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.
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Redefining Leadership - Finding Balance at the Top
Leadership comes with challenges—but what happens when the pressure at the top becomes overwhelming? In this episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Marike Groenewald and Clinton du Preez sit down with leadership expert Jennifer Miksch to explore one of the most pressing issues in modern workplaces: burnout.
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IAF Seminars 2025
What seminars will take place at IAF in Gummersbach in 2025? Here's the overview of our program!
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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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What Constitutes a Liberal Education System?
What does it take to create an education system that truly fosters individual freedom, intellectual autonomy, and equal opportunities for all? In this thought-provoking episode of IAF Continued Conversations, hosts Arpita Nepal and Rainer Heufers welcome two inspiring experts, Michael Strong and Parth Shah, to explore the building blocks of a liberal education system.
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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.
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The Green Side of Liberalism: Towards Sustainable Solutions
In this rumination piece, Rahman Imuda addresses several points that contextualize liberal values with existing environmental policies after sitting in the "The Green Side of Liberalism" seminar.
