The Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA) is Hungary’s leading foreign policy research institute and think tank, playing a key role in shaping both domestic and international foreign policy discourse. Through its dynamic public engagement activities, the Institute is a prominent and active actor in Hungary’s professional public life related to foreign policy.
Its core objectives include providing scientific analysis and research in response to global foreign policy developments; supporting the work of the governmental sector; guiding public discourse; and fostering a deeper and broader understanding of foreign policy thinking. By reaching a wider audience, the Institute also offers credible, scientifically grounded insights into the background and context of international events and processes.
HIIA’s Core Commitments:
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Research – Analysis – Communication:
HIIA’s active network of researchers produces public studies, strategic analyses, and professional background materials that serve as reference points not only for the Hungarian, but also the international academic and policymaking communities. -
Extensive Domestic and International Network:
The Institute continuously builds and expands its network, enabling it to engage in direct dialogue with international partners and decision-makers across the globe. -
Professional Events and Conferences:
HIIA organizes over 100 public professional roundtables, debates, and workshops annually, both in Hungarian and English, held at internal and external venues. -
Exclusive Platform for International Dialogue:
The Institute provides a venue and expert environment for lectures and public forums hosted by high-level international political, economic, or academic figures. -
Public Engagement and Knowledge Sharing:
HIIA is committed to ensuring its work is not only accessible to professional audiences but also understandable to the broader public. To this end, it communicates its analyses in a clear, accessible format through major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X) and its website. Its podcast series also offers a popular platform for exploring geopolitical trends and foreign policy dilemmas.
HIIA Publications and Professional Materials:
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Külügyi Szemle (Foreign Affairs Review) – published quarterly, both online and in print
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Foreign Policy Review – published annually, both online and in print
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HIIA Policy Brief – in-depth scientific papers published online with ISSN numbers (published regularly)
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HIIA Perspective – short, academically grounded reflections published online (published regularly)