How did the UAE achieve keystone-state status? Can the country sustain its high-tech, AI-driven economy in the long term? We spoke with the Deputy Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy about the United Arab Emirates’ original vision and subsequent strategy for becoming a leading regional power, as well as its relationship with OPEC, the Abraham Accords, and its geopolitical allies.

Pentecost is the feast of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Its significance can perhaps be better understood by examining its own origins. For in this feast, the fate of two communities chosen at different points in the history of salvation, Israel and the Church, is intertwined.

What does Islam want from us? Does only radical Islam pose a threat to the West? Is Islam the religion of peace according to the Quran? We asked a Middle East expert, historian, and Visiting Fellow at the Danube Institute about the true nature of Islam, the chances of coexistence between Muslims and inclusive Western societies, and the differences between the main teachings of Islam and Christianity.

The new Hungarian government is still in campaign mode, but in addition to sweeping up popularity and embarrassing the outgoing cabinet, the law factory has also started. The guidelines of the Tisza political ideology, which have been mostly hidden until now, will be revealed in the legislation.

Is Russia still strong enough to maintain its former Soviet sphere of influence in the Caucasus? What are Azerbaijan’s economic and political interests with its allies? We asked the head of the Western Studies Department at the Center for Analysis of International Relations in Baku about possible scenarios for ending the war in Ukraine, power dynamics in the Caucasus, and Azerbaijan’s geopolitical priorities.

Can the new government remove the President of the Republic? Does a two-thirds electoral victory give the authority to dismiss public dignitaries? What can an amendment to the Fundamental Law achieve and what are its limits? After the inauguration of Péter Magyar as Prime Minister, a serious public law battle is set to begin.

Has President Trump so far lived up to expectations? What will be the fate of Ukraine? How strong is China? We spoke to Edward N Luttwak, Contractual Strategic Advisor to the US Department of Defense, about Ukraine’s chances of winning the war, China’s readiness to change the status quo, and the turbulence in the Middle East.

The generational conflict became one of the striking features of the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election: Fidesz, which defines itself as a freedom fighter, was shocked by the way the 20-somethings rose up against it as a kind of ‘alliance of young democrats’. However, there are common elements between the separate rebellions of the two generations, and this can help us understand each other.

Why do feminists criticize Scott Yenor? Is the institution of the family in crisis? What can governments do to support families? We spoke to the Director of the B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies at The Heritage Foundation about feminism, gender roles and patterns, the positive and negative effects on sexual and cultural identity, and the institution of the family.

How satisfied are Croatians with their EU membership? Can family policies solve demographic problems and the shortage of skilled workers? Isn’t Croatia afraid of Ukraine’s EU membership? We spoke to the former President of Croatia about the experiences of Croatia’s EU membership, the future of Europe, and the lessons learned from the migration crisis.