Robert Czulda

Robert Czulda is an Assistant Professor at the University of Lodz's Faculty of International and Political Studies, specializing in the Department of Theory of Foreign Policy and Security Studies. His research focuses on security policy, military strategy, and Middle Eastern geopolitics with particular emphasis on Iran's foreign policy, defense capabilities, and regional influence networks. He has published extensively on topics including Iran-Russia relations, defense industry analysis, nuclear diplomacy, and the strategic calculus of regional actors.

• Holds a habilitation (equivalent to DSc) in political science
• Active in academic leadership roles within his department
• Member of international scholarly networks

His research interests span:

• Iranian security strategy and military modernization
• Regional conflict dynamics in the Middle East
• NATO's evolving role in global security architecture
• Geopolitical implications of energy resources
• Small state defense strategies in volatile regions
• Historical analysis of Iranian foreign policy evolution

Recent publications analyze Iran's approach to the Ukraine conflict, Philippine security under Marcos Jr., and defense industry challenges in Iran. Despite prolific output, no specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in provided materials.

Has advised 11 promoted theses and participated in 2 academic projects, though specific details about these are not disclosed here.