Science/Economics paper by Dani, Tamás
The Relation of East Central Europe and Northeastern United States in Light of Hungarian and Czech Foreign Economy Policies
Type of Abstract (select):Abstract (max. 250 words):
The research of the author is involved with Hungarian and Czech foreign economic policies, mainly the diversification of their global trade export opportunities. He conducted two case studies: the first one highlighted relations with the East: The relation of East Central Europe and the Pearl River Delta Chinese Region (mainly Hong Kong, Canton and Macau) in light of Hungarian and Czech foreign economic policies. The second study highlighted relations with the West: The relation of East Central Europe and Northeastern United States (mainly New York and Pittsburgh) in light of Hungarian and Czech foreign economic policies. This paper aims to give a comprehensive overview of the second case. The author's research explores the geo-economic role and importance of East Central European small and medium sized states, reviews their adaption strategies in foreign trade and also in foreign affairs in a changing, multipolar world. The research is based on national and international literature, policy documents, and also diplomatic and professional interviews, complemented by processing of international databases, statistics, maps, and graphs. The study presents examples of how Hungarian and Czech companies can succeed in the of New York and Pittsburgh area, and also how can the Hungarian diaspora connect to these projects.
Brief Professional Bio (max. 100 words):
Tamas Dani successfully finished his studies at Budapest Metropolitan University, University of Szeged, Aalborg University (2BSc and 2MSc Economic courses), University of Pecs (Geography MSc course and Geopolitical Doctoral Program.He has work experience in international relations and projects: United Nations Development Programme, Hungarian Governmental institutes, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Aalborg University, Leader of a Research-Development-Innovation and International Projects Division in the Hungarian Foreign Trade Bank’s Project Management Company, Head of Project Office in Budafok-PMH and also leaded Geopolitics, Geo-strategy, Project-management and Project-leading university courses in Budapest Business School as university lecturer. He gave conference lectures and made interviews in several cities as in Hong Kong, Moscow, Macau, Istanbul, Shanghai, Lodz, Cluj, Famagusta, Prague,in his research field.