Tbilisi
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been active in the South Caucasus since 1996. The work began with projects of the political education in Azerbaijan, from 2002 also in Armenia and Georgia. The office is located in Tbilisi, Georgia. The main focus of the work is the transformation process of former soviet republics towards modern democracies with free political systems based on social market economy and the rule of law.
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Black Sea Security Conference 2024 Highlights
Explore key takeaways from the Black Sea Security Conference, focusing on EU and NATO enlargement, countering Russian aggression, and enhancing regional security and stability.
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Early election in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan held an early parliamentary election on September 1. It was the second snap election this year ahead of COP29, which Azerbaijan hosts in mid-November.
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The Russia-Georgia War in the election campaign
The Caucasian War of 2008 has become an election issue in Georgia, where a new parliament will be elected on October 26. The ruling party is trying to shift responsibility for the outbreak of the war onto the party of then-President Mikheil Saakashvili and use it as a justification for its planned ban of opposition parties.
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A Destructive Venture
The draft "transparency of foreign influence" law in Georgia poses a severe threat to civil society and democratic freedoms. With ambiguous definitions, excessive scope, and draconian penalties, the law enables arbitrary enforcement to repress any kind of dissent ahead of the 2024 elections. Non-profit entities receiving over 20% foreign funding must register, subjecting them to intrusive inspections and devastating fines.
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Armenia Leaving Russian-Lead CSTO?
In a speech in Parliament in June, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia would leave the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO). He did not provide details on when and how. From Yerevan, Areg Kochinyan discusses the risks Armenia may face by leaving CSTO and the opportunities that step can bring to Armenia.
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The Fight for Freedom: Georgia's Battle Against Authoritarianism
Georgia stands at a crossroads once more as the ruling Georgian Dream party resurrects its controversial law targeting Western-backed civil society and media. With mass protests erupting and echoes of Russian interference, the nation's Euro-Atlantic future is at stake. Delve into this critical moment shaping the region's geopolitical landscape.
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Armenia’s route to EU
A recent European Parliament resolution and intensified contacts between the EU and Armenia signal an active move to deepen relations. Is Armenia ready for this, and what challenges might it face along the way?
