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5th Conference of the Richard Pipes Laboratory of the IPS, PAS – Imperialism, Decolonization, Agency. Historical and Political Discourses of Power in the Global East

5th Conference of the Richard Pipes Laboratory of the Institute of Political Studies PAS “Imperialism, Decolonization, Agency. Historical and Political Discourses of Power in the Global East”.

The Conference will be held on 13-14 November 2025 in Staszic Palace, Warsaw (on-site format).

The theme of this year’s conference centers on imperialism, decolonization, and the agency of the postsocialist/postcolonial Global East. We understand the Global East primarily as the space of the former Cold War Second World together with border areas, for example, the former Yugoslavia.

Building on the traditions of Sovietology and Eastern Studies, while strongly encouraging the historical and research experiences of this part of the world, we aim to reflect on the current state and prospects of Global East research and studies.

Conference fees:
● Full fee: 100 euro/500 PLN
● Partial fee (for PhD students, and independent researchers): 50 euro/250 PLN

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Conference – Deportations in the Soviet Union 1944-1956. History and memory

On June 6th at Zielna Centre (Zielna 37 Str., Warsaw) the international scientific conference titled “Deportations in the Soviet Union 1944-1956. History and memory” will take place. Mieroszewski Centre and the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences organize the event. Free admission.

Event’s programme and speakers’ bios [PDF file, 90 KB].

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Webinar – Under Stalin’s Shadow: A Global History of Greek Communism

On March 27th (12:00-14:00 CET), the online seminar will take place, titled Under Stalin’s Shadow: A Global History of Greek Communism. The event is organised by the Richard Pipes Laboratory at the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences. Registration for the event via the ZOOM form is available at the link below.

Guest speaker – Prof. Nikos Marantzidis, University of Macedonia

Chair – dr Magdalena Semczyszyn, Institute of Political Studies, PAS

Registration to the event.

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Conference – From Negotiations to Integration. Polish experience of the accession process and the road to membership of Ukraine in the European Union

On March 25th the international conference will take place, titled From Negotiations to Integration. Polish experience of the accession process and the road to membership of Ukraine in the European Union. The event is organized by the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Polish Society for European Studies and Rule of Law Institute Foundation and it will take place in Lublin.

Program of the conference [PDF File, 458 KB].

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Webinar – Advocacy and Change in International Organisations

On February 26th (15:00-16:30 CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Advocacy and Change in International Organisations. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

What is the influence of advocacy when it comes to driving change in international organisations? By unpacking UN peacekeeping as a case study, the seminar delves into three key areas – strategic communication, protection of civilians, and quick impact projects – illustrating how different advocacy strategies lead to adopting and institutionalizing new ideas within organisations. While notable successes are noted, challenges persist with regard to staffing, accountability, and ongoing contestation. The speakers will discuss the importance of understanding various advocacy strategies for achieving lasting change by dissecting the complexities of navigating internal and external pressures within international organisations. The seminar offers valuable insights into the dynamics of international organisations’ evolution and the pivotal role of advocacy therein.

List of participants:

  • Kseniya Oksamytna (City University of London)
  • Eve Marie Desrosiers (University of Ottawa)

    • Moderator:

  • Anna Grzywacz (ISP PAN)

    • Reference – Advocacy and Change in International Organizations. Communication, Protection, and Reconstruction in UN Peacekeeping, by Kseniya Oksamytna (Oxford University Press 2023).

    Registration to the event via the Google form.

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    Webinar – Proxy wars: strategic competition and irregular warfare in the 21st century

    On January 22nd (5:00-6:30pm CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Proxy wars: strategic competition and irregular warfare in the 21st century. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

    Since the end of World War II, proxy warfare has become a dominant form of the conflict. From great powers avoiding nuclear confrontation during the Cold War, to lesser powers with regional ambitions in the complex, post-Arab Spring Middle East, states have frequently turned to proxy warfare to avoid escalation risks and costs of direct conflict. But proxy wars incur many hazards for the sponsors and proxies alike. Sponsors often struggle to control their partners and proxy wars still carry significant costs, whereas conflict delegation rarely delivers strategic breakthrough. As to proxies, they deal with overbearing or fickle sponsors and may suffer devastating loss of local legitimacy or international opprobrium for the provenance of received assistance. Given these drawbacks, why is proxy warfare nonetheless ubiquitous? Why do state and non-state actors outsource violence when they know proxy war is likely to yield a less than ideal outcome? Why do proxies seek out and accept their help?

    List of participants:

  • Vladimir Rauta (University of Reading)
  • Alexandra Chinchilla (Texas A&M University)
  • Nakissa Jahanbani (Combating Terrorism Center)
  • Laura Jones (Fletcher School at Tufts University)

    • Moderator:

  • Filip Bryjka (ISP PAN)

    • Reference – Routledge Handbook of Proxy Wars, 2023, Edited By Assaf Moghadam, Vladimir Rauta , Michel Wyss.

    Registration to the event via the Google form.

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    Webinar – Rise of the Indo-Pacific?

    On October 30th (12:30-14:00pm CET) the online seminar will take place, titled Rise of the Indo-Pacific?. The event is organized by the Department of International Organizations and Global Security Studies of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences.

    Does the rise of the Indo Pacific constitute the most significant geopolitical shift in recent history? How has the concept of this region come into being? The Indo-Pacific, a region stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the Western Pacific, is undergoing a profound transformation Therefore, this seminar seeks to shed light on the changing dynamics of the Indo Pacific, including the increasing influence of major powers, the consequences of their rivalry, evolving trade relationships, and the strategic importance of the region The seminar aims to delve into the key factors and implications of Indo Pacific rise to foster a better understanding of its multifaceted dimensions.

    List of participants:

  • Aleksandra Jaskólska is is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw Her research interests include Indian politics and regional dynamics of South Asia.
  • Catherine Jones is a senior fellow at the School of International Relations, St Andrews University Her research explores politics and security in East Asia and the development of Southeast Asian states.
  • Barbara Kratiuk is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw Barbara’s research interests revolve around international relations in Southeast Asia and great power politics in Asia.
  • Shankari Sundararaman is a professor at the Centre for Indo Pacific Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University Shankari’s research interests include international relations in Southeast Asia and the politics of the Pacific.

    • Moderator:

  • Anna Grzywacz is an assistant professor at the Institute of Political Studies of Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland. Her research interests include ASEAN and Southeast Asian politics.

    • Reference – Handbook of Indo Pacific Studies (Routledge 2023), edited by Barbara Kratiuk, Jeroen Van den Bosch, Aleksandra Jaskólska, and Yoichiro Sato.

    Registration to the event via the Google form.

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    Conference – Imperial and postimperial emigrations. The case of Russia

    On October 5th and 6th the conference will be held, titled Imperial and postimperial emigrations. The case of Russia, organized by the Richart Pipes Labratory of the Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences. For more details regarding the list of panelists, schedule and how to register for an on-line access via ZOOM app please fillow the link [pdf file, 287 kb].

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