The McCain Institute is a Washington, D.C.–based nonpartisan think tank established in cooperation with Arizona State University with the stated mission to "fight for democracy, human dignity, and security for a world that is free, safe, and just for all people."[1] The Institute was formed in 2012 and is named after U.S. Senator and 2008 Republican Party presidential nominee John McCain. Based in Washington, D.C., the McCain Institute is part of Arizona State University. Its executive director is Evelyn Farkas, an American national security advisor, author, and foreign policy analyst, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.[2]
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| Formation | 2012 |
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| Type | International affairs think tank |
| Headquarters | 1800 I Street NW, Suite 600 |
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Executive Director | Evelyn Farkas |
| Website | www |
Goals
editThe institute's stated goals are to provide decision recommendations for leaders, to publish relevant research, to identify and train new national security leaders, and to promote and preserve the McCain family's legacy.[3]
Funding
editThe McCain Institute is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. As of 2024, past donors have included Wal-Mart, FedEx, SpaceX, Chevron,[4] the embassies of Saudi Arabia[5] and Denmark,[4] Howard Graham Buffett[6] and hedge fund owner Paul E. Singer.[7]
Initiatives
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The Institute hosts the Sedona Forum, an annual, invitation-only conference where international leaders and global security experts discuss global issues and solutions.[8][9] It is held each spring in Sedona, Arizona.[9] Previous attendees have included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Senator Mitt Romney,[10] and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.[11]
The McCain Institute runs programs focused on human rights, democracy, and combating human trafficking.[4] The Institute’s Preventing Targeted Violence program was created in 2020 with the goal of preventing hate-inspired violence and terrorism.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Mission Statement". McCain Institute. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Evelyn Farkas".
- ^ Baker, David (2018-10-22). "McCain Institute to launch campaign to get people more involved in politics". AZFamily. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- ^ a b c Sanchez, Yvonne Wingett (25 June 2019). "A new era for ASU's McCain Institute without namesake Sen. John McCain". Arizona Republic. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Allison, Bill (31 March 2016). "McCain-Linked Nonprofit Received $1 Million From Saudi Arabia". Bloomberg. Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Hodai, Beau (13 January 2019). "Howard Buffett's Border War: A Billionaire's Son Is Spending Millions in Cochise County". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Schouten, Fredreka (March 28, 2014). "High-powered interests fund McCain Institute". USA Today.
- ^ Brown, Ann (26 August 2018). "McCain fought for players' rights, helped end blackouts". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b Staff Writer (3 May 2021). "Revisit McCain Institute's 2021 Sedona Forum to discuss 'Defending Democracy'". Red Rock News. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Gersony, Laura (7 May 2024). "Blinken praises McCain at summit: Says he had common ground with senator". Arizona Republic. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Hussein, Fatima; Boak, Josh (3 May 2024). "Yellen says threats to democracy risk US economic growth, an indirect jab at Trump". Associated Press. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Lauer, Hallie (11 March 2024). "Eradicate Hate Summit names new president". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 1 April 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.