The discussion of the “Hungarian Question” in the UN and the problem of Hungary’s Exit from the political isolation, 1957–1963

The most powerful uprising in Budapest on October 23, 1956, which immediately threatened the existence of communist regime Hungary, and entry Soviet troops order to suppress it caused a wide international resonance, 28 led discussions Hungarian question at UN Security Council, later, November, General Assembly. In as tensions Middle East following British, French, Israeli attacks Egypt, had nationalized Suez Canal, eased, situation Hungary came fore UN. Facing opposition from USSR, adoption by Assembly November-December 1956 numerous resolutions did not bring any real effect, with exception those that made possible improve 200,000 refugees who rushed Austria Yugoslavia after suppression revolution. 1957, discussed report special committee formed study country developed result military intervention. subsequent years, United States their allies used discussion “Hungarian question” for propaganda purposes, an effort weaken influence countries awakening “Third World”. At same time, occupied increasingly peripheral position every year. Its fate was directly dependent further evolution János Kádár regime. removal this issue agenda 1963 response announced general amnesty convicted participants 1956’s uprising. It finally brought Kádár’s out diplomatic isolation, found itself illegal change power direct support November 1956.