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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