Backgrounder posted March 25, 2011 by Marion Smith
Four Recommendations for Hungary's Proposed Constitution
Abstract:
Although a free and democratic state after the reforms of 1989, Hungary has never had a legitimate written constitution that unambiguously represents the consent of the governed. In September 2010, the Fidesz–KDNP government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, initiated a constitution drafting process, and on March 14, it formally submitted a draft…
Backgrounder posted October 21, 2010 by Helle C. Dale, Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.
The U.S. Takes “New Europe” for Granted at its Own Peril
Abstract: The nations of “New Europe” have been staunch allies of the United States in the aftermath of 9/11, and have sacrificed resources and soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Again and again, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have shown their steadfastness and commitment to the United States. Yet America has not always returned the favor. Crucial…