Author
Ronald Meinardus
Head of the Turkey Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) in Istanbul
Ronald Meinardus heads the Turkey Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) in Istanbul.
Following studies of International Relations and History in Hamburg and Athens and work as a broadcaster, he began his professional career as a journalist. He held senior positions at Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster.
He has also served the Friedrich Naumann Foundation as resident representative and project director in Greece, South Korea and in the Philippines.
He tweets at @meinardus.
Articles by Ronald Meinardus
Why Asia is the Champion of Globalization
Can the EU replace the United States, as China starts dominating the globe?
September 24, 2017
Modi’s First Year: A German View
Europe is watching how Modi performs in moving India's economy ahead.
May 27, 2015
India and Israel: A Demonstrative Love Affair
India and Israel have a budding relationship based on security and foreign policy concerns.
February 22, 2015
The Obama/Modi Duo: A Summit of Democracies
President Obama’s visit to India has shown the world where his sympathies lie.
January 26, 2015
Bhutan: Reconciling Economic Growth and the Environment
Taking a democratically-based, long-term approach to development.
November 30, 2014
Liberalism in the Arab World?
The trials and tribulations behind raising support for liberal policies in Egypt and beyond.
May 28, 2014
What the West Doesn’t Understand About Egypt
Have the people of Egypt succumbed to a herd mentality justifying any action by the state?
February 18, 2014
Why Asia is the Champion of Globalization
Can the EU replace the United States, as China starts dominating the globe?
September 24, 2017
Modi’s First Year: A German View
Europe is watching how Modi performs in moving India's economy ahead.
May 27, 2015
India and Israel: A Demonstrative Love Affair
India and Israel have a budding relationship based on security and foreign policy concerns.
February 22, 2015
The Obama/Modi Duo: A Summit of Democracies
President Obama’s visit to India has shown the world where his sympathies lie.
January 26, 2015
Bhutan: Reconciling Economic Growth and the Environment
Taking a democratically-based, long-term approach to development.
November 30, 2014
Liberalism in the Arab World?
The trials and tribulations behind raising support for liberal policies in Egypt and beyond.
May 28, 2014
What the West Doesn’t Understand About Egypt
Have the people of Egypt succumbed to a herd mentality justifying any action by the state?
February 18, 2014