Magyar–indiai kapcsolatok az 1962-es indiai–kínai háború idején

Absztrakt

In 1962, the border dispute between India and the People’s Republic of China escalated into armed conflict. The war not only shaped
relations between the two countries, but also had an impact on Hungarian–Indian diplomatic relations, an issue that has so far received little scholarly attention. In its struggle for international recognition after 1956, the Kádár regime –supported by the Soviet Union – sought to cultivate relations with Third World countries, thus the Indian–Chinese war could not escape its attention. This study examines how the Hungarian state reacted to the outbreak of the conflict and how these reactions were reflected in foreign policy. It explores the role of Hungarian diplomatic missions in shaping the Kádár regime’s narrative and position, and assesses the impact of the war have on Hungarian–Indian relations in 1962 and in the years that followed. Based on primary and secondary sources, the research shows how János Kádár sought to balance Hungary’s position, maintaining the fundamentally open attitude of the Indian leadership toward Hungary. Using an interpretive and explanatory approach, the study uncovers the decision-making mechanisms of the Kádár regime in relation to the war. The findings shed new light on an understudied aspect of Hungarian foreign policy.