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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Malaysia, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. The FNF India team works with Centre for Civil Society (CCS), Centre for Communication Governance (CCG), Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), Kalinga Kusum Foundation (KKF), Samriddhi Foundation, and Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD). Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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BRICS – A Challenge to the West?
BRICS is clearly a success story. But does it really pose a challenge to the old, Western-dominated world order? There are good reasons to doubt it. Among the new members of the BRICS club are...
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Strategic Neutrality
In a world increasingly divided by rival power blocs, can strategic neutrality still survive — or is every nation eventually forced to choose a side? Explore how India is navigating global tensions, balancing partnerships, and redefining what neutrality means in a rapidly shifting geopolitical order.
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From Aid Dependency to Community-Led Development
The experience of ARCH with tribal communities to secure land titles demonstrates an approach that requires far less external funding, while producing stronger and more sustainable outcomes. It is rooted in local participation, community ownership, and practical empowerment rather than dependence on large aid flows. Read the full article to learn more.
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Navigating India’s Role: Security, Geopolitics and Trade
What drives India’s foreign policy today — ideology, security, or economic ambition? A new survey reveals a striking shift: Indians increasingly see diplomacy through the lens of prosperity, trade, and strategic opportunity. As global tensions reshape alliances, India is attempting to balance autonomy, partnerships, and ambition in an increasingly fragmented world order.
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Geopolitical Dynamics Favour India–EU Trade Deal
As global alliances shift and economic uncertainty deepens, the India–EU trade deal is gaining renewed strategic importance. From supply chains and technology to geopolitics and market access, changing global dynamics may finally be creating the right conditions for both sides to move closer toward a historic partnership.
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Reframing Germany–Nepal Economic Relations
For decades, Germany’s engagement with Nepal was shaped largely through development aid. But as global dynamics shift, a new question is emerging: can the relationship evolve into a deeper economic partnership driven by investment, trade, and strategic cooperation? Explore how both countries are rethinking their future in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
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From Dialogue to Leadership
What transforms a conversation into leadership? Bringing together young women from across South Asia and Europe, Female Forward 2025 explored democracy, identity, and leadership through dialogue, exchange, and shared experiences. More than a study tour, it became a space where future changemakers began shaping their own voices and visions for the future.
