György Busztin

The Fall of Orban Ought to Make Hungary a More Appealing Partner for the Gulf
23/04/2026
The Hungarian elections of 12 April, which swept away Viktor Orban and his illiberal regime, coincided with critical developments in the Gulf as the region braced for yet another round of fighting between...
Gulf States’ Entering the Fray Risks Inviting Rally Around the Flag in Iran
26/03/2026
As the US-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week, Iran’s brazen strategy of pressuring the US through indiscriminate attacks against its Gulf neighbors puts increasing pressure on the latter to act...
Is Swarming the Gulf an Option for Iran?
10/03/2026
With its arsenal of offensive weapons expected to be depleted soon, the Iranian regime may be forced to look for new methods to keep up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors. It will...
Shiite Quietism May be the Road to Iran’s Transformation
04/02/2026
The unspeakable tragedy unfolding in the streets of Iran just recently left the world aghast. Many wonder how a system claiming divine legitimacy can turn on its own people. In the wake of...
Iran Would Need a Gandhi
19/01/2026
The horrific death toll notwithstanding, Iran seems to be just as far from regime change as it was in the aftermath of the former, heroic but futile uprisings against an oppressive regime most Iranians...
Transiting MENA (Dis-)Order: Political, Social, and Economic Impacts: Khayrion’s Second Annual Conference
09/12/2025
On 5-6 December 2025, Khayrion hosted its second annual conference at Budapest’s prestigious Ludovika Akadémia, home to Hungary’s University of Public Service, co-host of the event, to discuss the impact of what –...
The Kurds of Iraq Face New Realities in a Changing ME Landscape
21/10/2025
The regime change in Syria, the downsizing of Iran, and the end of the Gaza War, three epochal developments of the Middle East coming in fast succession, raise the unresolved issues of the...
Europe Attempts to Square the Circle to Ease Its Troubled Conscience
24/09/2025
It is too early to say if the historic move to recognize the Palestinian State by England, France, Belgium, and Portugal will make any tangible difference for the Palestinian people, chafing under the triple...
On the Ground in Damascus: Questions, Answers, and a Sense of Cautious Optimism
13/08/2025
Dilapidated, neglected buildings, hardly functioning services, a sense of being cut off from the outside world - and a pervasive feeling of liberation and budding hope. This is Damascus, eight months into the...
Europe’s Dilemma over North Africa
10/07/2025
As North Africa slips into oblivion relative to the core Middle East, now synonymous with the Gulf and the Mashreq – add Egypt if you like – Europe is left alone dealing with...