Events

We bring together diplomats, scholars, and students through thought-provoking events that shape the future of public diplomacy.

V4 Diplomatic Academy Hosts OTS Ambassadors’ Forum

V4 Diplomatic Academy Hosts OTS Ambassadors’ Forum

2026-07-21

Between 29 June and 2 July 2026, Ludovika University of Public Service, together with its partners, the Wacław Felczak Foundation and the Academy of Polish Careers, hosted the V4 Diplomatic Academy in Budapest. The summer academy focused on diplomacy and public policy, bringing together students from the V4 countries and the Turkic states. On the

The South Caucasus Beyond Blocs: Azerbaijan’s Multi-Vector Foreign Policy

The South Caucasus Beyond Blocs: Azerbaijan’s Multi-Vector Foreign Policy

2026-07-13

The latest event of the Ludovika Turkic Dialogues series, named “The South Caucasus Beyond Blocs: Azerbaijan’s Multi-Vector Foreign Policy,” was held on April 20 at the John Lukacs Lounge of the Ludovika University of Public Service. The key areas of the discussion included Azerbaijani foreign policy flexibility, shifts in the balance of powers in the

Wolfgang Schüssel received this year’s Ludovika Prize award

Wolfgang Schüssel received this year’s Ludovika Prize award

2026-07-13

The prize-giving ceremony took place on the 13th of May at the Széchenyi Ceremonial Hall of the Ludovika University of Public Service. The Ludovika Prize was awarded to former Austrian Federal Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel. The prize was initiated by the LUPS Senate in 2023 to honor individuals whose life achievements and work greatly support the

The Cost of the Middle Eastern War for Europe

The Cost of the Middle Eastern War for Europe

2026-07-13

Impact on Europe of the war in Iran was the subject matter discussed at War in Iran – Strategic Shockwaves: Implications for Europe conference organized by the Directorate General For International Affairs of the Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) on the 9th of June. Representatives from diplomacy and research institutes analyzed the implications of

V4 Diplomatic Academy: Dialogue and Partnership

V4 Diplomatic Academy: Dialogue and Partnership

2026-07-13

Ludovika University of Public Service has once again hosted the V4 Diplomatic Academy Summer School, an initiative that is gradually becoming a tradition. The programme, held between 29 June and 3 July, is jointly organised by LUPS’s Directorate General for International Affairs, the Academy of Polish Careers, and the Wacław Felczak Foundation. The event serves

V4 Diplomatic Academy 2026

V4 Diplomatic Academy 2026

2026-03-23

Join a new generation shaping the future of diplomacy. The V4 Diplomatic Academy 2026 brings together talented young leaders from Central Europe and the Turkic region for a unique experience of dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Through engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and simulations, participants explore key geopolitical challenges, regional cooperation, and the evolving dynamics of a

“Critical Infrastructure and National Responsibility in Times of War” event

“Critical Infrastructure and National Responsibility in Times of War” event

2026-03-23

On 18 March, the Ludovika University of Public Service hosted a panel discussion titled “Critical Infrastructure and National Responsibility in Times of War” featuring Attila Demkó, István Resperger, and Péter Siklósi.

Ambassador Mansour Ahmad Khan Featured on Hír TV

Ambassador Mansour Ahmad Khan Featured on Hír TV

2026-01-16

Hungary’s foreign policy approach based on pragmatism and connectivity was highlighted by Mansour Ahmad Khan, former Pakistani ambassador to Kabul and Distinguished Fellow of the Ludovika Public Diplomacy Program, during his appearance on the current affairs program Láncreakció on Hír TV. He argued that interest-based cooperation; rather than ideological positioning; offers a realistic way to

Poland’s Presidential Election Brings a New Political Balance – Challenges and Opportunities in Warsaw

Poland’s Presidential Election Brings a New Political Balance – Challenges and Opportunities in Warsaw

2026-01-16

Paweł Pawlowski, Assistant Professor at the University College of Professional Education and researcher at the Ludovika Public Diplomacy Hub, appeared as a guest on HírTV to analyze current developments in Polish domestic and foreign policy. According to his expert assessment, the presidential election held in June did not merely result in a change of leadership,

From Warsaw to Budapest: Poland’s Strategy for Central European Unity

From Warsaw to Budapest: Poland’s Strategy for Central European Unity

2026-01-16

Dr. Paweł Pawłowski, Distinguished Fellow of the Ludovika Public Diplomacy Program, participated in a policy discussion co-organised by the Danube Institute and the Ludovika University of Public Service, titled From Warsaw to Budapest: Poland’s Strategy for Central European Unity. The event brought together policymakers and experts to reflect on the future of cooperation within the

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