Friedrich Naumann Foundation

22.06.2023

Gavels against Pens

This publication, a collaboration between civil society organizations JAM e.V. (the Association of Journalists and Lawyers for Freedom of Expression) and the MMDC (Mass Media Defense Center), demonstrates in detail the playbook of autocrats

15.06.2023

Energy Transition and Food Security

Energy supplies and energy shortage have become a global issue since the Ukraine Russia war. However, for South Asia, energy supplies have been an issue even before the war. In December 2022 we invited Mr. Mujtaba Khan, CEO Reon Energy Pakistan, and

09.11.2023

Educating Africa For The Future

Africa in many respects is at a crossroads. Decades after the end of colonial rule, much of Africa‘s great potential is unrealized. At the root of this is the crisis in the education sector. Education infrastructure is collapsing in many countries

24.05.2023

Annual Report 2022

The war against Ukraine marks a global turning point, shaking the world order and shattering peace in Europe. Through its events, publications and analyses, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been following and explaining global

10.08.2023

European Supply Chain Regulations and Countries in South Asia

The paper starts by briefly describing the main global supply chains or global value chains (GVCs) that connect South Asia with the EU and the main human rights violations observed in them. To set the tone for the discussions, it is important to

12.07.2023

Letters To Europe

A group of seven African students from the African Leadership Academy each participated in a comprehensive interview regarding the perspectives of African youth on Europe. The interviews aimed to explore the students' insights and gather their

10.11.2022

Supply Chain Bottlenecks in Asia

Six months into the year of 2022 - the so-called endemic phase of the spread of COVID-19, where vaccination rates are high, we are observing the re-strengthening of global economic growth, with the loosening of restrictions. Nevertheless, due to

24.01.2023

Global Europe – Global Expectations

Today, we are experiencing that the European Union and its model of democratic societies are losing their worldwide popularity. The growing global influence of actors with values, political systems, and worldviews that are diametrically opposing to

12.01.2023

Secret Charm

The paper features case studies on China’s influence in eight countries or territories in Southeast Europe, conducted by local experts. The authors assess China’s investments, its image and the appeal of its governance model in Albania, Bosnia and