As a professor, author, international democracy organization chair, U.N. ambassador – not to mention America’s 64th secretary of state and highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government at that time – Madeleine Albright has played a role in nearly every major foreign policy debate of our time. Along the way, she’s learned lessons, gained […] The post Authors & Insights: Foreign Policy Crossroads: Where We Are & How We Got Here appeared first on McCain Institute.
About The Episode Carl Gershman, founding leader of the National Endowment for Democracy, brings you right up to date on the current state of democracy in the U.S., and around the world, to include some bright spots. Guest hosted by Paul Fagan, McCain Institute program director for Human Rights & Democracy. Episode Highlights On Being […] The post Will We Answer the Call to Defend Democracy? appeared first on McCain Institute.
In the first edition of the McCain Institute’s Authors & Insights event series, former World Bank President Robert Zoellick joined Ambassador Mark Green to discuss his newest book, “America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy.” Having served as deputy secretary of state and U.S. trade representative throughout his career, Zoellick […] The post A Diagnosis of America’s Foreign Policy appeared first on McCain Institute.
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this two-part episode, two ambassadors weigh in on the how and “so what” of the U.S. and Vietnam putting aside their post-war differences to normalize diplomatic relations 25 years ago on July 11. In Part One, Ted Osius, United States ambassador to Vietnam from 2014 to 2017, shares what it was […] The post Part II: Partnership ventured, what’s been gained? 25 years of US-Vietnam normalized relations appeared first on McCain Institute.
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this two-part episode, two ambassadors weigh in on the how and “so what” of the U.S. and Vietnam putting aside their post-war differences to normalize diplomatic relations 25 years ago on July 11. In Part One, Ted Osius, United States ambassador to Vietnam from 2014 to 2017, shares what it was […] The post Partnership ventured, what’s been gained? 25 years of US-Vietnam normalized relations appeared first on McCain Institute.
ABOUT THE EPISODE Senator John McCain suffered much of what the UN Convention Against Torture (CAT) and Other Cruel or Degrading Treatment or Punishment – adopted June 26, 1987 – bans as a prisoner of war and victim of torture. Ten years later, this date was established as the annual International Day in Support of Victims […] The post Is Torture Ever Justified? appeared first on McCain Institute.
About the episode Mike Gallagher is a 2nd term U.S. Congressman representing the Green Bay area of Wisconsin. He’s a former Marine Officer and decorated Iraq War veteran who has become a leading voice in foreign policy, on China in particular. He’s a Princeton graduate with a doctorate in international relations from Georgetown. He joins […] The post A new proposal to stand with Hong Kong’s democracy activists: A conversation with Rep. Mike Gallagher appeared first on McCain Institute.
A Bond special, not with James but Bruce, hear how this top tech exec turned non-profit CEO advances mitigating incivility & polarization as the solution to fighting the coronavirus and seeking common ground to heal our democracy. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post Is Common Ground even shakier in the Age of the Coronavirus? appeared first on McCain Institute.
Successfully Fighting COVID-19: Health Minister of Latvia and McCain Institute Next Generation Leader Ilze Vinkele shares her leadership approach to stemming the pandemic in this eastern European country with a population the size of Nebraska, but suffering far fewer cases and fatalities. Note: This episode was recorded on April 24. Ilze is also a McCain […] The post This Country Is Getting Their COVID Response Right appeared first on McCain Institute.
In The Arena teamed up with three other leading podcasts from the Democracy Group Network for this special episode tracing the coronavirus’ effect on civic engagement, human rights and global response. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post In The Arena – Special Episode: The Democracy Group appeared first on McCain Institute.
Peter Copeland, heralded former Washington bureau chief and global correspondent, opens up about what it takes to produce quality journalism. [recorded prior to the Coronavirus pandemic] For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post Freedom pressed as a Global Correspondent and Bureau Chief appeared first on McCain Institute.
Colonel Chris Karns, Director of Public Affairs for U.S. Africa Command, provides a mission update and explains how more engagement (not less) is key for U.S. national security and the progress of our African partners. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post What Are The U.S. Military’s Goals and Capabilities in Africa? appeared first on McCain Institute.
Ambassador Bill Taylor joined In The Arena to discuss his recent posting to Ukraine and his career as a top conflict resolution expert. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post Defending Freedom in Ukraine and Eurasia: an interview with former ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor appeared first on McCain Institute.
In this episode of In The Arena, Hungary’s Aliz Pocsuvalszki discussed her Leadership Action Plan of working towards a better, more inclusive education system that guarantees access to education to all marginalized groups in her home country. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post Providing hope for a vulnerable population in Hungary appeared first on McCain Institute.
In this episode of In The Arena, Urkaine’s Kateryna Smagliy discussed her Leadership Action Plan of driving policy reforms that respond to the concerns of internally displaced citizens and educational institutions in the Donbas. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post Helping the Victims of Putin’s War in the Donbass appeared first on McCain Institute.
In this episode of In The Arena, Morocco’s Sokayna El Allam discussed her Leadership Action Plan of providing entrepreneurs with resources, knowledge and access to capital they need to scale their businesses. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post In The Arena – Episode 39: Sokayna El Allam appeared first on McCain Institute.
In this episode of In The Arena, Montenegro’s Ljubomir Filipović shared the inspiration behind his action plan to advance an efficient and accountable political system in his home country. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. The post In The Arena – Episode 38: Ljubomir Filipović appeared first on McCain Institute.
German Marshall Fund’s Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff explains how looking differently at the lessons of 1989 can save democracy. Note: special episode recorded in the margins of the 5th International Tbilisi Conference. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 36: Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff appeared first on McCain Institute.
Senior EU diplomat Jean-Christophe Belliard dives into the state of transatlantic relations and much more in this episode recorded at the 5th Annual International Tbilisi Conference. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 37: Jean-Christophe Belliard appeared first on McCain Institute.
Freshman Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) on how his first bill takes aim at the money behind human trafficking and what it’s like to represent middle America in the nation’s capital. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 35: Rep. Bryan Steil appeared first on McCain Institute.