Ambassador András Simonyi
Former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States and NATO
Ambassador András Simonyi is the Managing Director of the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University in Washington D.C. Previously, he held some of the highest positions in the Hungarian diplomatic service, including Hungarian Ambassador to the United States (2002-2007) and to NATO. His focus is on transatlantic security and business, democratic transition, and human rights. He is a contributor to the Huffington Post, The Hill and a commentator on Newsmax on Russia, Ukraine, the EU and human rights.
Hungary has decidedly taken a turn toward “illiberal” democracy, which is hurting its relationship with the United States. The Cipher Brief spoke with Ambassador András Simonyi, who served as [...] More
