The tangible aspects of foreign policy and diplomacy often take the form of a summit or high-level negotiations. Behind these, however, lies a great deal of teamwork, preparation, analysis, and strategic thinking. That is why the government has decided to return the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where it will once again play a central role in the professional support of Hungarian foreign policy decisions. Previously, under the direction of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Institute’s operations have been increasingly shaped by day-to-day political expectations, instead of professional considerations. I would like the Institute to once again provide decision-makers with the highest possible standards of independent, professional expertise. We need analyses that clearly show where Hungary’s national interest lies, what tipping points in global politics we are facing, and how these will affect Hungary’s security, economy, and room for maneuver. The Institute’s new leadership will be dedicated to this thorough, independent research and foresight. For this reason, I have asked the renowned foreign policy analyst Botond Feledy to take on the role of CEO and lead the Institute. Hungarian foreign policy requires strong professional foundations, long-term thinking, and analyses that accurately grasp global trends. The task of the reorganized Institute of International Affairs is to strengthen the analytical and strategic perspective and to integrate it organically into foreign policy decision-making. Foreign policy affects our security, our economy, our energy supplies, the Hungarian communities beyond our borders, and how Hungary is perceived around the world. This requires a broad perspective, comprehensive knowledge, and a cross-cutting approach that complements the Ministry’s day-to-day work. We can effectively represent Hungarian interests by relying on the best possible information, analyses, and decisions. That is why it is also important to foster more public debate, accessible analysis, and genuine dialogue on foreign policy—with economic actors, the press, academia, and civil society alike. We are building an institute that both supports the work of the government and engages the Hungarian society as well. I am confident that, under the leadership of Botond Feledy, the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs will become one of the key hubs supporting the renewal of Hungarian foreign policy.