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NFF at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw: Advancing the Three Seas Industrial Partnership Agenda

New Frontier Foundation (NFF) President Natko Vlahovic participated today in a high-level meeting at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw focused on strengthening the business ...
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The Third Annual Forum of the New Frontier Foundation

The Third Annual Forum of the New Frontier Foundation, taking place on 21 October 2026 in Zagreb, is built around one central conviction: Europe’s ...
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AI Data Centers – myths, realities and opportunities

NFF’s analytical paper examines the rapid expansion of AI data centers and their growing importance to Europe’s digital, economic, and geopolitical competitiveness…
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Digital Resilience and AI Dialogue at Dubrovnik Forum 2026

As part of the official program of the Dubrovnik Forum 2026, the New Frontier Foundation (NFF) hosted a high-level panel discussion titled “Digital Resilience ...
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NFF Space and Defense Industry Delegation Visits Warsaw

A delegation of Croatian space, defense and dual-use technology companies, organized by the New Frontier Foundation (NFF), visited Warsaw from 16–18 June for a ...
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New Frontier Foundation Partners with Warsaw Enterprise Institute on the Wealth of Nations Index

The New Frontier Foundation is pleased to have partnered with the Warsaw Enterprise Institute on the latest edition of the Wealth of Nations Index, ...
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NFF Energy Power Breakfast with Željko Krevzelj: Croatia’s Strategic Energy Priorities and Regional Infrastructure Outlook

The New Frontier Foundation held an exclusive NFF Energy Power Breakfast in Zagreb focused on Croatia’s key strategic energy initiatives and regional energy infrastructure priorities…
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Secretary Wright Highlights U.S. Energy Dominance Agenda and Expanding LNG Partnership at the Three Seas Dubrovnik Summit

During his visit to the 2026 Three Seas Initiative Business Summit in Dubrovnik, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright emphasized the strategic importance of ...
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NFF Hosts Strategic Dialogue Ahead of Three Seas Initiative Summit in Dubrovnik

On 27 April 2026, the New Frontier Foundation (NFF) convened a high-level series of panels, discussions, and private dealmaking sessions in Dubrovnik, setting the ...
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The U.S. Energy Dominance Agenda in Southeastern Europe: an energy policy strategy for U.S. LNG, oil, and nuclear technologies to replace Russian sourced energy

NFF’s strategic analysis examines the United States’ Energy Dominance agenda (NEDC) in Southeastern Europe, highlighting a wave of strategic LNG, oil, and nuclear infrastructure ...
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NFF continues to drive serious, strategic conversations

At a productive working lunch with U.S. Ambassador Nicole McGraw, NFF trustees discussed transatlantic business, commercial diplomacy, energy and AI and what it truly ...
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NFF Washington Roundtable: U.S. Energy Dominance Agenda and Southeast Europe Energy Security

On December 2, 2025, NFF convened a high-level Geopolitics and Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C., focused on advancing the U.S. Energy Dominance Agenda and Energy Security in Southeast Europe…
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NFF’s Transatlantic Leadership Luncheon, Washington, D.C.

The New Frontier Foundation (NFF), a leading Croatian transatlantic think tank, together with the International Democracy Union and the Embassy of the Republic of ...
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NFF Annual Forum 2025 Report: Transatlantic Trade, Innovation and Security

The New Frontier Foundation (NFF) Annual Forum Report highlights key takeaways from the gathering including high level remarks by U.S. and European policymakers, business ...
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Zagreb Hosted 2nd Annual NFF Transatlantic Trade, Innovation and Security Forum

New Frontier Foundation NFF proudly hosted the NFF Transatlantic Forum 2025 in Zagreb, reaffirming our role as Croatia’s leading transatlantic and pro-business think tank…
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NFF’s President Vlahovic Speaks at MBF 2025 in Rovinj

At the MBF 2025 business conference in Rovinj, Natko Vlahović, President of the New Frontier Foundation (NFF), delivered a compelling talk titled “Securing Growth through Geopolitical Opportunities”…
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NFF’s Key Takeaways from the 2025 Warsaw Security Forum

At this year’s Warsaw Security Forum (WSF 2025), Europe’s strategic future took center stage with a provocative question: “Increasing the Stakes: Should Europe Be ...
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Ambassadors Club Luncheon on Industrial Cooperation in Defence Sector

The Polish Embassy in Zagreb led by H.E. Ambassador Pawel Czerwinski hosted NFF’s inaugural Ambassadors Club Luncheon – a new format for dialogue that ...
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NFF Releases Paper on the Implications of OECD Membership for Corporate Governance in Croatia

he New Frontier Foundation (NFF) has released a new discussion paper analyzing the far-reaching implications of Croatia’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation ...
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New Frontier Foundation Organized AI Panel at Dubrovnik Forum

The New Frontier Foundation (NFF) is pleased to announce its contribution to 2025 Dubrovnik Forum, Croatia’s most important strategic conference, organized by the Croatian ...
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New Analysis Highlights Strategic Role of U.S. LNG in the Three Seas Initiative Region

A new policy analysis published by NFF experts sheds light on the rapidly evolving liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure across the Three Seas Initiative ...
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Discussion Report: How AI Can Enhance European Competitiveness

The panel discussion on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and European competitiveness was organized within the scope of the 2025 Dubrovnik Forum, organized by the Croatian Government…
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2nd Annual New Frontier Foundation Forum: Transatlantic Trade, Innovation and Security Dialogue

