International Journal of Poles - Our Mission

Hôtel Lambert — a Parisian palace leased in 1843 by Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, that in everything but its name became the foreign ministry of Poland, a state that back then did not exist. From there, Polish intellectuals coordinated their diplomatic efforts all over Europe, from London to Constantinople, all coming down to one goal: bringing Poland back onto the map.

Now, one hundred and eighty three years later, Poland stands firm as a cornerstone of European identity. Internationally recognised for its staggering economic growth, military buildup, and political responsibility on the international stage, Poland is probably more important and acclaimed than it ever was before.

And yet, there is very little being written abroad, about Poland, by the Poles themselves. Why is there not a single renowned English-language publication, that commits towards reporting Polish aff airs in-depth? Whether its our rich and complex culture, built on centuries of history and our learnings; our scientists, fl ying to space or leading research of the most important technologies of our time; our politics, spurred with domestic division, and yet so renowned for the fi rm and honourable stance on crises; fi nally, our economy, called a miracle so often that one starts doubting it isn’t just a mirage. Why don’t we, Polish people, speak up about that?

Well, now we do. Welcome to The Lambert - International Journal of Poles.

Led by Polish youth studying all around the world, we bring forward our opinions, analyses, perspectives and experiences, to build Polish presence internationally.

Through columns, essays, interviews, and analytical pieces, we explore Polish economics, arts, politics, and identity. As a non-profit, youth-led initiative, we are committed to cultivating a generation of globally engaged thinkers, who not only interpret the present, but actively shape the future.

We invite you to join us on this path.

Wiktor Łoboda
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