Bangladesh, March 24 -- The shifting political winds in the United States could serve as a significant boost to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a leader who has long positioned himself as a dissenter against the European Unions liberal consensus. As one of the few European leaders to openly back Donald Trump, Orban has taken a calculated risk-one that could pay off handsomely should Trump reclaim the White House in 2025. Yet, the ultimate success of Orbans geopolitical strategy hinges on his ability to secure reelection in Hungarys 2026 elections.

Orban was one of the earliest and most vocal European supporters of Trump. While most Western leaders distanced themselves from the former US president, Orban embraced him, reasoning tha...