Tbilisi
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been active in the South Caucasus since 1996. The work began with projects of the political education in Azerbaijan, from 2002 also in Armenia and Georgia. The office is located in Tbilisi, Georgia. The main focus of the work is the transformation process of former soviet republics towards modern democracies with free political systems based on social market economy and the rule of law.
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How to Become a Tyrant: The Populist Playbook
How can modern populists transform democracies into authoritarian regimes? In the “Populist Playbook” Sven Gerst examines the real threats posed by contemporary populists, contrasting them with historical tyrants. He outlines how populists identify societal grievances, polarize communities, and centralize power, ultimately undermining democratic institutions and consolidating control.
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Media Environment 2024: The Fight for Trust and Freedom
"Media Voice", with the support of FNF South Caucasus presented its annual study, titled "Media Environment 2024: The Fight for Trust and Freedom," on March 26. The event brought together key representatives from the media, non-governmental organizations, the diplomatic corps, and academia. The presentation was officially opened by Ernst-Peter Fischer, the German Ambassador to Georgia.
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Elections: Choices and Selection in a Turbulent World
This collection of articles is based on the meeting named “Armenia - Georgia Neighbourhood: Expert Dialogue - Armenia and Georgia 2024. Elections: Choices and selections in a turbulent world”.
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Georgia's Pro-European Protests
For 12 days thousands of people fill the streets of Georgia’s cities to protest for Georgia’s future in the EU. Brutal crackdowns on peaceful demonstrators ignited nationwide outrage and demands for change.
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QUEST FOR JUSTICE IN A CLIMATE OF REPRESSION
Azerbaijan is hosting the COP 29 in a climate of injustice with dozens of political prisoners. Many are hopeful that individuals arrested for can be released, however, skepticism persists.
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Geopolitical Future of South Caucasus
The South Caucasus faces rising geopolitical tension after key conflicts like the 2020 Karabakh War and Azerbaijan’s recent actions. Analyzing these is vital for the region’s future and prosperity.
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Black Sea Security Conference 2024 Highlights
Explore key takeaways from the Black Sea Security Conference, focusing on EU and NATO enlargement, countering Russian aggression, and enhancing regional security and stability.
