Intro
Welcome to the Paradiplomacy Lab - Centre for Studies on Paradiplomacy and City Diplomacy, a research team exploring the fascinating world of paradiplomacy and city diplomacy. We are part of the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the University of Lodz.
As the global landscape evolves, the roles of cities and regions in international relations have become increasingly significant, opening new avenues for research, collaboration, and engagement. We aim to delve into these dynamics, offering a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering innovation, and building bridges between academia and practice.
News
Paradiplomacy Lab at the Summer Academy in Bonn
Prof. Tomasz Kamiński and Dr. Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska participated in the Summer Academy "Subnational Diplomacy. Shaping Global Affairs", held from 15 to 18 June, and organized by the Academy of…
New Grant Awarded for Research on the Participation of Cities in Development Cooperation
We are pleased to announce that a research team led by Prof. Tomasz Kamiński has been awarded a prestigious OPUS grant from the National Science Centre for the project “Participation of Cities in…
Paradiplomacy Lab at the 3rd Paradiplomatic Conference in Poznań
On May 27, members of the Paradiplomacy Lab participated in the 3rd Paradiplomatic Conference: International Identity of Regions, held at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.The team presented…
Polish Cities on the Frontline of Solidarity: New Report Highlights Municipal Support for Ukraine
The new report titled "The First Line of Solidarity: How Polish Cities Supported Ukraine" presents the first comprehensive analysis of the scale, and forms of aid provided by Poland’s eleven largest…
Paradiplomacy Lab at ISA’s 66th Annual Convention in Chicago
From March 1–5, 2025, the entire Paradiplomacy Lab team participated in the 66th Annual Convention of the International Studies Association (ISA) in Chicago. This prestigious event brought together…
New paper: German Multi-Level Relations with Superpowers. A Comparison of Subnational Cooperation with American and Chinese Partners
We are pleased to announce that members of our Paradiplomacy Lab team have published a new paper!This time, Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska, Tomasz Kamiński and Marcin Frenkel have contributed to the…
PhD Defense of Michał Gzik
Today, at the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the University of Łódź, our team member Michał Gzik successfully defended his PhD!
New paper: Fragile ties: exploring city diplomacy in times of crises
Our Lab’s members, Michał Gzik, Tomasz Kamiński, and Natalia Matiaszczyk, have just published an article on how city diplomacy can be fragile in times of crisis. The article highlights the differences…
Members of the Paradiplomacy Lab Presented Their Research in Portugal and Spain
On Friday, December 13, at the invitation of the University of Minho, Professor Tomasz Kamiński delivered a seminar in Braga, Portugal, titled “Cities as Actors in the EU Policy Towards China”. During…
Prof. Tomasz Kamiński Opens REPIT Conference with Keynote Lecture
We are pleased to share that Prof. Tomasz Kamiński, Chair of the Paradiplomacy Lab, delivered the opening keynote lecture at the conference of the Latin American network of paradiplomacy researchers…
