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Krzysztof Iwanek
Krzysztof Iwanek is a South Asia expert and an adjunct, Faculty of International Relations, University of Bialystok, Poland.
Krzysztof Iwanek writes for The Diplomat’s Pulse and Asia Life sections. He is a South Asia expert and an adjunct, Faculty of International Relations, University of Bialystok, Poland.
Previously, he was the chair of the Asia Research Centre at the War Studies University in Warsaw. From 2014 to 2016 Krzysztof taught Hindi at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea. He holds two MA degrees: in History and in South Asian Studies, and a PhD in Cultural Studies.
His main area of interest is contemporary Indian politics and political ideologies. He has also co-authored a book titled Indie. Od kolonii do mocarstwa. 1857-2013 (“India. From a Colony to a Power. 1857-2013″) with Adam Burakowski.
He tweets at @Chris_Iwanek
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February 27, 2019
Is the Future Asian? An Interview With Parag Khanna
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Krzysztof Iwanek talks to Parag Khanna about his new book 'The Future is Asian.'
February 20, 2019
Aung San Suu Kyi: A ‘Moral Democrat’ or a ‘Precolonial Queen’?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Krzysztof Iwanek talks to Michał Lubina, author of a new book on Aung San Suu Kyi’s political thought.
February 13, 2019
The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A few regional parties could potentially tip the scales in India’s upcoming elections.
February 01, 2019
Defying Deification: Indian Politicians as Hindu Gods
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Don’t believe the hype; worshiping Indian leaders is not common.
January 08, 2019
36 Things India Has Done for Afghanistan
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The U.S. president might find it interesting to learn just what India has done for Afghanistan.
January 06, 2019
A Dam for Criticism? The Mohmand Dam Project and China-Pakistan Relations
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A Pakistani company went from losing five bids to Chinese companies to winning one jointly with a Chinese firm.
January 03, 2019
Seeking Capital for the Capital: Will India and China Jointly Fund Amaravati?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The story of Amaravati went from a regional tussle to being part of global processes.
January 02, 2019
Adopt a Heritage: Who Will Save the Everest Estate in India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
George Everest’s mansion is decrepit and New Delhi wants a private company to adopt it.
December 12, 2018
Stirred, Not Shaken: Making Sense of the BJP's Performance in India's Latest Assembly Elections
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP lost 3 important states, but it still remains the main contender for 2019’s national polls.
December 04, 2018
The Temple Guardians: Is India’ Ruling BJP Becoming More Conservative?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Bharatiya Janata Party balances two ideologies: nationalism and conservatism.
November 26, 2018
The Sentinels of the Sentinelese
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India was right to deny access to one of the world’s last unresearched tribes.
November 09, 2018
India and Iran: A Sanctioned Waiver Amid a Wave of Sanctions
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Partial exclusion from US sanctions gives India reasons to sigh with relief, but not to cheer.