South Asia
The Foundation was established in Germany in 1958. It aims to promote the goal of making the principle of freedom valid for the dignity of all people and in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom works in over 65 countries worldwide.
In South Asia, we have offices in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Additionally, we work with partners in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. We promote civic education, training, and the exchange of ideas in the region, focusing on four areas: economic freedom, human rights, urban governance, and digital transformation. In addition to country-specific projects, the Foundation supports regional programs.
News
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China Navigates a New Afghanistan with the Taliban as its Rulers
Chinese diplomats visiting Kabul, view the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover as the beginning of a “new era” of independent development and a transition from “chaos to order.”
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Democracy in Focus: A Snapshot in South Asia & Europe
The 2025 calendar project, titled "Democracy in Focus: A Snapshot in South Asia & Europe," aims to capture the essence and diversity of democratic practices in South Asia and Europe. Through this initiative, we seek to explore and celebrate how democracy is viewed and experienced differently across cultures, emphasizing its universal importance and the unique expressions it takes around the world.
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Protecting the Rights of LGBTQIA+ Persons in South Asia through the International Human Rights Framework
The paper should focus on leveraging recent legal advancements and addressing persistent challenges while implementing the international human rights framework in the context of South Asia.
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Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland: Why a high-level South Asian presence is important
“Peace for Ukraine” is the deepest yearning of citizens, diplomats, foreigners, active defenders and leaders facing the onslaught of the largest country in continental Europe. Even in the face of daily missile and drone strikes, they seek peace on their terms. Bilateral or multilateral talks focused on stopping the war against Ukraine have done little to resolve the crisis over the past two years.
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Improving India–Europe Defence Cooperation: A New Arms Deal?
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POWER BALANCE SOUTH ASIA
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South Asian Perspectives on European Parliament (EP) Election 2024
Exploring South Asian perspectives on the 2024 European Parliament elections, as they navigate potential shifts in aid, trade, migration, and geopolitics.