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Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán, columnist and political analyst, currently working as a senior research fellow at the Budapest-based think tank, the Danube Institute. He graduated in contemporary history and international relations from Babeş–Bolyai University in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca, Romania). His main areas of interest are American domestic affairs and geopolitics.
Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán

Tamás Orbán, columnist and political analyst, currently working as a senior research fellow at the Budapest-based think tank, the Danube Institute. He graduated in contemporary history and international relations from Babeş–Bolyai University in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca, Romania). His main areas of interest are American domestic affairs and geopolitics.
Caught in the Crossfire: Can Transcarpathia Recover?
POLITICS

Caught in the Crossfire: Can Transcarpathia Recover?

As long as legal harassment, inter-ethnic conflicts, economic hardships and—on top of all that—war plague the Hungarians in Ukraine, their survival can only be assured by the heroic perseverance we have seen in them countless times before.

Tamás Orbán
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17.01.2023
Kissinger Calls for Peace Talks Again — Will Kyiv Listen?
OPINION

Kissinger Calls for Peace Talks Again — Will Kyiv Listen?

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger advocated for a more realist approach to ending the war —and unnecessary human suffering—in Ukraine, by entering peace talks with Russia. Kyiv promptly dismissed his advice, and why not? Kissinger is only the single most experienced geostrategist and foreign policy expert alive today, what can he know about Ukraine?

Tamás Orbán
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21.12.2022
US Border Crisis is About to Get Worse — If Only There Was a Way to Solve It
POLITICS

US Border Crisis is About to Get Worse — If Only There Was a Way to Solve It

Most Americans think there is an ‘invasion’ going on at the southern border of the United States as more migrants pour into the country than ever before.

Tamás Orbán
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16.12.2022
Hungary – EU Compromise: Reason over Senseless Moralising
OPINION

Hungary – EU Compromise: Reason over Senseless Moralising

The financial battle between Hungary and the EU is coming to an end with an agreement reached on all major issues. Both parties celebrate the result as their own victory, but in fact, it is a victory for European diplomacy, once again driven by reason instead of senseless, ideological moralizing.

Tamás Orbán
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14.12.2022
Ukraine Aid Row: Hungary Is Learning from the Best
POLITICS

Ukraine Aid Row: Hungary Is Learning from the Best

Hungary is accused of being immoral for not agreeing to the newest Ukraine aid scheme. But it takes two to tango.

Tamás Orbán
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07.12.2022
‘Politicians Don’t Like Doing the Right Thing’ — Interview with Kevin Roberts
INTERVIEW

‘Politicians Don’t Like Doing the Right Thing’ — Interview with Kevin Roberts

Modern Hungary is not just a model for conservative statecraft, but the model. Americans, Brits, Spaniards, Australians—everyone—can and should learn from it. And by the way, I think we will, as The Heritage Foundation will be a major advocate of it on both sides of the Atlantic.

Tamás Orbán
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05.12.2022
How Action for Democracy (Export) Failed in Hungary
POLITICS

How Action for Democracy (Export) Failed in Hungary

Imagine how frustrating it must have been for the American Democrats to see Orbán winning with record numbers after they invested millions of dollars in influencing the 2022 Hungarian elections. It’s telling that those most concerned about democracy are the ones who are usually undermining it.

Tamás Orbán
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29.11.2022
Stop Judging Others by Western Moral Standards
OPINION

Stop Judging Others by Western Moral Standards

The violent persecution of minorities and various disenfranchised groups should be challenged at international fora and on the level of public diplomacy, and not in the football field with embarrassing stunts.

Tamás Orbán
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27.11.2022
The Flight of the Bumblebee: A Review of ‘The Hungarian Way of Strategy’
REVIEW

The Flight of the Bumblebee: A Review of ‘The Hungarian Way of Strategy’

Balázs Orbán’s work is a penetrative exegesis of the unique success of Hungarian statecraft in the past decade as well as an astute guide for all nation-states of similar stature. The Hungarian Way of Strategy is a beacon in the fog of our ideology-driven era, meant for those whose understanding of time goes beyond the fleeting moments of the present.

