Köztes-Európa

Antant – brit, francia, olasz és USA – tábornokok és tisztek Magyarországon

Gulyás László — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Between 1918 and 1921, numerous British, French, Italian, and American soldiers visited Hungary and played varying roles in shaping Hungarian history. As editors, it was a key question to decide which of these soldiers deserved an individual entry in Volume VII/2 (Foreign Soldiers). In this study, we present a 3–4 sentence summary of the activities of the soldiers selected for inclusion in the volume.

A Mura menti horvátok a „határ szorításában”, néhány aspektus a kezdetektől az államszocializmus végéig

Bali Lóránt — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The life of the Croats along the Mura River, after the consolidation period after the Turkish occupation, was constantly influenced by their border settlement area. This proved to be an advantage in certain historical periods. In the period from the 17th to the 19th centuries, they managed to join the system of mesoregional social and economic relations. This provided them with a slow but continuous opportunity for development, especially after the arrival of the railway. The period between the two world wars did not yet bring the real, unexpected change. The state socialist period became a period of isolation. The border location became a disadvantage. The region became part of the Cold War conflict zone, which changed only after the Kádár consolidation.

Nemzetközi kapcsolatok építése a kultúrán keresztül

Kővári Csilla Margit — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This paper examines the significant role of culture in shaping international relations, highlighting cultural diplomacy as a strategic tool for fostering connections between nations. It argues that culture, beyond being a mere expression of values and traditions, serves as a vital road for mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace-building on the global stage. Through a detailed analysis of cultural diplomacy initiatives and their impact on international relations, this study demonstrates how cultural exchanges foster dialogue, strengthen bilateral and multilateral relationships, and contribute to the dynamics of soft power. The theoretical underpinning of this study rests on the concept of soft power, introduced by Joseph Nye, which highlights the ability of countries to attract and cooperate rather than put pressure on each other. This framework is complemented by theories of cultural exchange and public diplomacy, proposing that culture is a dynamic force in shaping international perceptions and fostering global understanding. Cultural diplomacy, as a tool for international relations, encompasses the utilization of cultural resources to facilitate international cooperation and understanding. Cultural exchanges, including educational programs, play a vital role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting peace. This paper is grounded in the theoretical background of U.S. Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Scholar Program grantees to Hungary from 2000 to 2023, with a focus on the Hungarian host institutions and the fields of study of the U.S. grantees.