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10
Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Summary
This document analyzes the Trump administration's policy towards the Hungarian government, describing it as a radical departure that allows the Orban government to dismantle democratic institutions without U.S. intervention. It details specific instances of this, including the targeting of NGOs and universities, and highlights high-level meetings between U.S. and Hungarian officials. The document also explores potential Hungarian motivations for appeasement and the hopes of some Hungarians for a stronger U.S. stance on democratic values and anti-Semitism.
People (15)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Orban | Head of government, Prime Minister of Hungary |
Dismantling democratic institutions, subject of U.S. policy, welcomed energy investments, potential endorsement of Trump
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| Leon Botstein | Scholar of economics/Judaism and nationalism |
Associated with Central European University, listed on 'enemies list'
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| Allen Feldman | Scholar of economics/Judaism and nationalism |
Associated with Central European University, listed on 'enemies list'
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| Fiona Hill | Council's senior director for European and Russian affairs |
Led National Security Council's policy coordinating committee meeting on Dec 18, 2017
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| Mitchell | Assistant Secretary |
Attended National Security Council meeting on Dec 18, 2017
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| John Bolton | Trump's national security adviser |
Received Jeno Megyesy at the White House on May 15
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| Jeno Megyesy | Orban's chief adviser on the United States |
Met John Bolton on May 15, official point of contact for Carter Page's meetings
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| Carter Page | Then-Trump aide |
Had meetings in Budapest during the campaign
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| Peter Szijjarto | Foreign Minister of Hungary |
Scheduled to meet Mike Pompeo, visited Washington seven times in 18 months
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| Mike Pompeo | Secretary of State |
Scheduled to meet Peter Szijjarto
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| Donald Trump | U.S. President |
Administration's policy towards Hungary, insistence on NATO payments, potential recipient of Orban's endorsement
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| Hillary Clinton | Former U.S. presidential candidate |
Opponent whom Orban might endorse Trump over
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| Barack Obama | Former U.S. President |
Trump's desire to be different from him
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| David Cornstein | New U.S. ambassador to Hungary |
Will arrive in Budapest, spoke before Senate Foreign Relations Committee about promoting American values and fighting...
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| Sen. Benjamin Cardin | U.S. Senator (D-Md.) |
Expert on Hungarian politics, expressed support for David Cornstein
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Organizations (10)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Figyelo |
Pro-government weekly in Hungary, issued an 'enemies list'
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| Central European University |
Soros-funded institution, targeted by Hungarian government, based in Budapest
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| Open Society Foundations |
U.S.-based, harassed by Hungary, moved operations from Budapest to Berlin
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| Magyar Nemzet |
Hungarian newspaper, shut down due to government opposition
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| Budapest Beacon |
Hungarian newspaper, shut down due to government opposition
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| State Department |
U.S. government entity, silent on Hungarian issues, cleared Cornstein's remarks
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| U.S. Embassy in Budapest |
Silent on Hungarian issues, cleared Cornstein's remarks
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| National Security Council |
Held a policy coordinating committee meeting on Dec 18, 2017
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| NATO |
Hungary's defense spending is among the lowest for its members
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| Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
David Cornstein appeared before it in early May
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Timeline (9 events)
2017-12-18
National Security Council's policy coordinating committee meeting on U.S. approach to Hungary.
2018-05-15
First high-level meeting between U.S. and Hungary at the White House, John Bolton receives Jeno Megyesy.
White House
Orban government issues an 'enemies list' of ~200 opposition individuals, including U.S. citizens and scholars.
Hungary
Hungarian government erects legal barriers to close Central European University.
Budapest
Hungary harasses Open Society Foundations, leading them to move operations from Budapest to Berlin.
Hungary, Budapest, Berlin
Early May (relative to document date)
David Cornstein's appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Spring (implied)
Magyar Nemzet and Budapest Beacon shut down due to advertisers vanishing over their opposition to the government.
Hungary
This coming week (relative to document date)
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto scheduled to meet Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Locations (8)
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Central European University is based here, Open Society Foundations moved from here, Hungarian newspapers shut down h...
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Open Society Foundations moved operations here from Budapest
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Location of high-level meeting on May 15, potential location for Trump to receive Orban
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Peter Szijjarto visited seven times in 18 months
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Location of Russian Paks II nuclear plant
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David Cornstein committed to fighting anti-Semitism here
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Source of 'different America' longed for by Hungarians
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Primary country of focus, political situation, U.S. relations
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Relationships (5)
Trump administration
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friendly and intensive contacts
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Orban government
Opening sentence of the document
Jeno Megyesy is Orban's chief adviser on the United States
Megyesy was also the official point of contact for then-Trump aide Carter Page's meetings
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is scheduled to meet Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
He received strong expressions of support from Republican and Democratic senators, including Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Key Quotes (5)
"The Trump administration's friendly and intensive contacts with the Orban government represent a radical departure: It watches idly as Orban dismantles his nation's democratic institutions."Source
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Quote #1
"It was time to try something else."Source
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Quote #2
"The only step left would be for Trump to receive Orban - the first European head of government to endorse Trump over Hillary Clinton and congratulate him on his victory - at the White House."Source
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"The policy of appeasement signifies abandonment. They would like Washington to keep hope alive."Source
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Quote #4
"People who suffer from, or are ashamed by, the government's anti-Semitic discourse and attacks on liberal norms long for a different America."Source
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Quote #5
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