History meets diplomacy: Borhi’s take at the U.S.–Hungary 100-year event
On October 7, 2025, Professor László Borhi, Peter A. Kadas Chair in the Department of Central Eurasian Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, was featured in Daily News Hungary for his keynote lecture at Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Consular Rights between Hungary and the United States.
Borhi talked about the “American–Hungarian Relations During the Cold War.” He explored how Hungary’s limited sovereignty under Soviet Union influenced its diplomatic position, and how the United States navigated its strategic interests in the region. He highlighted key episodes—from the recovery of Hungary’s gold reserves to the Berlin Blockade—that revealed the complexities of Cold War-era engagement.
His remarks were part of a broader panel titled “American–Hungarian Relations in the Cold War Era and the Regime Change,” which examined the evolution of bilateral ties and Hungary’s eventual integration into NATO. He highlighted how past insight can guide modern foreign policy amid shifting alliances and renewed global tensions.
At the Hamilton Lugar School, Borhi’s experience in Cold War diplomacy and transatlantic relations helps students see how history continues to influence global politics. His work reflects the school’s overall mission of globally engaged research and student-centered learning.
You can read the full story, Hungary and the US celebrate 100 years of friendship and cooperation on the Daily News Hungary website.