Southeast and East Asia
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Malaysia. The FNF regional team works with the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism, Collective of Applied Law and Legal Realism (CALR), a pro bono initiative by AmerBON Advocates, and the ASEAN Prosperity Initiative, which is part of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
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BRICS - Challenges on the way to the summit in Rio de Janeiro
Global ambitions meet political tensions at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil is struggling to make progress on climate protection and wants to sustainably strengthen cooperation in the Global South.
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Malaysiakini Triumphs at Malaysia Journalism Awards 2024: A Win for Progressive Reporting
Our longstanding media partner, Malaysiakini, has once again demonstrated exceptional journalistic excellence by winning four gold awards at the MPI-Petronas Malaysia Journalism Awards 2024 last week.
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Unlocking the Potential of the Gig Economy: Lessons from Vietnam’s Grab Model
The gig economy is reshaping global labor markets, with Vietnam’s Grab platform leading the way. A new policy paper reveals key insights and practical recommendations for the future of flexible work in Southeast Asia.
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The Discourse on Existential Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Between panic and acceleration: The discourse on AI risks is driven by ideologies, money and geopolitical interests - often bypassing real problems. A look behind the narratives and power structures.
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China´s and Russia´s increasing influence in Southeast Asia
Beijing’s and Moscow’s strategic integration of diplomatic, military, and economic instruments - Joseph Nye calls the mix “smart power” - exert influence in Southeast Asia. Democratic states are concerned. But they must move beyond platitudes to counter Beijing’s and Moscow’s influence. Credible, pragmatic support that delivers tangible benefits on the ground are needed if the West wants to remain influential in the region.
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Friedrich Naumann Foundation cooperates with South Korea’s e-gov pioneer
South Korea has one of the most advanced digital public administrations in the world. As part of a recent delegation visit to Germany, KLID President Park Doek Soo and Karl-Heinz Paqué, Chairman of the Naumann Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further expand their collaboration.
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Mistrust ahead of Power Change
If the progressive candidate Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election as expected, he will face the difficult task of uniting a deeply divided country. Many South Koreans have reservations. Partners in the West are also skeptical.
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