Global Opening for Hungary: A New Beginning for Hungarian Africa Policy?

Following the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union it held between January and June 2011, the Hungarian government introduced a new foreign policy strategy of 'Global Opening.' As part of this strategic concept, Hungary intends to revitalize linkages with countries of s...

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Published in:African studies quarterly 2013-11, Vol.14 (1-2), p.77-96
Main Authors: Tarrosy, Istvan, Morenth, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affective Illness
Africa
African studies
Budapest, Hungary
Community life
Community studies
Cooperation
Cultural relations
European Union
Foreign Policy
Hungary
International Cooperation
Policy sciences
Political aspects
Political Change
Political ideas
Political Systems
Presidents
Strategic behaviour
Strategic management
Strategic planning
Strategic resources
Sub Saharan Africa
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Summary:Following the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union it held between January and June 2011, the Hungarian government introduced a new foreign policy strategy of 'Global Opening.' As part of this strategic concept, Hungary intends to revitalize linkages with countries of sub-Saharan Africa with which it once had intensive relations, in particular during the bipolar era. For the first time since the change of the political system in 1989, Africa-related concepts also have been included in plans fostered by the government that has held office since 2010. As one of the very few scholarly articles addressing the issue of relations between Hungary and Africa, the present paper aims first of all to give an overview of historic ties. Second, it analyzes the current potential for Hungarian involvement in Africa, especially after the Budapest Africa Forum of June 2013, with a fuller insight into Hungarian-South African relations as the most thriving framework of cooperation. Finally, it touches upon issues of a long-term strategic Hungarian policy towards Africa. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:2152-2448
1093-2658
2152-2448