Dr. Hans-Dieter Holtzmann
Contributions
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Argentina After the World Cup—More United as It Heads Into an Election Year?
Argentina’s national team once again brought a deeply polarized society together, at least temporarily. However, Javier Milei’s political future will depend more on the economy, employment, and his government’s transparency than on football euphoria.
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Brazil 2026: Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the Liberal Commitment to Defending Democracy
Brazil’s October 2026 elections will be shaped by a new reality in terms of communication, artificial intelligence, hyperpolarization, and large-scale disinformation. Faced with this scenario, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom reaffirm that classical liberalism offers a clear path forward: more freedom, more responsibility, and citizens better equipped to make decisions.
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Podcast “Mate mit Hans-Dieter”: The Deregulation of the Mate Market
“Mate mit Hans-Dieter” is the new German-language podcast by FNF South America and the Argentinisches Tageblatt. It analyzes Argentina’s political and economic reforms, beginning with the deregulation of the mate market.
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Argentina – A Relative “Winner” of the Middle East Crisis?
Argentina aligns with the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East crisis, facing short-term economic costs—higher inflation, rising energy prices, and increased country risk. However, the situation also opens a strategic window: Vaca Muerta, the RIGI framework, and renewed international interest could position the country as a key energy supplier. Can Argentina become a “relative winner” of the conflict?
