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Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

Miklós Vámos is a Hungarian novelist, screenwriter and talk show host. He is one of the most read and respected writers in his native Hungary. He has taught at Yale University on a Fulbright fellowship, served as The Nation’s East European correspondent, worked as consultant on the Oscar-winning film Mephisto, and presented Hungary’s most-watched cultural television show. Vámos has received numerous awards for his plays, screenplays, novels and short stories, including the Hungarian Merit Award for lifetime achievement. The Book of Fathers is considered his most accomplished novel and has sold 200,000 copies in Hungary. Close.

Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

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July 12, 2007 4:01 PM

Joys of Life vs. Reward for Belief

Martyrdom holds no attraction for those who appreciate nothing greater than the joys of living. And fortunately, most of us belong to this group. The rest of the world lives for beliefs, mostly religious beliefs, and for them the instructions of their denominations are stronger than common sense.

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June 4, 2008 12:55 PM

Al-Qaeda's the Victor, Not U.S.

The Current Discussion: CIA Director Michael Hayden says al-Qaeda is more or less defeated in Iraq and Afghanistan. Should the Bush administration take credit? How much?

I do not think al-Qaeda is defeated in any way. Their battle has been more than successful: nowadays the whole world is in a mental state of fear. This is what they wanted. The fact that the biggest, best and most modern army in the entire world was only able to kill a couple of al-Qaeda leaders and destroy a few of their hidden places is not an achievement anyone should be proud of. This seems to be a fight between David and Goliath. I know the American military and a part of the public opinion wouldn’t hesitate to think that al-Qaeda is the gigantic monster and the U.S. troops represent David, the Jewish king. Personally, I am not sure.

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