About the McCain Institute for International Leadership Debate and Decision Series

Too often, we see in our democracy that genuine debate has been replaced by pre-arranged talking points aimed at political profiling instead of problem-solving. In the best American tradition of open inquiry, spirited discussion and practical action, The McCain Institute has re-introduced the practice of structured, reasoned debate. The debates include seasoned experts and practitioners of varying affiliations and points of view. They are distinctly non-partisan, aiming to look forward at future policy choices, not to look backward to criticize.