My XpatLoop.com Interview
Edmond As some of you may know, being an expat—especially in Hungary—can be pretty tough. I recently did an interview with XpatLoop.com about my experiences and how a six-month visit turned…
Hungary Bans Pride: Escalating Attacks on Democratic Freedoms
The ruling Fidesz-KNP government reminded Hungarian politics of its two-thirds parliamentary majority on Tuesday the 18th of March 2025 by voting against public PRIDE parades in Hungary. In a move…
Tracking US Google Search Interest in Viktor Orbán (2016–2024)
This data visualizes US Google search interest in Viktor Orbán from 2016 to 2024, sourced from Google Trends. Google Trends measures search volume over time, with 100 representing peak interest.…
Trump’s Dream of Orbán-Style Power and his admiration for strongman alike.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is complimented by Donald Trump as one of the “strongest leaders in Europe” during the 2024 US presidential debate. The Hungarian leader has emerged as the…
My Case Against Woke Culture – The opposite of Equal
The Case Against Woke-ism: Why Identity Politics Falls Short Woke culture has emerged as a popular discourse, promising to address societal injustices in ways traditional equality allegedly cannot. For its…
Visegrad Group Gini Index (2004 – 2021)
The Visegrad Group (V4), which includes Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, offers a unique perspective on income inequality in Central Europe. Gini Index The Gini Index is a widely used…
Can International Law Be Classified as Law?
In my paper, “Can International Law Really Be Classified as Law? Why or Why Not?” I delve into the legitimacy of International law through the lens of Hans Kelsen’s pure…
Orbán’s holds Kyiv hostage over frozen E.U. funds
The EU passed eventual support for Ukraine in the form of a €50 billion financial aid package, but not without weeks of resistance from the Hungarian government. Hungary’s vote as…
Border Politics – The Limits of Soverign Power Book Review
Border Politics – The Limits of Soverign Power By Nick Vaughan-Williams Review by Edmond Hellawell Border Politics: The Limits of Sovereign Power argues for a fresh perspective on state borders,…
How to Track Site Search in GA4
If your website incorporates a site search feature, harnessing the power of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to track search keywords can be a game-changer for refining your content strategy. In…