István Szent-Iványi

István Szent-Iványi served as the Deputy Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in Hungary from 1994 to 1998. He played a significant role during a tumultuous period in the Balkans, particularly surrounding the disintegration of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts. Szent-Iványi's diplomatic efforts were crucial in navigating Hungary's response to the Yugoslav Wars, including the controversial decision to supply weapons to Croatian forces. He has reflected on the complexities of international relations during the 1990s and the long-term implications of the Dayton Agreement, which sought to establish peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.