Danube Institute Podcast

Journalist, editor, and President of the Danube Institute, John O'Sullivan, offers his thoughts and reflections on the late Queen, from his memories of her coronation, to her relationship with Thatcher, to what the public reaction her death says about Britain. Due to recording conditions, adjusting your volume is advised.

In this episode of A Metter of Perspective, geopolitical podcast series of the Danube Institute, we discuss some very current questions related to the global energy situation. Our guests, Tamás Pletser, oil and gas industry analyst at the Erste, and Fanni Korpics, research fellow of the Danube Institute answered questions related to the shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy resources, to the role of international cooperation, and to the solutions to the upcoming energy crisis. There are several different feasible scenarios and they agreed that further research is definitely essential to uncover them.

In this episode of A Matter of Perspective researchers of the Danube Institute discuss European military developments since the end of the Cold War. Anton Bendarzsevszkij, director of research, Tamás Orbán, senior research fellow, and Peter Szitás, research fellow talk about defence modernisation programmes across Europe, but they put a greater emphasis on the latest procurement schemes, especially in Central Eastern Europe that might have been triggered by the shift in the European and global security perceptions. The war in Ukraine can fundamentally change the defence mindset of societies, especially on the eastern flank of NATO. The discussion is moderated by Fanni Korpics, research fellow at the Danube Institute.

This episode of the „Broad Abroad Podcast” offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the rule of law debates between Hungary and the European Union, and intelligible explanation on the US Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Why does Brussels constantly criticise Hungary on the field of the Rule of Law? What are the underlying political and institutional interests behind European rule of law debates? Has the US Supreme court decided in favour of restricting abortion rights? Thought-provoking discussion by Melissa O’Sullivan, deputy executive director, and Ákos Bence Gát, head of communications and international relations of the Danube Institute.

In the third episode of our new series 'Religious Diversity in Hungary' we are joined by Abouna Youssef Khalil, a former medical doctor and priest currently serving as the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Hungary. In this episode, we learn about Abouna Youssef's journey from the streets of Cairo to the boulevards of Budapest, and discuss how this ancient faith has found a new home - and a new voice - right here in Hungary. We speak about issues of doctrine, discrimination, and discuss the future of this ancient faith here in Central Europe.

In the second episode of our new series, 'Religious Diversity in Hungary', we continue our conversation with Peter Morvay, the communications and international relations officer of the pentecostal-charismatic Faith Church, Hit Gyülekezete. In this episode, we asked Mr Morvay about Christian-Zionism, how and why Faith Church has a vital role in fighting against anti-Semitism in Hungary, and why is it important for Christians to support Israel and the Jewish people as Christian. In our discussion, we also talked about the international activities of the Faith Church, including their advocacy and relief work for at-risk communities in Israel, Ukraine, and countries where Christians are persecuted.

The Danube Institute's podcast series' newest episode explores the economic, diplomatic and geopolitical challenges the Visegrad Group (V4) countries face in relation to the war in Ukraine, as well as opportunities and difficulties of future cooperation within the renowned Central European format. Our guests are Péter Stepper, senior research fellow of the Institute for Foreign Policy and Trade; Anton Bendarzsevszkij, research director of the Danube Institute; and Péter Szitás, research fellow of the Danube Institute. Moderator: Tamás Orbán.

In the first episode of our new series called ‘Religious Diversity in Hungary’, we had a two-part discussion with Peter Morvay, the communications and international relations officer of the independent pentecostal-charismatic Faith Church, Hit Gyülekezete. In the 70-80s Faith Church was an underground church that had to have all of its worship meetings illegally during the Communist era. We asked Peter Morvay about how Faith Church was founded, how it was able to grow even under the Communist era when Christians were oppressed in the country and about its role as one of the largest Church in Hungary.

In this episode, Martin Koci discusses the legacy of fellow Czech philosopher Jan Patočka (died 1977). Europe seems to have entered a post-Christian era: What do Patočka’s thoughts on Greek philosophy and Christianity, from behind the Iron Curtain, have to offer?

In this episode, Professor Dimitry Kochenov discusses the law and politics of EU enlargement. Is enlargement in the interests of peace? Should Ukraine be admitted to the EU - and when? These and many other questions are touched upon - from Henry VIII's closure of monasteries to the new sanctions imposed on Russia.