Ralph Schoellhammer is the head of the Center for Applied History and IR Theory at MCC Budapest’s School of International Relations. He is also a frequent commentator on world affairs and writes for outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, UnHerd, Spiked, the Jerusalem Post, the Washington Examiner, and the American Spectator.

The Patriot Alliance: Orbán, Trump, and the Battle for the West

The Patriot Alliance: Orbán, Trump, and the Battle for the West

Viktor Orbán has positioned himself not as a reactionary but as a conservator—dedicated to preserving what is valuable against forces of destruction.

November 15, 2025