Tamás Orbán
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25.11.2022
A Win for Free Speech: Trump’s Back on Twitter
CURRENT

A Win for Free Speech: Trump’s Back on Twitter

The American left is outraged that President Trump’s Twitter account was reinstated by Elon Musk. This is a good moment to remind it that in a democracy, freedom of speech should not be defined by the arbitrary rules of the professionally offended.

Tamás Orbán
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22.11.2022
Minority SafePack: Indigenous Minorities Let Down by Europe — Again
OPINION

Minority SafePack: Indigenous Minorities Let Down by Europe — Again

Minority SafePack might be over, but the fight isn’t. Even if Europe lets its indigenous ethnic minorities down, the Hungarian government, for one, will never stop being responsible for those beyond its borders.

Tamás Orbán
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18.11.2022
Fighting European Indifference: A Conversation with György Hölvényi
CURRENT

Fighting European Indifference: A Conversation with György Hölvényi

Every minor detail of Europeans’ lives is being discussed in Brussels, except faith. Hölvényi called this an ‘ontological absurdity’, given spirituality’s central place in human consciousness. Eastern Europeans can at least blame communism for this, but Western nations let religion be banished from public life on their own accord.

Tamás Orbán
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17.11.2022
Florida’s ‘Orbán’ On His Way To The White House
POLITICS

Florida’s ‘Orbán’ On His Way To The White House

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been re-elected by an unusually large margin, performing especially well among the traditionally left-leaning Hispanics. His victory shows that standing up to wokeness and corporate interests pays off and may also pave the way for his nomination in the 2024 presidential race.

Tamás Orbán
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11.11.2022
US Midterms: Dems Terrified of US Becoming… Hungary?
OPINION

US Midterms: Dems Terrified of US Becoming… Hungary?

A further addition to the tearful eulogies galore for American democracy, Paul Krugman’s New York Times article likens the Democrats’ nightmare scenario to Orbán’s Hungary. Really?

Tamás Orbán
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09.11.2022
‘No Nut November’ and The War on Abstinence
OPINION

‘No Nut November’ and The War on Abstinence

The internet challenge intended to raise awareness about the negative effects of pornography is getting more popular every year. But so is opposing it.

Tamás Orbán
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05.11.2022
Angry With Hungary, but Deaf to Their Own People?
OPINION

Angry With Hungary, but Deaf to Their Own People?

As Western pundits and politicians are busy condemning Hungary for its national consultation about energy sanctions, they ignore the anger boiling up in their own countries.

Tamás Orbán
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26.10.2022
The RAF and the Price of Wokeness
OPINION

The RAF and the Price of Wokeness

While the Royal Air Force is busy filling up its ranks with diversity hires, Beijing is happy to employ British ex-pilots to train the next generation of Chinese fighters. As crisis looms over Taiwan, these pilots’ experience is vital for China.

Tamás Orbán
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21.10.2022
New Conservatism for Old: What Does it Mean to Be Right-Wing Today?
CURRENT

New Conservatism for Old: What Does it Mean to Be Right-Wing Today?

With conservatism being forced out of an increasing number of arenas and institutions today, the need to (re)define it is greater than ever. If we as a society are to get back on the right track, we ought to be clear on the directions first.

Tamás Orbán
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20.10.2022
DIY Hormone Therapies for Children Are More Common Than You Think
CURRENT

DIY Hormone Therapies for Children Are More Common Than You Think

A recent Sunday Times article uncovered the dark underbelly of the transitional hormone industry and the unbelievable ease with which minors are buying under-the-counter pharmaceutical products online.

Tamás Orbán
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18.10.2022
Alberta Sovereignty Act: Trudeau’s Woke Empire Falling Apart
POLITICS

Alberta Sovereignty Act: Trudeau’s Woke Empire Falling Apart

In its latest stand against Ottawa’s overreach, Alberta seeks to limit the power of federal jurisdiction within the province by passing the Alberta Sovereignty Act.

