Tbilisi
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom was active in the South Caucasus from 1996 and has also been present in Georgia since 2002. Together with its partners, it worked towards a free, democratic and European future for the country. The FNF ended its activities in Georgia on 30 September 2026 and closed its office in Tbilisi. Under Georgia’s new Law on Grants, the authorities required the Foundation to align every part of its programmes with the Georgian government’s priorities and obtain approval for all activities. The Foundation’s application to continue funding projects and cooperating with local partners was rejected on 28 July 2026, leaving no possibility for it to continue its
News
-
Discussing Russian Colonialism regarding Armenia in Germany
FNF supported three Armenian experts to visit Germany to talk about Russian Colonial narratives regarding Armenia. The experts presented their studies in Berlin, Potsdam and Frankfurt (Oder) and had discussions with people working on or interested in the topic.
-
Black Sea Security
This policy paper is authored by Marika Mikiashvili and Leonie Nienhaus, fellows of the Black Sea Security Conference organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Caucasus in Sofia (November 2025). It examines the evolving geopolitical significance of the Black Sea region, embedded in the wider European security context.
-
Armenian Liberal Academy 2025
FNF Armenia’s 2025 Academy brought together 17 young participants for an engaging deep dive into democracy, human rights, Armenia’s political landscape, and Russian colonial legacy—sparking critical dialogue on the country’s future.
-
TEACHING THE SOVIET PAST
This paper presents the initial results of longitudinal critical discourse analysis of Soviet coloniality through memory politics via school history textbooks in a Soviet post-colony, the Republic of Armenia, starting with its independence in 1991 and over the period of 1950-2023.
-
Securing the Black Sea
Discover how NATO and EU integration can counter rising Russian influence in the Black Sea. This policy paper by Dan Sandu & Mariam Bitsadze offers urgent insights into securing regional stability and defending democracy.
-
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.
-
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.
Social Media
-
2
-
27
We are happy to continue with the Liberal Platform - Youth on the topic of on intra-party democracy with the participants from Georgian liberal parties, members of ALDE. The third seminar was dedicated to image of the politician and its impact on public and intra-party affairs. მოხარულები ვართ ახალგაზრდული ლიბერალური პლატფორმის ფარგლებში გავაგრძელოთ მუშაობა შიდაპარტიული დემოკრატიის თემაზე, ALDE-ს წევრ ქართულ ლიბერალურ პარტიებთან ერთად. მესამე სემინარი მიეძღვნა პოლიტიკოსის იმიჯს და მის ზეგავლენას საჯარო სივრცეში და შიდა-პარტიულ პროცესებზე. თავისუფალი დემოკრატები / Free Democrats Girchi • გირჩი - მეტი თავისუფლება ლელო საქართველოსთვის • Lelo For Georgia რესპუბლიკური პარტია Republican Party სტრატეგია აღმაშენებელი • Strategy Aghmashenebeli
-
6
👉An ongoing summer school organized by Civic IDEA , with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Caucasus, is underway in Anaklia. From July 29 to August 3, the event titled "Ethnic Diversity in the European Integration Agenda" aims to: 🌐Explore engaging topics, including Georgia's multi-ethnicity and multi-religiousness - prompting thoughtful discussions on whether it poses a danger or stands as a significant achievement. Additionally, the event addresses pressing matters like the security environment, anti-liberal populism, the threat of Russian influence in Georgia, and simulation game conflict transformational and security. 💼The summer school's comprehensive approach extends to broader concepts and goals of the European Union, encompassing energy, economy, hybrid challenges, deterrence strategies, and the EU's approaches toward these threats. Participants have the opportunity to engage in both theoretical and practical aspects through interactive workshops, allowing them to conduct research and demonstrate their awareness on the topics, followed by active discussions and debates. 🎓Under the slogan #ReshapeEurope, FNF has launched a global dialogue on how the EU can become more resilient and assertive in order to stand up to the enemies of freedom worldwide. In order to strengthen and defend the European model of free and democratic societies against authoritarian regimes, the EU must regain its radiance and creative power - both within its borders as well as with a view to its relations with other world regions. Make your voice heard and share with us your ideas on how to #ReshapeEurope! Tinatin Khidasheli Natia Kobalia Salome Svanidze
