As one will see, a recurring motif in this book is debt. Even the author is not spared. The difference, however (and thankfully), is that what I owe, I owe in gratitude, a world of gratitude. I am in great debt of gratitude to the Central European University (CEU), an institution devoted to academic excellence, critical thinking, and the open society, which I have had the privilege to be a part of. My deepest gratitude goes to Professor Tibor Tajti, who has been my supervisor through this research process. His direction, support, and mentorship have seen me through the program. I have thoroughly enjoyed our exchanges that extended beyond the law. Just words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude. I am truly grateful to the members of faculty and staff of the Legal Studies Department here at CEU, for their immense contributions. Professor Moschel, for his role as director of the doctoral program, who has been immensely supportive and kind. I am also grateful to Professors Karoly Bard, Renata Uitz, Catarina Sganga, Markus Petsche, and Jessica Lawrence. Also, Emeritus Professor Tibor Varady and Emerita Professor Csilla Kollonay-Lehoczky have played no small role and deserve special mention. Many thanks to the department staff, especially Tunde Szabo, Andrea Volgyes, and Nori Kovacs for their important role in making the academic and non-academic processes work well. Also, I wish to thank the dedicated staff of the CEU Library who were ever willing to assist and for making the library conducive for research. Robin Beller of the Center for Academic Writing has been quite helpful with advice on writing. Thanks Robin.