International Exchange and Advanced Training
Whoever wishes to spread liberal thought and to further its organisation around the world must promote a lively intercultural dialogue and exchange. Active listening and learning are crucial: true dialogue is based on tolerance and mutual respect. The task of the Department for International Exchange and Advanced Training in Germany at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is to foster and implement these liberal principles through facilitating a worldwide exchange of ideas.
News
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Does The World Still Need The West?
What is "the West"—and does the world still need it? In this thought-provoking episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Bettina Solinger and Sven Gerst sit down with Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, author of The World Needs the West, to explore these pressing questions in light of shifting global dynamics.
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IAF-Seminare 2025
Welche Seminare finden bei der IAF in Gummersbach im Jahr 2025 statt? Hier ist der Überblick über unser Programm!
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"Human rights and democracy are deeply interconnected"
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation promotes human rights, democracy, women's rights and diversity worldwide. With over 60 offices, it supports activists through education and resources. The report shows the work in 2024.
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AI in the super election year - revolution or familiar threat in a new guise?
The use of AI in election campaigns is picking up speed - from deepfakes to microtargeting. New studies by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation show how AI can reinforce disinformation and jeopardize democratic processes.
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Liberalism in a Changing World
From 3–10 November 2024, Sri Murniati Yusuf, from IDEAS Malaysia, had the privilege of attending "The Future of Liberalism: Reimagining the Next Era of Freedom", a seminar organised by the International Academy for Leadership (IAF). This enriching event brought together 26 participants from across the globe to explore challenges to liberalism and identify ways to ensure its relevance in a rapidly changing world. The discussions focus on the rising challenges posed by populism, geopolitical tensions, value shifts, and pressing societal issues like climate change, identity politics, migration, and artificial intelligence.
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Entrepreneurship and Open Market: Lessons in Ecosystems from Gummersbach
Follow Muhammad Nidhal as he reflects on his experience attending the IAF seminar "Promoting Entrepreneurship and Open Markets" in Gummersbach, where he is exposed to interactive workshops, panels, and group exercises that adds to his understanding of entrepreneurship—including its foundations, challenges, and probable solutions within the context of liberal principles.
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Understanding Populism vs. Authoritarianism: Why the Distinction Matters
Is Donald Trump a dictator? What differentiates autocrats and dictators from populists? Let’s map them all on a populism spectrum. Discover more in the new Populist Playbook Explainer Series.