The New Frontier Foundation (NFF), a pro-business and transatlantic Croatian think tank, proudly presents its 2nd Annual Forum in Zagreb – a high-level conference ...
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Working Lunch with Max Primorac from Heritage Foundation

As a leading U.S. conservative think tank with close ties to the Trump administration, The Heritage Foundation plays a key role in shaping foreign ...
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Upcoming High Level Panel Discussion: How AI Can Enhance European Competitiveness

As part of the annual Dubrovnik Forum 2025, the New Frontier Foundation is proud to host a high-level panel on one of Europe’s most urgent and promising topics…
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Corporate Governance in the Light of Croatia’s OECD Membership

NFF Roundtable explored how OECD standards of corporate governance can support Croatian economic operators…
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First Analysis! Defence Industry Cooperation Between Croatia and Poland Through Three Seas Initiative

The New Frontier Foundation presents this comprehensive analytical paper on the evolving strategic partnership between the Croatian and Polish defence industries, examined through the ...
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NFF’s Co-Chair Vladimir Drobnjak offered comprehensive analysis of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) at Croatia’s Jutarnji List

In a column published by Jutarnji list, New Frontier Foundation (NFF) Co-Chair and former Croatian ambassador to the UN, Vladimir Drobnjak, delivers a sharp ...
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NFF Attends Three Seas Initiative Business Summit & Opportunity One Side Event in Poland

The Three Seas Initiative (TSI) – a regional forum made up of 13 member states around the European Union’s eastern flank – has marked ...
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Laura Lochman on U.S. LNG Exports and the Future of Energy Security in Central and Eastern Europe

Laura Lochman, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, shared her insights on the evolving landscape of transatlantic energy cooperation. In an interview with ...
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Fred Hutchison at NFF’s Energy Conference: Krk LNG Terminal Draws U.S. Interest

As reported by Jutarnji list on March 28, 2025, Hutchison emphasized that Croatia’s LNG terminal on the island of Krk is now of particular ...
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Conference: U.S. LNG Exports and Energy Security of Central and Eastern Europe

The conference titled “U.S. LNG Exports and Central Eastern Europe Energy Security “,
organized by the New Frontier Foundation and USLNG Association, held ...
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Conference announcement: U.S. LNG Exports and Energy Security of Central and Eastern Europe

The New Frontier Foundation, an independent Croatian pro-business think tank, in strategic partnership with the U.S. LNG Association is organizing a high-level conference focused ...
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The Future of  Transatlantic Relations – Structural Shifts in Trade, Defense, Tech and Energy Policies – A Business Perspective

The New Frontier Foundation organizing a private lunch with a panel discussion for a select group of NFF Trustees and sponsoring companies that will ...
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Geopolitics Has Critical Impact on Private Sector Decision Making

The head of the foundation is Natko Vlahović, the founder of the Vlahović Group, who revealed to Business&Banking why, after a long business career, ...
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New Frontier Foundation’s 1st Annual Forum in Dubrovnik

On October 8-9, 2024, the New Frontier Foundation hosted its first annual forum in Dubrovnik, gathering figures from business, politics, diplomacy and the think tank community across Central and Eastern Europe…
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NFF’s Annual Flagship Forum in Dubrovnik: Geopolitical Dynamics Affecting Major Industries and Companies

The New Frontier Foundations’ Annual Forum in Dubrovnik featured international leaders, policy makers, business executives, think tankers and diplomats including former president of Croatia Kolinda Grabar Kitarović…
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NFF’s Debut at Poland’s Largest Economic Forum in Karpacz

NFF made its first appearance at the largest Polish economic forum in Karpacz (previously held in Krynica). NFF representatives participated in a panel on ...
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NFF’s Roundtable on „Navigating the Future: Cyber Resilience and Global Risks Amidst Geopolitical Challenges“

The New Frontier Foundation held a roundtable discussion on “Navigating the Future: Cyber Resilience and Global Risks Amidst Geopolitical Challenges” on June 27, 2024, ...
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NFF’s president visits Budapest and participates at “20 Years in the EU” conference

It has been a pleasure for our NFF President and Founder Natko Vlahovic to participate in an insightful panel discussion on “20 Years in ...
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NFF’s Flagship Meeting Set for 8-9 October in Dubrovnik

The New Frontier Foundation is organizing its annual flagship meeting in Dubrovnik, marking the culmination of a successful inaugural year and signaling future directions, ...
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NFF’s event on the Three Seas Investment Fund

The New Frontier Foundation’s event in the series on “Geopolitics and Business” was about the Three Seas Investment Fund: Supporting Growth and Investment in Croatia and the CEE…
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NFF’s Vlahovic talks at Hungarian Institute of Inernational Affairs “3+2 Seas Initiative” conference

NFF President and Founder Natko Vlahovic participated in a Roundtable discussion on the ‘3+2 Seas Initiative – connectivity through the Middle Corridor and the ...
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NFF’s side event at the Three Seas Initiative business summit

NFF’s roundtable discussion in Vilnius on The Geopolitics of the Three Seas Initiative – Next 10 Years opened up new and important questions such ...
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The Launch of the New Frontier Foundation

In March 2025, the New Frontier Foundation was officially launched in Zagreb, marking the creation of Croatia’s first think tank focused on fostering strategic ...
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Inaugural event of the New Frontier Foundation

The New Fronter Foundation’s inaugural panel on Transatlantic Relations in 2024 brought together representatives from the world of business, politics, diplomacy and academia. This ...
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