The quest for convergence in Hungarian-Romanian relationships: A multi-actor approach and the transferability of good practices
The quest for convergence in Hungarian-Romanian relationships: A multi-actor approach and the transferability of good practices
Author(s): Bogdan Mihai RADUSubject(s): International relations/trade, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Politics and Identity
Published by: Editura Universităţii din Bucureşti
Keywords: ethnic relations; reconciliation; Hungarian-Romanian relations; Franco-German relations; bilateral relations; UDMR/RMDSZ; national identity;
Summary/Abstract: Hungarian-Romanian relations are difficult to assess because they involve a vast set of actors: from diplomats to civil society, from political parties to churches. If convergence in foreign policy is to be achieved and if genuine reconciliation is to take place, all these actors have to be taken into consideration and have to engage in a concerted manner. Bilateral relations between Hungary and Romania benefit from a dense network of cooperation initiatives, but they are neither sustainable, nor integrated into a vision aiming for convergence and reconciliation. Political will, joint historical research projects and youth bi-ethnic socialization are critical in creating a bilateral relation supported by true reconciliation.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Bucureşti. Seria Ştiinţe Politice
- Issue Year: XXIV/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 211-236
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English