Leaders Ukraine (MGLU) recently concluded a week-long workshop in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed August 24–30, 2026, as the third annual John McCain Democracy Week.

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas spoke with news outlets to discuss foreign leaders visiting the White House, and remembering Senator Lindsey Graham.

2025 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellows Anthony D’Amato and Austin Doctor reflect on their Fellowship experience in a new blog.

- Na szczęście, ta wojna działa też odstraszająco na Chiny - mówi w rozmowie z 'Wyborczą' Evelyn Farkas*, dyrektorka w Pentagonie za czasów Baracka Obamy.

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.

Dr. Evelyn Farkas released the following statement following the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, there is much of which to be proud – laudable achievements that contributed to making our unique democ

The John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative is advocating for Ahmadreza Djalali’s immediate release.

McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas joined several news programs last week to discuss the latest moves putting authoritarians on defense.