Hungarian Atlantic Council

What Hungarian Atlantic Council does

The Hungarian Atlantic Council (Magyar Atlanti Tanács) is a Budapest-based non-governmental organization founded in 1992 that conducts research, analysis, and public education on Euro-Atlantic security policy. It operates as Hungary's only full member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), giving it a distinctive institutional position within the domestic policy landscape. Its core outputs include policy research, conferences, publications, and educational programming, with recent thematic activity centered on the NATO 75th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, and paradigm shifts in transatlantic relations under the Trump administration. The organization maintains a youth division, MIAT, which was reorganized as an independent foundation in 2024, and operates with a small staff of 8 employees.

The organization's business model is a hybrid typical of policy think tanks: nominal individual membership dues (10,000 HUF per year regular, 5,000 HUF per year for retirees) provide a symbolic community base rather than material revenue, while the financial backbone is institutional funding from Hungarian state bodies — specifically the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Defence — supplemented by NATO-related support and event/conference revenues. Underlying "technology" in this context is primarily intellectual capital: senior leadership (including newly elected President Gergely Prőhle, succeeding György Csóti in 2026), diplomatic networks, and convening power rather than software platforms or proprietary systems. The Antall József Award has recognized the organization's contributions to Hungarian foreign policy discourse.

Name

Hungarian Atlantic Council

Legal name

Magyar Atlanti Tanács

Website

https://mat.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Hungarian Atlantic Council is a Budapest-based non-profit think tank founded in 1992 that conducts research and public education on Euro-Atlantic security policy, serving Hungarian policymakers and the public as Hungary's only full member of the Atlantic Treaty Association.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), Political Organizations (81394)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAIAC

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Security policy research
• Transatlantic relations
• Policy analysis publications
• Diplomatic conferences
• Youth education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from individual and organizational members. Annual fee is 10,000 Ft/year for regular members and 5,000 Ft/year for retirees.
2. State and institutional funding: Support from Hungarian government ministries (Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Defence) and NATO for organizational activities and projects.
3. Conference and publication revenue: Revenue from organizing conferences, publishing research, and educational programs on security policy and transatlantic relations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Hungarian Atlantic Council (Magyar Atlanti Tanács) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that conducts security policy research and analysis, publishes analytical reports on transatlantic cooperation, NATO, and Hungarian foreign policy, and organizes conferences and educational events. It serves as Hungary's primary platform for dialogue on Euro-Atlantic values, bridging domestic policymakers, government officials, and international partners.

Product overview

The Hungarian Atlantic Council is a non-profit policy organization offering a portfolio of intellectual products including analytical publications on security and foreign policy topics, conferences and professional events, and youth education programs through its MIAT Foundation. The organization also manages the Antall József Award and publishes books on defense and NATO-related history. The portfolio centers on strengthening transatlantic cooperation through knowledge dissemination and dialogue rather than commercial products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIAT (Magyar Ifjúsági Atlanti Tanács): Hungarian Youth Atlantic Council - youth division dedicated to educating younger generations and promoting transatlantic cooperation ideals
• Antall József Díj

Products and services

• Policy Publications and Analytical Reports Analytical publications covering security policy, migration trends, foreign affairs, and geopolitical analysis, including studies on NATO, EU, Western Balkans, and the Ukraine-Russia war. Provided to members and institutional partners as part of the organization's research mandate.
• MIAT Foundation Youth Education Programs Youth education and engagement programs operated by the MIAT Foundation (Hungarian Youth Atlantic Council Foundation), informing high school and university students as well as young professionals about Atlantic values and international cooperation. Includes study trips, NATO competitions, and connection to international YATA youth network.
• Book: A Magyar Honvédség útja Pákozdtól a NATO-ig (The Path of the Hungarian Defence Forces from Pákozd to NATO) Book published in collaboration with Zrínyi Kiadó, documenting the history of Hungarian military development from Pákozd to NATO membership. A youth-oriented version was released in 2025.
• Annual Membership Program Individual and organizational membership offering access to events, publications, and networking. Regular membership is 10,000 Ft/year; retiree membership is 5,000 Ft/year, paid to bank account at CIB Bank.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995MIAT Foundation (Hungarian Youth Atlantic Council) participates in YATA's international youth cooperation framework, connecting Hungarian youth with peers across NATO and partner countries.
• Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Full member of ATA since foundation. MAT actively participates in the international Atlantic community and represents Hungary in ATA forums and activities.
• Hungarian Government (Prime Minister's Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState support for MAT activities and events, particularly those related to NATO and transatlantic cooperation
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (KKM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental support for MAT's international representation and foreign policy related activities
• Ministry of Defence (HM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for MAT security policy conferences and programs related to NATO and defence cooperation
• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATO support for MAT activities; close working relationship evidenced by Secretary General Stoltenberg's video messages and award presentation to MAT leadership
• International Visegrad FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported MAT workshop on Central European Security, demonstrating regional cooperation on security policy topics
• Hungarian Academy of SciencesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAT holds major conferences at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences headquarters, including NATO 75th anniversary and Helsinki Final Act events

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mat2331
• Facebookfacebook.com/100092723360195
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hungarian-atlantic-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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