The Role of Defence Cooperation in Hungary’s Relations with the U.S.
The Role of Defence Cooperation in Hungary’s Relations with the U.S.

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: United States; Hungary; defence cooperation; US-Hungary cooperation; foreign policy; NATO;
Summary/Abstract: Strengthening defence cooperation with the U.S. is intended to give Hungary greater freedom in foreign policy. However, the course and results of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Budapest in February indicated that tensions have not been eliminated from bilateral relations. Hungary’s undermining of NATO political unity, including with regard to Ukraine, could be costly for the country in the long run and may have a negative effect on bilateral economic cooperation with the U.S.

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