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Hungary’s Balancing Act: Strategic Risks of Budapest’s Covert Ties with Russia

Hungary under Viktor Orbán has become a geopolitical pivot point where Russian oil money, Chinese strategic investments, and American capital intersect. This convergence presents serious risks to both the European…

May 2, 2025China, Hungary, Russia, USA

Democracy Governance

Hungary and the ICC: A Test Case for Europe’s Rule-of-Law Commitments

According to Hungarian Justice Minister Bence Tuzson,The Hungarian government plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. While Hungary hasn’t officially withdrawn as of now, there are speculative reasons why Orbán could be…

April 4, 2025Hungary

Democracy Governance Opinion

Orban’s Government Betrays the Values of the 1956 Revolution and Exploits Trump’s Image

Mass protests in Hungary demonstrate that Viktor Orban is attempting to use his relationship with the U.S. President in domestic politics to showcase his influence and Washington's support. Recent protests…

March 17, 2025Hungary, USA

Democracy Governance

Hungary: Trojan Horse in Russia’s Proxy War Against Europe

Budapest could soon lose its voting rights in the EU’s governing bodies as a consequence of its support for Russia and its obstruction of efforts to bolster the bloc's defense…

March 7, 2025EU, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine

- Energy Geoeconomics Geopolitics

Russian Gas, Geopolitical Risks, and the Path to Conflict

The European Union remains divided on achieving energy independence from Russian gas. By demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to resume importing Russian gas, Europe risks escalating tensions with Moscow and…

January 2, 2025Hungary, NATO, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine

Geopolitics National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Hungarian Prime Minister Joins Russian Efforts to Interfere in U.S. Elections

Moscow is once again attempting to sway the outcome of U.S. elections, this time employing information operations with the help of allied leaders. The Kremlin's narrative warns that a loss…

November 5, 2024Hungary, nuclear weapons, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Governance Intelligence ops National Security

NATO Faces Urgent Call for Reform Amid Russian Infiltration and Growing Doubts About Member States’ Commitment

There are legitimate concerns about Hungary's continued membership in NATO. Recent statements and actions by the Hungarian government suggest that, in the event of a military conflict in Europe, Hungary…

October 7, 2024Hungary, Russia

Intelligence ops National Security

Budapest Establishes Infiltration Channel for Russian Intelligence

Hungary may be opening a backdoor for Russian intelligence diversionary and reconnaissance groups into the European Union. This suspicion arises from Budapest's decision to include Russians and Belarusians in the…

July 30, 2024EU, Hungary, Russia

Geopolitics Intelligence ops

Hungary is setting closer cooperation with Russia in Chad

Hungary is setting closer cooperation with Russia. Gaspar Orbán, Viktor Orbán's son, is heavily involved in Hungary's part in an odd combat mission in Chad, VSquare claims, as further details…

May 14, 2024Chad, GRU, Hungary, Russia

Geoeconomics Geopolitics National Security

Hungary plays as China’s bat to kick the US out of the EU economy

Budapest is going to do its best to help China reduce US influence in Europe. At present time China is actively building factories to manufacture electric vehicles in Hungary. In…

May 2, 2024China, Hungary, USA

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