JD Vance, American politician and 50th vice president of the United States speaks at the Munich Security Conference 2025 in Munich, Germany, 14 February 2025

Europe and Twenty-First Century Geopolitical Strategy

‘Rather than embracing theoretical frameworks like the concept of the EU as a “liberal empire”, what is now needed is a far more pragmatic approach—one that focuses on enhancing economic competitiveness and developing strategies aimed at strengthening the role of the EU in the global economy.’

Who Are the Lost Hungarians? — Diaspora Book Launches in Szeklerland

‘I conducted my first interview with the Hungarian parish priest of Passaic, NJ. For me, that interview offered a first glimpse into a very interesting kind of Hungarian world that had been completely unknown to me until then…It seemed to be a professionally fascinating, distinctive hidden world that deserved to be explored in depth.’

The Broader Significance of the Trump–BBC Scandal

‘Why are there still some people…who stand in defence of the BBC? Because, in their view, the BBC…forms part of the institutional network they can appeal to for condemnation and a justification for contempt of Trump even after—despite their insistence that it could not happen—the people of the United States chose to vote him into power again.’

Hungarian–Turkish Ties Celebrated at Budapest ‘Media Bridges’ Conference

Hungarian–Turkish relations took centre stage at the ‘Media Bridges’ conference in Budapest, hosted by the Foundation for a Civic Hungary. Top officials and experts from both countries discussed expanding cooperation in media, energy, and security, underscoring a partnership grounded in trust, technology, and a shared commitment to peace.

Elon Musk Humiliates Von der Leyen over EU Democracy

Elon Musk has publicly humiliated Ursula von der Leyen over the EU’s democratic deficit, replying to her post about the ‘European Democracy Shield’ by asking: ‘If democracy is the foundation of freedom, shouldn’t your position be elected by the people?’ The viral exchange reignited debate over the Commission’s legitimacy and growing centralization of power in Brussels.