The Next Evolution of Hungary’s Defence Policy
The Next Evolution of Hungary’s Defence Policy
Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak, Marcin Terlikowski
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Hungary; defence policy; NATO; security;
Summary/Abstract: Hungary’s new National Security Strategy (NBS) emphasises strengthening European defence. NATO remains the country’s security pillar, yet military and defence-industrial cooperation with Germany and France is given priority over the U.S. Hungary’s low commitment to NATO’s deterrence and defence posture weakens its position in the Alliance, which is why the country will try to capitalise on an active defence policy to strengthen its clout in the EU. Consequently, Hungary may support and engage in initiatives aimed at building European strategic autonomy in competition with NATO.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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