In the 21st century, the role of the state is continuously evolving due to rapid technological advancements, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and pressing global issues such as climate change, public health crises, and social inequalities. To examine these dynamics, the De\u00e1k Ferenc<\/em> Faculty organized a two-day international conference on 5\u20136 December. The event aimed to bring together domestic and international scholars to explore how states can address modern challenges, promote sustainable development, and enhance societal well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n „In the current state of governmental responsibilities, significant differences exist between American and European models, and even within Europe, many dividing lines are discernible. Adding to these complexities is digitalization, which raises questions about the integration of nation-states and sovereignty into the global order,”<\/em> explained Dr G\u00e1bor Hulk\u00f3, the chief organizer of the conference and the Faculty\u2019s Vice Dean for Academic and International Affairs. He added that the conference\u2019s concept was developed with the involvement of Dr Istv\u00e1n Stumpf, a professor at Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University and a member of the Prime Minister\u2019s Strategic Advisory Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Vice-Dean highlighted that the two-day event provided an excellent platform for lawyers, political scientists and other experts to engage in productive discussions.\u00a0„Enhancing the international visibility of our Faculty was also one of our goals, which is why several of our lecturers presented their research at the event,”<\/em>\u00a0he noted. He also emphasized that relationships among the participating universities had strengthened, paving the way for joint publications, scientific programmes and even new training initiatives. Given the success of the conference, he revealed plans to organize it again next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The opening ceremony featured prominent figures such as Dr G\u00e1bor Hulk\u00f3, Dr Juraj Va\u010dok of Slovakia\u2019s Comenius University, Dr Eszter Luk\u00e1cs, Vice President for International and Strategic Relations at Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University, Prof Dr P\u00e9ter Smuk, Dean of the De\u00e1k Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, Dr Cleopatra Charles of Rutgers SPAA in the United States, Dr Istv\u00e1n Stumpf and Dr Michal Radvan of Czechia\u2019s Masaryk University. (Photo credit: Andr\u00e1s Adorj\u00e1n)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In her remarks at the opening ceremony, Dr Luk\u00e1cs emphasized the crucial role the De\u00e1k Ferenc Faculty plays in the University\u2019s academic endeavours, partly because it oversees one of the institution\u2019s four doctoral schools. „Our University is primarily characterized by its technical, engineering, and technological disciplines. However, our law faculty also represents high-quality education and outstanding research, of which we are justifiably proud,”<\/em> she said. She expressed gratitude not only to the international presenters but also to representatives from domestic partner institutions, highlighting the value of these collaborations in advancing Hungarian academic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dean, Prof Dr P\u00e9ter Smuk, underscored the interdisciplinary nature of the conference, which addressed legal, political science, cybersecurity, economic, and social science issues. He noted that over 40 research projects presented at the conference would be published in respected professional journals. „The ambitions of our University are reflected in our efforts to achieve shared goals with our partners, building on existing relationships and fostering long-term, fruitful collaborations,”<\/em> he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conference featured presentations on topics such as rethinking state sovereignty, harnessing modern technologies, EU legislative processes, and new directions in public policy. A highlight of the programme was a lecture by Prof Dr Istv\u00e1n Stumpf on the transformation of the global order, where he discussed the challenges to national sovereignty and shed light on the latest battlegrounds in European political struggles. The event concluded with an online plenary session on cybersecurity, titled \u201cCollaboration Opportunities Between the United States and Europe with a Special Focus on Cybersecurity\u201d<\/em>, during which Joseph Squillace, a professor from Penn State Schuylkill, outlined opportunities for cross-border global cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Created: 2024.12.17. 15:16 The De\u00e1k Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Sz\u00e9chenyi Istv\u00e1n University hosted the inaugural „The Role of States in the 21st Century” conference. Nearly 50 …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8304,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/alumni.sze.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-10-1024x683.png\")
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