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The Huszár government in 1919. István Haller is first from left in the first row.

Christian and Antisemitic? — István Haller’s Christian Politics

István Haller was a prominent Hungarian Christian politician in the first half of the 20th century. His book summing up his views on Christian politics is apparently paradoxical—it is both Christian-inspired and antisemitic. This combination illustrates the troubling tension that…

Ruling Party: Fidesz in Historical and International Context — A Review

‘Is dominance good or bad? What is the relationship between dominance and democracy? What are the main reasons for dominance? Concerning the last question, the authors argue that—besides the already investigated causes, such as the electoral system—five aspects explain Fidesz’s…
Horthy rides his white horse as he marches on Budapest on 16 November 1919.

16 November: End of a Chaotic Era for Hungary, and the Prelude to a New One

16 November marks the day when Rear Admiral, and later Regent, Miklós Horthy marched into Budapest in 1919, symbolically ending the Hungarian Soviet Republic. This remains a controversial event to this very day: while on the one hand, it ended…
Pál Teleki (C, wearing glasses) sitting to the left of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, at the 4th World Scout Jamboree in Gödöllő in 1933.

‘I did not hold you back. I am guilty’: The Life and Tragedy of Pál Teleki

Pál Teleki, prime minister of Hungary in the interwar era, was probably one of the most tragic figures of twentieth century Hungarian history. He was torn between his conscience and geopolitical reality, a tension he could only resolve by ending…

György Faludy — ‘The Happy Poet from Hell’

Faludy, one of the greatest Hungarian poets and literary translators of the 20th century, never really found his place in any system; he sooner or later became a nuisance to everyone, and even if sometimes made compromises, always did so…

Viktor Orbán Makes History — Permanent Governance in Hungary

Since the regime change, we have had eight heads of government, of whom only Viktor Orbán has had more than one term. With his current term running until spring 2026, he has every chance of becoming a historical record holder…

The ‘Great Consolidator’: The Life and Political Philosophy of István Bethlen

István Bethlen was a dominant figure in early twentieth-century Hungarian politics. Contemporary conservatives have much to learn from him regarding consolidation, pragmatism, and opposing radicalism….
Miklós Horthy’s grandson, István Horthy Jr speaking at the former Regent’s reburial in Kenderes on 4 September 1993.

The Last Will of a Misjudged Regent — 30 Years Since the Reburial of Miklós Horthy

Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya, former Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary, died in exile in Portugal in 1957 and was buried there. One of his last wishes, however, was for his ashes to be brought home once his beloved country…
Géza Gárdonyi in 1921.

The Stars of Eger Author Géza Gárdonyi Born 160 Years Ago Today

‘Gárdonyi was a unique personality, a distinctive Hungarian writer, in both his good qualities and his faults. He cannot be branded or put in a box. He must be seen in the light of what he created, with his insightful…
Austro-Hungarian soldiers in 1914.

Declaration of War — Formality or Game Changer?

‘One might conclude that only rogue states wage war without declaring it, yet the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the prolonged military involvements in Afghanistan and Iraq were not preceded by a declaration of war issued by the United…

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