Navigating Illiberalism: U.S.-Hungary Relations

This chapter explores the transformation of U.S. foreign policy under the current administration, particularly in relation to Hungary's Viktor Orbán and his authoritarian governance. It features insights from an American ambassador on the complexities of diplomatic engagement amid rising authoritarianism and the implications for civil society. The discussion connects Hungary's illiberal model to American conservatism and examines the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Ukraine conflict.