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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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July 02, 2018
Rooting for the Trees: India’s Capital Awakens to Its Ecological Challenges
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Recent protests against tree cutting underline Delhi’s problems with pollution.
June 18, 2018
Gods Against Ghosts: The Exorcisms of India’s Mehandipur Balaji
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A temple in northern India is famed for its exorcism rituals.
June 01, 2018
Helsinki: How to Create a European Hub for Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A relatively small airport in northern Europe became an unexpected beneficiary of growing Asia-Europe connectivity.
May 25, 2018
The New Silk Road Is Old: Why You Should Ignore Belt and Road Initiative Maps
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Looking for good publications on the Belt and Road Initiative? Ignore the ones with maps. (Well, maybe not all.)
May 07, 2018
Daryaganj: Old World Charm at Delhi’s Used Book Bazaar
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Delhi’s Sunday book market is exceptional and very Indian.
May 03, 2018
The Game of the Great Games: How the Olympic Fad Hurts the Postcolonial World
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Seeking international recognition through grand sport events exacts a heavy price on Asian cities.
April 30, 2018
Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will sites like the Taj Mahal become better managed or will they become banners for private firms?
April 16, 2018
Modern, Not Western: Why Hindu Nationalists Do Not Resist Technology
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Modern technology is not inherently Western and the East does not resist it.
March 26, 2018
How Marvel Failed to Promote Seoul and Busan
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Black Panther and Age of Ultron did not focus on the unique highlights of Korean cities.
March 12, 2018
Dumont, Guha, and the Danger of Stereotyping India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The case of Dumont’s book may serve as a warning to all foreigners dealing with Indian society.
March 05, 2018
The Bonfire of Modern Demons: On Original Ways of Celebrating India’s Holi
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Innovative versions of celebrating the festival include burning the effigies of fraudsters.
March 01, 2018
Paying Attention to India’s Saints of All Faiths
By Krzysztof Iwanek
There are cults in India that exist between Hinduism and Islam, but their sites are increasingly claimed by one or the other.