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 László Bruszt

László Bruszt

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László Bruszt, Professor of Political Science at Central European University, served as Acting Rector and President of CEU in 1996-1997.

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  1. Hungary’s Disease Dictator
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    Hungary’s Disease Dictator

    Apr 16, 2020 László Bruszt thinks Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's latest power grab will hinder the country's efforts to fight COVID-19.

  2. The EU’s University in Exile
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    The EU’s University in Exile

    Nov 28, 2019 László Bruszt draws two sobering lessons from the Hungarian government's ouster of a leading academic institution.

  3. Why Polish Judicial Independence Matters
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    Why Polish Judicial Independence Matters

    Sep 15, 2017 László Bruszt & Nauro F. Campos explain how domestic courts aid development and ensure the functioning of Europe's single market.

  4. Brexit and New Europe
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    Brexit and New Europe

    May 19, 2016 László Bruszt & Nauro F. Campos warn that a UK vote to stay in the EU would jeopardize the EU's goal of "ever closer union."

  5. We the People of Europe
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    We the People of Europe

    Aug 11, 2015 László Bruszt & David Stark explore the parallels between the EU today and the early years of the United States.

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    The Immigration Tinderbox

    In the United States and Europe, immigration tends to divide people into opposing camps: those who claim that newcomers undermine economic opportunity and security for locals, and those who argue that welcoming migrants and refugees is a moral and economic imperative. How should one make sense of a debate that is often based on motivated reasoning, with emotion and underlying biases affecting the selection and interpretation of evidence?

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    Senegal’s Election and Africa’s Future

    Rabah Arezki considers what Bassirou Diomaye Faye's presidency could mean for one of Africa's most closely watched democracies.
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    America Must Lead on Crypto Regulation

    Dante Alighieri Disparte

    To maintain its position as a global rule-maker and avoid becoming a rule-taker, the United States must use the coming year to promote clarity and confidence in the digital-asset market. The US faces three potential paths to maintaining its competitive edge in crypto: regulation, legislation, and designation.

    urges policymakers to take decisive action and set new rules for the industry in 2024.
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    Rached Ghannouchi’s Plight Deserves More Attention

    Abdullah Gül decries the prosecution and imprisonment of Tunisia's widely respected avatar of Islamic democracy.
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    WTO Reform Is Everyone’s Responsibility

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

    The World Trade Organization’s most recent ministerial conference concluded with a few positive outcomes demonstrating that meaningful change is possible, though there were some disappointments. A successful agenda of reforms will require more members – particularly emerging markets and developing economies – to take the lead.

    writes that meaningful change will come only when members other than the US help steer the organization.
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    What Can Stop the Shortening of American Lives?

    Michael R. Bloomberg shows how a loss of public trust in public-health professionals is undercutting US life expectancy.
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    American Sinophobia

    Stephen S. Roach warns that fear has driven US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China.
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    Africa’s Prosperity Depends on Achieving Gender Equality

    Jane Kabubo-Mariara outlines steps policymakers can take to redistribute unpaid domestic work among households and communities.
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    Texas and the Perpetual Crisis of American Federalism

    Alison L. LaCroix highlights the constitutional threat posed by the state's attempt to impose its own immigration policy.

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