August 2024 Newsletter
Arizona Recognizes John McCain Democracy Week August 25–31, 2024
Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed August 25–31, 2024 as John McCain Democracy Week, recognizing Senator John McCain’s legacy on what would have been his 88th birthday on August 29, 2024, and the six-year anniversary of his death on August 25, 2018. The proclamation recognizes Senator McCain’s enduring legacy in the state of Arizona and his lifetime achievements fighting for freedom, democracy, and human rights in the United States and around the globe.
Laura Thornton Joins the McCain Institute as Senior Director of Global Democracy Programs
With nearly 30 years of international democracy experience, Thornton will help the McCain Institute expand its global democracy impact. Read more
McCain Institute Report to Assist Prosecutors and Law Enforcement on Human Trafficking Cases
The new report aims to ensure investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking cases are done in a victim-centered, trauma-informed manner. Read more
New McCain Institute American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellow
Hallie Stern joins the McCain Institute to identify ways to protect and promote American democracy in the face of mis- and disinformation online. Read more
Berivan Orucoglu in The Hill: “Why America Must Stand With Africa’s Human Rights Defenders”
As human rights defenders fight for freedom in Africa, Orucoglu examines how the continent is becoming a testing ground for authoritarianism. Read more
A McCain Institute Statement on Forced Labor Efforts at the 2024 G7 Summit
With forced labor deprioritized at this year’s G7 meetings, we call on G7 leaders to make concrete advancements and uphold previously made commitments. Read more
McCain Institute Blog: “Is Foreign Policy Our Last Hope for Bipartisanship?”
American foreign policy is more bipartisan than the average citizen is led to believe—and continues to be an important pillar of American democracy. Read more
August 2024
Media
On CNN, Dr. Evelyn Farkas discussed the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.
McCain Institute’s Paul Fagan spoke with Arizona’s 12 News about the release of Vladimir Kara-Murza and his close relationship with Senator McCain.
On the 16th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Georgia, we reflected on the words of Senator McCain: “Today, we are all Georgians.”
Dr. Evelyn Farkas spoke with CNN, BBC News, NPR, and The New York Times about Ukrainian troops’ advancements into Russia.
On Bloomberg TV, MSNBC, and The Forward, Dr. Evelyn Farkas discussed growing tensions in the Middle East and Israel-Hamas ceasfire negotians.
See The Latest from The McCain Institute:
UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders on Shaping Africa’s Future
The McCain Institute invites you to watch the Democracy program event titled “UNSILENCED: A Conversation with Justice Defenders on Shaping Africa’s Future.” Click to watch the panel discussion on the struggles and triumphs of justice defenders from the often ‘forgotten’ countries in Africa.
Bringing Americans Home
On Wednesday, July 24, the McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) co-sponsored the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation’s release of its sixth annual edition of “Bringing Americans Home,” an independent research report that provides new information about the ongoing crisis of Americans taken hostage abroad by terrorists or wrongfully detained by nation-states.
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