Ramachandra Byrappa earned his PhD in 20th-century history from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest in 2014. He teaches contemporary Asian history and geopolitics at ELTE and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.

The Quiet Architecture: Cooperation Without Constraints

The Quiet Architecture: Cooperation Without Constraints

Between New Delhi and Moscow, a profound power shift is emerging—guided less by ideology than by hard national interests.

December 14, 2025
Washington Applauds Hungary’s Civilization and Sovereignty Agenda

Washington Applauds Hungary’s Civilization and Sovereignty Agenda

Orbán may have gone to Washington seeking a sanctions waiver, but he returned as the undisputed leader of a Europe yearning for a new civilizational project.

November 10, 2025
The Two Superpowers Are Back in Business

The Two Superpowers Are Back in Business

Normalcy in Russia–U.S. relations will transform conflict into cooperation in many parts of the world.

August 18, 2025
Alaska Might Not Be a Yalta-2—Yet 

Alaska Might Not Be a Yalta-2—Yet 

To have a true peace settlement, each side will have to understand the root causes, fears, and experiences of the opposite side.

August 13, 2025