MAŁGORZATA PIETRASIAK

Małgorzata Pietrasiak is an Associate Professor at the University of Lodz, Poland, serving as Head of the Department of Asian Studies and Director of the Institute of International Studies within the Faculty of International and Political Studies. Her research focuses on Vietnamese politics, Southeast Asian integrations, and China’s foreign policy towards ASEAN. She has authored multiple books including The Difficult Reconciliation (2017), a collaborative work on US-Vietnam diplomatic relations, and The Instruments of China’s Foreign Policy (2014). She actively contributes to academic boards such as the Asia Pacific Library and holds memberships in the Polish Society of International Studies and Asia & Pacific Society.

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Her research interests emphasize historical diplomatic processes, regional security dynamics, and the intersection of environmental factors with foreign policy. Recent works analyze post-Cold War reconciliation efforts and China’s strategic engagements in Asia.

Publications span monographs and articles on Vietnam’s Doi Moi reforms, Sino-Russian historical relations, and the environmental determinants shaping Vietnam’s global integration strategies.

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Her advisory and institutional leadership roles reflect her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary studies in Asian and Pacific geopolitics. Collaborations include joint research with Vietnamese institutions, highlighting cross-cultural academic partnerships.