Middle East and North Africa
We are an open house for innovation and a global liberal think tank, dedicated to promoting the values and principles of freedom worldwide. Through our activities and publications, we empower individuals to exercise their right to political participation. Our offices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operate within the framework of freedom and human rights, adapting to each country’s unique context. Based in Amman, Jordan, FNF MENA drives three key programs that foster cross-country cooperation: MENA-NET, MENA-EU, and MENA-GEOPOL. We advise, inspire, and engage key stakeholders, developing and advocating solutions that strengthen individual freedom and responsibility.
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The future of Lebanon 50 years after the civil war
50 years ago, the civil in Lebanon began and lasted 15 years. An interview with Ahmad Hariri, General Secretary of Lebanon’s Future Movement and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the “Lebanese National Bloc”.
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Stories of MENA: Sally Al-Naeem
In the remote dry lowland region of Deir Alla in Jordan, blooms, despite harsh climate conditions, increasing weather fluctuations and severe drought, a fertile oasis of fiery greenery and high expectations.
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On The Four Pillars of Long-term Economic Growth
What drives lasting economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? In his latest policy brief, “On The Four Pillars of Long-term Economic Growth: The MENA Region Case,”
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Thousands of Journeys, One Vision
4,000 participants, 300 organizers, and over 200 schools – that is the 2025 Lebanese American University’s Simulation Models (LAUSM),
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FNF & Future Forward Launch 100-Day Parliament Study
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Guiding the Future – How Civil Society Research Shapes Jordan’s Path
Insights, dialogue, and shared perspectives—Coffee Talk brought together civic voices to examine the impact of research on Jordan’s policy and development landscape.
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Stories of MENA: Jourieh Al-Rabih, the Syrian Malala
A rosy fragrance seems to float in the air at the mere pronunciation of her name:Jourieh Al-Rabih or the rose of spring. Not any rose. The rose of Damascus or, rather, of Aleppo.
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Stories of MENA: Sally Al-Naeem
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