Regional Studies

Looking Back: 70 Years since the 1956 Hungarian Revolution

On October 21, 2026, the Wilson Center and the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission co-hosted a panel discussion reflecting on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

On October 21, 2026, the Wilson Center and the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission co-hosted a panel discussion reflecting on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. This event brought together leading historians and experts to re-examine the uprising that rocked the Soviet bloc, explore its global implications, and address enduring questions surrounding U.S. foreign policy, Cold War diplomacy, nuclear risks, and historical memory.

Guests

László Borhi
Peter A. Kadas Chair and Professor, Indiana University Bloomington
James Meriwether
Professor of History, CSU Channel Islands