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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 12, 2020
India’s Common Man With a Common Mandate: Arvind Kejriwal’s Image Shift
By Krzysztof Iwanek
In Delhi, Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party has just defeated Modi’s BJP. But this is not the same Arvind Kejriwal we knew before.
February 10, 2020
Raisina Rising: India’s Biggest Diplomatic Event Is Gaining Repute
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Raisina Dialogue does not represent "India's World" yet. But it surely displays New Delhi’s aspirations.
February 03, 2020
Meeting the Drivers of India’s Growth
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The goods trucks symbolize a part of contemporary India as such, with all its strengths and weaknesses.
January 28, 2020
On the Right Track in India: The BJP’s Ideological Drive Makes Perfect Sense
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The BJP is in the right position and at the right time to push its agenda.
January 27, 2020
Growing Iranian Influence in Kargil: Next Irritant for Tehran-New Delhi Relations?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Iranian influence persists in a remote part of India.
January 01, 2020
Does India Gain Anything From the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Any benefits from the SCO are cancelled out by the presence of China and Pakistan.
December 12, 2019
What Does the Maharashtra Crisis Mean for India’s Ruling Party?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Is the Bharatiya Janata Party not as invulnerable as once thought?
December 05, 2019
Saving India‘s Intellectual History Will Require a Massive Effort
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some of India’s historical sources are in dire need of preservation.
December 02, 2019
2 Books Showcase How to Write on India (Or Any Other Country)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
It is easy to turn the subjects of stories into objects. These two books on India are excellent examples on how to avoid this.
November 19, 2019
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
November 11, 2019
The Russo-Indian AK-203 Venture: A Case Study in Defense Pragmatism?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
What does India’s decision to enter into a massive rifle production joint venture with Russia say about its priorities?
November 04, 2019
Butter Chicken Sushi: A Mixing of Tradition and Innovation in Indian Cuisine
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Indian cuisine should be accepted the way it is and the way it is changing. Yesterday’s cuisine is today’s traditional food.