US cultural imperialism is as strong and damaging for the rest of the world as political, economic or military hegemony. It destroys solidarity, and spreads ideas and values facilitating further economic penetration and subordination.

An interview with the Socialist MP, who used to be an opponent of the Kádár-regime, was in opposition during the conservative coalition, and finds himself in a weak position when his own political party is in government. He outlines his views about how to democratise and socialise the media and the cultural sphere.

A comprehensive essay by the Hungarian British philospher on the differences between the political economy of Marx and Lukacs. The theoretical inquiry explains some aspects of 20th century politics as well.

The conservative government caused an enormous damage to the Hungarian cultural and intellectual life between 1990 and 1994. Many believe that this was the story of the past. However, negative tendencies can continue under the Socialist-Liberal coalitoion as well, and a return of the right cannot be ruled out either.