March 7, 2025
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10:30 am Panel I: America First, Central Europe Next? Trump´s Influence on Central European Stability and Security

In just the first two months of his second presidency, Trump has revolutionized American governance and taken a bold course. From wielding tariffs, to reshaping America’s role in the Middle East, Trump’s return to the White House signals a dramatic departure from the Biden years. Our expert panel will dissect the key shifts of the new administration and explore what the next four years hold for our region. 

Dr. Gladden Pappin


President of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

Carlos Roa


Visiting Fellow at the Danube Institute

Ilya Shapiro


Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute

Liliana Śmiech


Director General for International Affairs at the University of Public Service, Hungary

Péter Sztáray


State Secretary for Security Policy of Hungary

Krisztián Pomichal


Director of MCC in Slovakia