Ryszard Stemplowski

Ryszard Stemplowski is a Professor of Political Science at the Institute of Political Science, Akademia Ignatianum in Kraków, Poland. Previously, he served as University Professor at Jagiellonian University (2005–2010), Director of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (1999–2004), and Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1994–1999). His research focuses on Great Powers, 20th-century political history, Latin American studies (Argentina/Chile), Polish foreign policy, and European integration. He has held prestigious fellowships, including the Humboldt Fellowship (1981–1982) and a Visiting Fellowship at St. Antony's College, Oxford (1974).

Research Interests:

• Geopolitical dynamics of Germany, the UK, and the USA
• 20th-century diplomatic and political culture
• Latin American political development, particularly during the Great Depression and Cold War
• Polish emigration patterns and foreign policy evolution
• EU integration theory and historical trajectories

Awards:

• Polonia Restituta Knight's Cross (2000) for service to Poland
• Recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

His publications span over 200 works, including books like Dependence and Defiance: Argentina in the U.S.-German-UK Rivalry and edited volumes on EU-US relations. Recent articles address contemporary geopolitical issues, historical reassessments, and policy analysis.