Political History and Leadership Program

This month, the Small Wars Journal featured the tour of Ukrainian frontline veterans through Arizona.

The Center for American Institutions was honored to host an event on that tour earlier in May.

Read the Small Wars Journal article here: https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/05/15/ukrainian-veterans-bring-lessons-of-war-to-arizona/

And watch the event here: https://youtu.be/izY7beD2Zvk

We Have Fought In Ukraine When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Ukrainian Military was unprepared. It lacked the tools, techniques, and technologies required to successfully defend...

Insurgent candidates are challenging establishment Democrats and Republicans in primaries across the country.

What is the cause of this insurgent surge? Dr. Rob Ferguson and Jack Hinrichs break it down on the "Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues" podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hC9fdPzHmIevj0kENdDJd

The Insurgent Surge Politics and the Past: Desert Dialogues · Episode

The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is a prominent leftist organization in Phoenix and Tucson.

They are a Maoist organization that is funded by individuals connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Read more about PSL's affiliation with the CCP and activities in Arizona in the Center for American Institution's Insights AZ Briefing.

https://cai.asu.edu/insights

Insights AZ | Center for American Institutions The Center for American Institutions examines issue confronting the state of Arizona. Our goal is to go behind the headlines to better inform the citizens of our state. Thanks, California!  Why Gas Prices in Arizona and the West Are Pushed Up by California PoliciesArizona relies heavily on Californ...