In The Arena

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.

Mark Salter, author and long-time senior aide to Senator McCain goes behind the scenes to talk about his time with the Senator, highlighting his interactions with colleagues holding opposing views.  That and more in this special anniversary #ActsOfCivility episode of In the Arena. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe […] The post In the Arena – Episode 34: Mark Salter appeared first on McCain Institute.

Leading smart city technology expert Bob Bennett shares insights about cutting-edge civic solutions shaping in Kansas City, across the country, and around the world.  Spoiler alert, it’s not just about cities. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 33: Bob Bennett appeared first on McCain Institute.

Earlier this month, Tamar Chugoshvili, Vice Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, visited the McCain Institute and shared what it’s like to build a representative legislature from scratch.  She also spoke about Senator John McCain’s legacy in the Georgian Republic and of current threats to this young democracy.  Tune in for an insightful interview from this […] The post In The Arena – Episode 32: Tamar Chugoshvili appeared first on McCain Institute.

In this special episode, NBC White House Correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and 2008 John McCain for President campaign chair and McCain Institute board member, Rick Davis reminisce on Senator McCain in action, and what the free press meant to him. Tune in to hear the tables turned as the veteran reporter answers questions about her career […] The post In The Arena – Episode 31: Kelly O’Donnell appeared first on McCain Institute.

U.S. citizen Brian Tosko Bello is In The Arena to preserve civic culture and heritage in Cuba through digitization.  It may prove a model effort, or merely a noble one, either way it illustrates a challenge of our times. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 30: Brian Tosko Bello appeared first on McCain Institute.

While at The Sedona Forum, The Gambia’s Modou Sowe shared his inspirational action plan for sustainable food security and youth employment. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 29: Modou Sowe appeared first on McCain Institute.

Pakistan’s Ikram Sehgal, chairman of the Pathfinder Group, shares what has driven him to thrive and assist for decades in one of the world’s most complicated security environments. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 28: Ikram Sehgal appeared first on McCain Institute.

NATO’s head of public diplomacy, Ambassador Tacan Ildem, describes what “strategic anticipation” means for the Alliance at the 70-year mark, and shares insights you won’t hear anywhere else. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 27: Ambassador Tacan Ildem appeared first on McCain Institute.

Dr. Michael M. Crow is one of the leading innovators in American higher education. Having served as President of Arizona State University for almost 17 years, he has overseen a complete transformation of ASU into the New American University, while expanding its reach not just in Arizona, but to DC and around the world as […] The post In The Arena – Episode 26: Dr. Michael M. Crow appeared first on McCain Institute.

Hear how to “Buy the Change You Want to See,” from Jane Mosbacher Morris, humanitarian and former State Department development specialist turned social entrepreneur. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube. The post In The Arena – Episode 25: Jane Mosbacher Morris appeared first on McCain Institute.

In this episode, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Freakley discusses his unique role at the McCain Institute and Arizona State University, where among other duties he employs the DC-based Decision Theater to help policy makers and students solve problems by fusing data with character-driven leadership. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please […] The post In The Arena – Episode 24: RET LTG Ben Freakley appeared first on McCain Institute.

In this episode, former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine shares how her Emmy Award winning news experience translated to challenging work at the highest levels of government and foreign affairs.  Plus she gives coaching advice connected to her current senior role at George Washington University’s Elliott School of […] The post In The Arena – Episode 23: Tara Sonenshine appeared first on McCain Institute.

Ambassador Ed O’Donnell (Ret.) talks about how he wielded the tools of diplomacy in his action-packed career, and names the character-driven leaders who inspired and impacted him the most. Also hear about O’Donnell’s policy design studio, and a new grad school offering he’s launching in DC. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” […] The post In The Arena – Episode 22: Ambassador O’Donnell appeared first on McCain Institute.