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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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March 13, 2017
China’s ‘Great Wall’: Conquering the World With Cinema
By Antonina Luszczykiewicz and Krzysztof Iwanek
Despite being deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the film engages the Western viewer with a clear message.
February 15, 2017
India’s ‘Brand Ambassador’ Purchased by Peugeot
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Ambassador car was more than a car. It was a symbol of old India.
January 03, 2017
‘Azja Express’: Asia’s Life Unexpressed
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The TV show’s formula reinforces European stereotypes about Asia.
December 13, 2016
Remembering Junaid Jamshed: From ‘Pakistan Pakistan’ to ‘Medina Medina’
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Junaid Jamshed was a pop icon, a fashion designer, a businessman – and a devout Islamic preacher.
November 29, 2016
What's In a Hat? Indian Culture on Politicians’ Heads
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In India, you can test the dialogue between culture and politics through headgear.
November 02, 2016
The Curious Stories of Indian Party Symbols
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The symbols often do not symbolize the parties’ agenda at all.
October 31, 2016
A Polish Classic in Asia
By Marta Tomczak and Krzysztof Iwanek
Quo Vadis, the famous Henryk Sienkiewicz novel, has been published in Asia many times.
October 30, 2016
Polish Bombers in a Chinese Sky
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some Polish bands are trying to make headway in the Chinese market.
October 07, 2016
India: The Dying Home of Hume
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The house of the founder of the oldest party in India is slowly turning into ruins.
August 18, 2016
Awes-truck: Indian Trucks Ride to Fame
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The art and slogans found on Indian trucks are receiving growing attention.
August 05, 2016
Counting Castes in India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
An Indian government commission is trying to make sense of the caste data.
July 07, 2016
The Vegetarian: A Delicate Song of Blood
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Vegetarian is the first Korean novel to claim the Man Booker International Prize.