McCain Institute

The McCain Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. and affiliated with Arizona State University. Established in 2012, it was launched from the $9 million surplus raised for U.S. Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. The Institute has frequently been described as a policy think tank, and conducts programs and events on democracy, human rights, national security, and leadership development. Its executive director is Evelyn Farkas.