The aim of the Center for the Study of Diplomacy is to carry out interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research in areas such as:
- a multidimensional approach to state, institutional, historical, public, scientific, climatic, military and economic diplomacy;
- diplomatic protocol;
- communication of Poles in Poland and abroad;
- the history and contemporary thought of diplomacy as well as diplomatic bibliography, the results of which will be published in the form of reports, articles, bibliographic notes, and monographs.
An important aspect of the center’s activities is also creating a rich and unique educational offer at the university level, primarily in the form of postgraduate studies, but also in the form of certified training and workshops, as well as a Summer School of Diplomacy.
The Center also serves as a hub for cultural diplomacy and an open forum for international debate on major current socio-political issues, the historical context of diplomacy, ethical dimensions of diplomatic service, the promotion of Poland and its viewpoints internationally, and discussions regarding the strengthening of Poland’s position in international affairs.
All activities of the Center are interdisciplinary and international, thus promoting a holistic approach to scientific research as well as the development of students and learners.
The center started its operations on May 31, 2023.
The inaugural lecture “How Much of God Is There in Contemporary Diplomacy?” was delivered by the Director of the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna, Dr. Emil Brix.
SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
The Scientific Council of the KUL Center for Research on Diplomacy consists of outstanding Polish and foreign scholars, current and former diplomats, as well as representatives of prestigious foreign centers for research on diplomacy and foreign policy.
Members of the Scientific Council:
- Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski - Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
- Dr. Emil Brix - Ambassador, Director of the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna
- Dr. hab. Hanna Suchocka, Prof. UAM - Ambassador
- Jolanta Róża Kozłowska - Ambassador
