Mariam Bergadze

Mariam Bregadze is a Georgian political researcher with international experience at policy institutes and think tanks across Europe. She specializes in Central and Eastern European politics, with a focus on populism and far-right movements. Mariam holds advanced degrees in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies from the University of Glasgow, Corvinus University of Budapest, and the University of Tartu.

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Hungary as China’s Stronghold in Central and Eastern Europe: Balancing East and West

In September 2025, Hungary signed a nuclear cooperation deal with China, further elevating Hungarian-Chinese relations. Budapest’s maneuver leverages strategic autonomy to deepen ties with Beijing and extend its influence beyond the EU. The 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections will be pivotal (…)

Thursday 16 October 2025