In his regular column for Új Szó following his visit to Washington, Balázs Jarábik reflects on the changing logic of American policymaking and the foreign policy style of the Trump administration. He argues that what often appears as chaos may also function as a system - one built around disruption, pressure, and transactional bargaining rather than traditional diplomatic processes.
Drawing on discussions in Washington, Jarábik highlights that uncertainty itself has become a (geo)political tool, forcing allies and adversaries alike to constantly adjust. For Europe, this creates a difficult reality: adapting to a more unpredictable United States while taking greater responsibility for its own strategic choices.
Full op-ed: https://ujszo.com/velemeny/washingtoni-jegyzetek-a-kaosz-mint-rendszer