ZMIERZYĆ ARSZYNEM. MAREK KARP AND THE CENTRE FOR EASTERN STUDIES

Discover the fascinating history of an institution that shaped Polish eastern policy. Andrzej Brzeziecki's book is a detailed account of the Centre for Eastern Studies, founded by Marek Karp. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of its creation and development, from organizational chaos to professionalism and international contacts.

• History of an institution shaping Polish eastern policy
• Vision of Marek Karp and his influence on the OSW
• Behind-the-scenes of the creation of the Third Republic
• Analyses and warnings about threats from the East
• Knowledge and experience valued by successive governments
• Story about the people creating the OSW
• Details about the functioning of the institution

The Third Republic was born in revolutionary turmoil, with the burden of the past and hopes for the future. The history of the Centre for Eastern Studies, created by Marek Karp, reflects like a lens all the good and bad features of the state and its administration created after 1989 - from organizational chaos and typewriters to professionalism, modern technologies and international contacts. This was possible thanks to the vision and a bit of madness of the "last citizen of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania", as Karp was sometimes called. Because his vision of Poland's future had strong foundations in the past.

Karp gathered around him a considerable group of enthusiasts ready to serve the state. For some, eggheads, for others, spies - for over 30 years, OSW analysts have been observing Poland's environment to warn against danger before it hangs over our borders. They do so in the belief that, contrary to what a Russian poet wrote, Russia can be "measured with an arshin", i.e. try to understand the policy of the Kremlin and other countries in the East without emotion. For years, they have also held important state functions, and their knowledge and experience are valued by successive governments and respected abroad.

Andrzej Brzeziecki's book is a detailed, not without drama, but also with a touch of humor, story about one of the most extraordinary and important institutions in Poland. Hardcover edition, has 608 pages in 162x246 mm format. Year of publication: 2024. Publisher: Horyzont.

Specification:

Author: Andrzej Brzeziecki

Publisher: Horyzont

Year of publication: 2024

Cover: Hardcover

Number of pages: 608

Format: 162x246 mm

ISBN: 9788367870837