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Rafał Waszczuk is a faculty member at the Department of Modern History, Faculty of History, University of Warsaw. He has been serving as an assistant since 2023, following the completion of his doctoral studies at the same institution. His academic work is deeply rooted in 18th-century political and diplomatic history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
His research interests include:
- Diplomacy in the 18th century
- Church-state relations
- Enlightenment-era court politics
- Political history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
- The First Partition of Poland
His recent publications focus on papal diplomacy, Franco-Polish relations, and secret intelligence networks such as the Secret du Roi. These works reflect a strong trend in diplomatic and political history, particularly examining how external powers influenced internal Polish affairs during the Enlightenment. His scholarship is published in edited volumes based on cutting-edge research in Polish historiography.
Scientific recognition includes:
- ETIUDA 7 Scholarship from the National Science Centre
- Distinguished PhD dissertation awarded by the Scientific Council of the Discipline of History, University of Warsaw
Rafał Waszczuk advises on academic matters during his consultation hours and is actively contributing to ongoing historical research. While no formal grant projects or student supervision are detailed, his involvement in major scholarly publications indicates active participation in research networks and academic collaboration. He continues to publish on key themes in 18th-century European and Polish history.
