On October 11, 2024, Dr. Katarzyna Maniszewska, Vice-Rector for International Relations at Collegium Civitas, will deliver a lecture on “Security Threats – Polish Perspectives” at the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA) in New York. During this lecture, Dr. Maniszewska will provide valuable insights from her research and extensive experience in global security and terrorism studies.

Her latest book, Towards a New Definition of Terrorism: Challenges and Perspectives in a Shifting Paradigm, published by Springer in July 2024, addresses critical issues in terrorism studies. The book delves into the complexities of defining terrorism, highlighting the challenges of achieving a standardized definition at the international level. It proposes new legal frameworks to address the evolving nature of terrorism and draws on historical analysis to suggest future counterterrorism strategies.

With a Ph.D. from the University of Warsaw and membership on the Scientific Board of the Terrorism Research Centre, Dr. Maniszewska is a leading figure in her field. At Collegium Civitas, she teaches a variety of courses, including the geography of terrorism, introduction to security studies, colonialism, and decolonization, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical areas.

Currently, Dr. Maniszewska is in the United States as a researcher at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. Her work there is supported by a research fellowship from the Kosciuszko Foundation, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of extremism and terrorism.