Tomasz Stępniewski

Dr. hab. Tomasz Stępniewski is a Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, specializing in the Department of Political Theory and Eastern Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on geopolitics, international relations, and security dynamics in Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union’s eastern neighbourhood.

• University: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
• School: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Department: Department of Political Theory and Eastern Studies
• Email: tomasz.stepniewski@kul.pl
• ORCID: 0000-0002-4581-5145

Stępniewski’s research explores geopolitical tensions, hybrid warfare, and institutional frameworks in Eastern Europe. He examines Russian revisionism, NATO’s adaptation, EU policy responses, and the interplay of historical memory in contemporary security discourses. His work often bridges theoretical analysis with practical implications for regional stability.

His scholarly contributions include analyses of the European Union’s eastern neighbourhood evolution post-2022, Russian strategic frameworks, and Belarusian propaganda dynamics. These articles highlight the intersection of sovereignty, conflict, and institutional resilience in post-Soviet contexts.

No scientific awards or student advisement records were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His academic engagement centers on peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and critical reviews in journals like Studia Europejskie-Studies in European Affairs and Historia i Świat.