The Curious Case of Imane Khelif — Looking at the Paris Olympics Gender Scandal from the Perspective of a Female Ex-Olympian
The case of the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was undoubtedly one of the biggest scandals of the summer, dominating headlines in major media outlets for weeks. Hungarian Conservative sat down with former Olympian Zsuzsa Csisztu to examine the controversial athlete’s rise and its impact on women’s sports from the perspective of a female athlete.
Kontroll: A Journey from the Depths
‘To discover this need to escape the darkness, one must first descend. One of the themes of Kontroll is descent, in both a literal and figurative sense. Another tale featuring this theme is La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) by Italian writer and poet Dante Alighieri (1265–1321). In many ways, Kontroll is a re-telling of The Divine Comedy, with a message of redemption that can be applied to the individual, and to Hungary itself.’
Africa’s Demographic Challenges
‘The main reason why Africa has barely been affected by the demographic transition is to be found in its historical circumstances. The continent only joined the capitalist world system in the mid-to-late nineteenth century—the latest of all the important global regions. As a result, the typical consequences of adopting this model were significantly delayed in Africa.’
Hungarian Commissioner Vows to Block Foreign Influence in Elections
Hungary’s government is taking a firm stand to prevent foreign interference in its elections by exposing corruption networks linked to USAID funding. Commissioner András László stressed that based on US experiences and domestic practices, transparency must be restored to safeguard national sovereignty.
Trump Admin Delivers Final Blow to USAID, Cancels 83 Per Cent of Programmes
After Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration is cancelling more than 80 per cent of USAID programmes, the agency’s role as the funder of a vast globalist foreign influence network has effectively come to an end. However, the same forces are now regrouping in Brussels—and Hungary will be ready to confront them.
Viktor Orbán to Lead 15 March Celebrations with Commemorative Speech
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will deliver a commemorative speech on 15 March at the Museum Garden of the Hungarian National Museum, marking the anniversary of the 1848–49 revolution. The national celebrations will include a series of events, historical exhibitions, and public ceremonies.
The Plight of Syria’s Christians Continues under the New Caliph
‘Christians are believed to have constituted about 30 per cent of the Syrian population in the 1920s. Before the Syrian civil war, they made up about 10 per cent of Syria’s people, a figure now diminished to about 2.5 per cent, falling from 1.5 million in 2012 to about 300,000 in 2022. Most Christians left for Lebanon, Europe and North America, escaping the war and Syria’s economic straits.’
Trump Considers to Relocate US Soldiers to Hungary — How Likely Is It?
Donald Trump is reportedly considering relocating some 35,000 US soldiers from Germany to Hungary. Viktor Orbán has long advocated for strengthening European defence and establishing a joint European army, while also fully meeting Hungary’s NATO commitments on defence spending. At the same time, Hungary remains the only EU country that shares the United States’ position on Ukraine. But how likely is this plan to materialize?
US Supreme Court Rules Unanimously in Favour of Hungary
The US Supreme Court ruled 9–0 in favour of Hungary in the case Republic of Hungary v Simon. 14 Holocaust survivors sued the Hungarian government and its railway company for damages for their property confiscated during World War II. However, the highest court in the US ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over the matter, as per the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976.
Polish FM Calls for EU Referendum on Hungary’s Membership
After Viktor Orbán announced that Hungary would hold a public vote on Ukraine’s EU accession, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested holding a similar vote across member states on Hungary’s EU membership. However, Hungary is not alone in viewing Kyiv’s accession as a potential threat to the European economy. Polish farmers also fear the collapse of the agricultural sector, and their votes could be decisive in the country’s presidential election in May.
