معرفی
Dr. Kinga Smoleń is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Political Relations within the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Poland. Her work focuses on international relations, with particular emphasis on Turkish geopolitical positioning, Middle Eastern security dynamics, and cyber dimensions in statecraft.
- Member, Polish Society for International Studies
- Secretary, Lublin Branch of Polish Geopolitical Society
- Organizer of international conferences on cyber security and Middle East politics
Research Focus:
Kinga's research spans Turkey's evolving geopolitical role, Middle Eastern security complexes, and the strategic implications of cyberspace in international relations. She has led studies on Turkish cyber security challenges, Middle Eastern hybrid warfare, and energy diplomacy through projects like the Turkish Stream pipeline analysis.
Scientific Recognition:
Recipient of multiple UMCS Rector's Awards (2019-2024) and National Science Center grants, including her early work on Turkey's post-Cold War geostrategic position. Her 2020 monograph on Turkey's 21st-century geopolitical position remains a key reference.
Academic Contributions:
Co-promotor of three doctoral dissertations and editor of academic journals including TEKA of Political Science and International Relations. She has taught courses ranging from International Political Relations to Cyberspace and Information Security, shaping the next generation of IR scholars.
