Echoes of Authoritarianism: Hungary and the U.S.

This chapter explores the rise of authoritarian governance in Hungary under Viktor Orbán and its unsettling parallels with political trends in the United States. It examines how the politicization of institutions and the control of academic environments reflect a dangerous consolidation of power that threatens democratic integrity. Furthermore, the chapter critiques the resultant economic decline and corruption while analyzing the shifting public perception of authoritarian leadership as elections approach.