Tamás Orbán
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15.10.2022
MIT Physicist: One-in-Six Chance of Imminent Nuclear Apocalypse
OPINION

MIT Physicist: One-in-Six Chance of Imminent Nuclear Apocalypse

A scientist used mathematics to calculate the odds of global nuclear war. While the numbers paint a grim picture of the future, the assumptions they are based on are hypothetical. Nonetheless, world leaders should definitely take note.

Tamás Orbán
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12.10.2022
The Nord Stream Conundrum: Cui Bono?
OPINION

The Nord Stream Conundrum: Cui Bono?

War is as much about controlling information as controlling the battlefield. We may never learn who the culprit is behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, but it is clear who benefits from it the most—and who does not.

Tamás Orbán
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07.10.2022
Hungary-Austria-Serbia Summit: Stopping Illegal Migration Is a Shared Responsibility
CURRENT

Hungary-Austria-Serbia Summit: Stopping Illegal Migration Is a Shared Responsibility

At the three-country summit hosted by Budapest on Monday all parties agreed that illegal migration can only be countered by working together for the protection of all of Europe.

Tamás Orbán
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07.10.2022
One Country, Two Visions: Brazil Elects
POLITICS

One Country, Two Visions: Brazil Elects

Brazil is facing presidential elections on Sunday. The outcome of the clash of the titans, Bolsonaro and Lula, who seem to be complete political opposites, will have a huge impact on the country, yet holds few consequences for the world.

Tamás Orbán
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01.10.2022
Fascism Is Back in Italy. Is It?
POLITICS

Fascism Is Back in Italy. Is It?

Giorgia Meloni’s stunning victory was branded as the ‘return of fascism’ by pundits across Europe. While FdI’s connection with historical fascism is a complicated issue, calling the party fascist today speaks only of short-sighted ignorance.

Tamás Orbán
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29.09.2022
Von der Leyen Threatens Italians Ahead of Sunday Election
POLITICS

Von der Leyen Threatens Italians Ahead of Sunday Election

The EC president would punish voters should the left not win the election in Italy this Sunday. How utterly democratic of her.

Tamás Orbán
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24.09.2022
Recipe for a Successful Life: Interview with Imre Bedő — Part II
INTERVIEW

Recipe for a Successful Life: Interview with Imre Bedő — Part II

Too many people today feel that their lives lack meaning. Yet historical generations rarely struggled with such existential questions, otherwise we would not even be here. How does the current masculinity crisis play into the decline of the West, and what could give a purpose in life to each and every one of us in our age? You can find out in the second part of our in-dept interview with Imre Bedő, the founder of Men’s Club.

Tamás Orbán
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22.09.2022
Conservatism Is the Superior Culture: Interview with Imre Bedő — Part I
INTERVIEW

Conservatism Is the Superior Culture: Interview with Imre Bedő — Part I

Toxic masculinity is not the problem that’s plaguing the West—it is the lack of masculinity. Having recognised this crisis, a Hungarian movement is dedicated to restoring the dignity and purpose of men, in service to families and the nation. The first part of an interview with the founder of Men’s Club about patriarchy, timeless values and the unquestionable superiority of conservative culture.

Tamás Orbán
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21.09.2022
Where Transparency Would Be Most Welcome
OPINION

Where Transparency Would Be Most Welcome

As the European Commission threatens Hungary with withholding billions of EU funds, Ursula von der Leyen’s own corruption scandal around the controversial Pfizer deal is growing. Double standards seem to be at the very core of the EU.

Tamás Orbán
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21.09.2022
The War Could Have Ended Months Ago — But the West Didn’t Want It To
POLITICS

The War Could Have Ended Months Ago — But the West Didn’t Want It To

When we think of the scale of suffering the war in Ukraine has been causing worldwide, it is hard to believe that Kyiv all but finalised a peace agreement with Moscow as early as April, less than two months into the war, only to be pressured by the West to drop it. Recent revelations strongly suggest that this might be the case.

Tamás Orbán
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08.09.2022
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