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Notes is a space where I share short reflections on current research, conference insights, emerging ideas, travel observations, and work in progress. These notes are less formal than journal publications but reflect the development of my research interests, academic experiences, and ongoing projects.

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Conference Notes

Conference Highlights and Reflections

This section brings together reflections, and materials from conferences in which I have participated.

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… Read more: The Örebro Conference: Truth Matters – Mis(sing) Information

Publication Notes

Publication Highlights and Reflections

This section presents reflections, summaries, and additional materials related to my academic publications.

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… Read more: New Article: The Transformation of Territoriality in the Sino-Mongolian Borderlands
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.
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.
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.

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