Asia
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Seoul, and Taipei. We also work in 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.
News
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Competition is Good Governance
As the 2028 elections approach fast, will Filipino liberals finally reclaim liberalism’s tried-and-tested tool to make good governance resonate with ordinary Filipinos?
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Critical Choices: Energy Security for Malaysia and Germany
Malaysia and Germany face a more volatile energy environment. A new IDEAS report, released alongside its Liberalism Conference 2026, sets out how both countries can build resilience and cooperate more closely.
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China's AI sweeps into Europe
Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground in Europe. A new study by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom charts their rise and warns of new risks.
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The Transformative Power of Collaboration, Team Work and Active Listening
Vidya Subramanian reflects on the Naumann Academy seminar on AI innovation policy in Bangsaen, Thailand, and the power of collaboration across borders.
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A loss-making venture for democracy?
A new business has been growing since 2001: the sale of private customer data to US agencies. Today, this has become an industry known as ADINT—digital espionage via advertising data.
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Geopolitics: More Than Just a Buzzword
Dr. Chanintorn Pensute of Chiang Mai University, Thailand, reflects on her experience at “Navigating the New World Order: Liberal Grand Strategy in the Age of Geopolitics” in Nairobi, Kenya, and how the seminar allowed her to see geopolitics in a new light.
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Should the Philippines Ban Social Media for Minors?
A social media ban for minors promises safety, but comes at the cost of liberty, privacy, and parental choice. The better answer is preparing young people for the digital world rather than sealing them off from it.
