CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Isik, Fatih Semsettin |
|---|---|
| Title | Leadership Matters: A Content Analysis of Israel-Hungary Relations (2017-2021) |
| Summary | Although formal diplomatic relations exist between Israel and Hungary since 1990s, there has been a recent attempt in cementing ties and fostering a strong bilateral cooperation. Especially with Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Viktor Orban in 2017, relations have taken on a new shape. Putting the influence of rising populism trend in global politics by aside, this study argues that leadership traits and mindsets have become another factor that led to this phenomenon, by which a good personal relationship between the two leaders have also emerged. In this study, such influence of leadership and similarities within this framework is examined through a content analysis of Netanyahu and Orban’s speeches in the period between 2017 and 2021. As a qualitative approach is applied to the analysis, a quantitative analysis are also made for the sample speeches. Results from both analyses demonstrate that Netanyahu and Orban had similar leadership mindsets and traits in international politics, which allowed them to get closer and form a strong cooperation between Israel and Hungary within the last five years. |
| Supervisor | Merlingen, Michael |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/isik_fatih-semsettin.pdf |
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