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Senegal, a solid anchor at the western tip of Africa

The Foundation for Freedom has had a presence in Dakar, Senegal since 1980. The nation has experienced several peaceful transitions of power...

23.04.2026

Think Freedom Screenings in Bulgaria

Think Freedom screenings in Bulgaria show how films spark real dialogue in small towns, bringing debates on freedom, democracy, and civic engagement beyond the digital space.

27.04.2026 | Frederic Spohr Céline Nauer

Germany's dependence on individual rare earth elements is increasing

Germany’s dependence on China for rare earths remains high and has even increased for certain elements, according to an analysis by the Taipei office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.

24.04.2026

Competitiveness the European Way

Europe’s AI competitiveness now depends on delivery: investment is growing, but coordination, scaling, and SME adoption remain key challenges.

18.10.2024 | Dhea Ramadhani

IDEAS Liberalism Conference 2024: Borders and Belonging in a Globalized World

On September 28, IDEAS Malaysia held its annual flagship event, the Liberalism Conference, co-hosted by the Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur. In its 9th edition, the Conference sought to...

Participants, speakers, and organizers of IDEAS Liberalism Conference sitting in a tiered classroom at the end of the session.

06.01.2025 | Dhea Ramadhani

IAF Replication Kota Kinabalu 2024: Safeguarding Democracy in the Digital World

Follow the Communications Officer of FNF Malaysia as she participated in a two-day IAF Replication Workshop with Rahman Imuda in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in December 2024. From capturing werewolves and...

A group photo of the participants and Rahman Imuda (the facilitator; black shirt; centre).

21.03.2025 | Dhea Ramadhani

Malaysia Outlook Conference 2025: Understanding the Scam Economy and the Challenges It Poses to Democracy in ASEAN and Worldwide

Expanding on one of the topics discussed in Malaysia Outlook Conference 2025, organised annually by IDEAS Malaysia in partnership with FNF Malaysia, this article explores how scam economy works and...

A picture from the stage of Malaysia Outlook Conference 2025. Four people (3 panelists and 1 moderator) are posing for a picture in front of the event banner.

07.02.2025 | Dhea Ramadhani

Flashlight on the Upcoming German Federal Election, What’s in it for Malaysia?

On January 21, 2025, Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Malaysia hosted a dinner event attended by our partners and IAF alumni in Malaysia. On this occasion, Dr. Stefan Diederich, FNF Project Director...

Dr. Stefan Diederich, holding a mic, in front of the room. On his left is a blank flipboard. On his right is a black table with glasses on top.

15.03.2024 | Dhea Ramadhani

Malaysia Outlook Conference 2024: Ensuring Stability Delivers

On March 6, IDEAS Malaysia held its annual Malaysia Outlook Conference (MOC), with the theme "Ensuring Stability Delivers". As in previous years, MOC continues to consistently provide a platform for...

A photo of one of the sessions in Malaysia Outlook Conference 2024. Four people are sitting on individual chairs in front of a big screen on the stage. They are: Aira Azhari (Moderator), Ibrahim Suffian (Panelist), Ooi Kok Hin (Panelist), and Datuk Dr. Johan Arriffin Samad (Panelist).

19.07.2024 | Dhea Ramadhani

Telenisa Statistics and Findings 2023 Launching Event

Sisters in Islam (SIS), through one of its initiatives TELENISA, has released its comprehensive report detailing the free legal aid service they have been providing throughout 2023. The event took...

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