What can an Ambassador do in order to offset the negative effects of the pictures shown on TV?
He can do a lot if he is able to present results from home which show a dynamic and responsible country, through which he can promote his homeland. The role of an Ambassador is like a tailor: if he gets good material, he can make a really nice suit. There is a certain provincialism in Hungary, and the responsibility of the political elite is huge for such provincialism. Nevertheless, I am optimistic about the future of Hungary. It has been my experience that more and more people, all generations but young people especially, recognize that if we do not grab all opportunities, the world will pass us by. There are more and more people getting fed up with this provincialism and wanting to see consensus in politics. These are the people who recognize the value of our relations with America. Im convinced that power matters less than maintaining our competitiveness. Hungary needs to find breakout areas. Such an area is our ability to be creative. How much do Americans know about Hungary? From
