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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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June 13, 2016
Artur Żurawski, the Polish Sultan of Indian Cinema
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A Polish director of photography is establishing himself in Bollywood.
May 23, 2016
Indian Politics Is Virtually Everywhere
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In India, even the number of Facebook "likes" counts for politicians.
May 03, 2016
India: Storming the Temple of Saturn
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Forced to abandon its tradition, a famous Indian temple opened its gates to women.
April 25, 2016
The Dry Laws of India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Alcohol prohibition is on the rise in India.
March 11, 2016
Hollywood Movies Attack the Indian Market
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Hollywood movies are increasingly popular among Indian audiences.
February 21, 2016
K-Popaganda on the Korean Border
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Which songs does South Korea choose to broadcast across the border?
February 04, 2016
The New Painting of Kipling at the Victoria Memorial
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A new painting of Rudyard Kipling has been found in Kolkata.
January 31, 2016
Faking News in India’s Unreal Times
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The fake news websites are a response to the absurdities of our times and a satire on media.
January 11, 2016
The Rights and Traditions Rodeo: India’s Jallikattu Ban
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A regional bull-taming sport reopens the debate on the state and traditions in India.
November 18, 2015
Ambedkar Museum: Shared Memorial and Divided Memory
By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s next museum has opened in London to commemorate a great, yet controversial statesman.
November 09, 2015
Cho Seong-Jin and Chopin’s ‘Eternal Sonata’ in East Asia
By Krzysztof Iwanek
A South Korean musician’s victory in the Chopin Competition confirms the composer’s enduring popularity in East Asia.
September 29, 2015
Amir Khan: Boxing’s Saving Grace in Pakistan?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
British star Amir Khan has offered a lifeline to a struggling sport in Pakistan.