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Krzysztof Iwanek

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
Posts by Krzysztof Iwanek
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November 05, 2018

Aasia Bibi and the Plight of Pakistan’s Untouchables

By Krzysztof Iwanek
An altercation between a Christian woman and Muslim women was based on a Hindu custom.
October 03, 2018

India’s Sabarimala Temple and the Issue of Women’s Entry

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Another Hindu temple will open its gates to women, reigniting the debate on Indian secularism.

September 19, 2018

Crazy Rich Asians: A Clash of East and West?

By Antonina Luszczykiewicz and Krzysztof Iwanek
The East may not become the West, but it can surely buy it out.

September 10, 2018

Paint It Saffron: The Colors of Indian Political Parties

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Just like symbols, colors are a part of a party’s image.

September 04, 2018

Virtually With Us: Looking for Gandhi on the Internet

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Want to write a PhD about Gandhi? You can nearly do so without leaving your house.
September 01, 2018

Where Can One Get a ‘Patriotic Muslim’ Certificate? About Mulk

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Despite a preachy posture, the movie’s importance lies in highlighting the plight of Muslims in contemporary India.

August 27, 2018

What’s Behind a Name? India’s Stalins

By Krzysztof Iwanek
One of India’s most important states may soon be ruled by a man named Stalin.
August 06, 2018

Kipling as Mowgli: One View of The Jungle Book

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Both Mowgli and Kim represent Kipling as a child, raised at the intersection of two civilizations.

August 03, 2018

The View From the Blogs: Stories of India's Cities

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Three blogs that share stories from the back alleys of Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

July 30, 2018

WhatsApp, Fake News? The Internet and Risks of Misinformation in India

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Should WhatsApp be singled out for India's fake news problem?

July 16, 2018

Art in the Delhi Metro

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The metro in the capital of India moved from state-of-the-art to art-of-the-state.
July 03, 2018

So What, It’s Not Cricket? India Joins the Football Craze

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The World Cup offers clues as to football’s growing popularity in India.

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