Hungarian Minorities in Borlderlands: Transylvania and Ukraine

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Abstract (max. 250 words):
The author wishes to investigate the situation of Hungarian minorities outside of the borders of Hungary, especially in Transylvania and Ukraine. The relations to the Hungarian Government after the collapse of the Cold War will be considered, including the status law and dual citizenship. Through important examples, the author investigates the life and happiness of minorities in borderlands, both under the socialist governments and the EU membership.


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Kumiko Haba is a Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University, and the next Vice President of International Studies Association (ISA, USA) (2016-17), the largest Association in North America of International Relations. Her Specialty is International Relations, EU and Asian Regional Integration; nationalism, minority questions, especially in the Hungarian border areas. Dr. Haba is the author of 53 books, including co-editing and co-writing, and more than 160 academic and general articles.