In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras Baneth is joined by longtime friend and diplomat-scholar Dr. Zoltan Feher for a thoughtful conversation about international relations, identity, and the evolving balance of global influence.
Dr. Feher — based in Washington, D.C. — is a Nonresident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, and Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University. Together, they explore how global affairs have changed since their youth in post-communist Hungary — from idealistic hopes of transatlantic integration to today’s more complex international dynamics.
Topics include:
- Reflections on Hungary’s democratic transition
- Insights into diplomacy in Washington and Ankara
- The evolving relationship between Europe, China, and the U.S.
- What it means to lead a purposeful career in uncertain times
This episode blends personal stories, diplomatic experience, and academic insight to shed light on how values like democracy, cooperation, and shared identity are challenged in today’s fast-changing world.
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