The current U.S. government shutdown, which started on October 1, has already caused major chaos in U.S. air travel. As of Saturday, the shutdown stands at an unprecedented 39 days. It affects nearly 1.4 million federal employees, many of whom are working without pay or have been placed on mandatory unpaid leave. As a result,…

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had great success in executing energy diplomacy. He is having to steer these discussions through the perfect storm that is today’s geopolitical environment. His administration’s efforts to balance energy needs and international relations have yielded mixed results, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and sanctions on…