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ELI Annual Conference 2026
The 2026 ELI Annual Conference will take place in Paris on 2–4 September
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New Article: The Transformation of Territoriality in the Sino-Mongolian Borderlands
My new article examines how China’s changing ethnopolitical and legal policies are reshaping the political meaning of Inner Mongolia as an autonomous border region. The study traces the transition from a relatively flexible model of regional autonomy to a more rigid form of integration. It focuses on language and education reforms, the narrowing of regional…
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Welcome to My Academic Website
Welcome to my academic website – a space where I bring together my research, publications, conference activities, teaching, and professional projects. My work lies at the intersection of political science, law, international cooperation, and mediation. I am particularly interested in territoriality, political subjectivity, hybrid conflicts, disinformation, digital platforms, and the changing role of cities and…
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Lecture delivered on 29 May by Ambassador Piotr Wilczek
The main takeaway from the lecture delivered on 29 May by Ambassador Piotr Wilczek on digital diplomacy is that the digital age has profoundly transformed diplomacy.Today, high politics increasingly “lives in the smartphone”. Politicians and diplomats must take algorithms seriously and compete for attention, visibility and the ability to promote their own interpretation of reality.A…
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The Örebro Conference: Truth Matters – Mis(sing) Information
It was a privilege to participate in the Truth Matters – Mis(sing) Information Conference, held at Örebro University on 9-10 December 2025. The conference brought together researchers from different disciplines to reflect on truth, responsibility, academic freedom, and decision-making in an increasingly contested information environment. My presentation, “Grey Zones and the Information Dimension of Hybrid…
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Searching for the Northern Lights in Tromsø
A personal note from a work trip to Tromsø in late 2024 about the long and uncertain search for the northern lights.
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Ensuring Confidentiality in Mediation of Political Conflicts
This article examines confidentiality as a foundation of trust in political mediation. It analyses Ukrainian and European standards, identifies gaps in legal protection and presents a non-linear model of the mediation process, arguing that sensitive information must be protected throughout every phase of political conflict resolution.
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The Role of Mediation in Political Negotiations: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
This article compares direct political negotiations with third-party mediation and explains how mediators can restructure dialogue, separate political positions from underlying interests, identify potential areas of compromise and prevent conflict escalation. It examines mediator neutrality, trust, confidentiality and political authority as essential conditions for effective international conflict resolution.
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Ethical Dilemmas of Contemporary Political Mediation: Adapting to Modern Challenges
This article examines five central ethical dilemmas in contemporary political mediation: short-term peace versus long-term stability, party autonomy versus pressure, economic benefit versus human rights, effectiveness versus mediator neutrality, and democratic values versus international commitments. It offers a framework for understanding how ethical choices shape negotiation and conflict resolution.