knalewajko.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of political science studying genocide and collective memory (Collegio Carlo Alberto, Italy)
https://kasia-nalewajko.github.io/
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Thanks a lot! Hope you managed to get that recommended coffee with @lavezzolo.bsky.social! :)
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Dziękuję! Piszę też teraz krótki paper o polaryzacji politycznej w Polsce. Będę bardzo ciekawa Twojej opinii.
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Thank you, Seba! <3
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Thank you very much, Max! Great to hear it from you!
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Thank you, Eugene! Looking forward to meeting you in person at the Collegio in a few weeks!
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Thank you, Laia!
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Read my full article in American Political Science Review: tinyurl.com/yc7aj9pv
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The implications go beyond WWII. In modern conflicts, where insurgencies emerge alongside mass violence, understanding their role in civilian survival is critical.
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But motivations varied:
🔴 Right-wing insurgents helped Jews mainly for material reasons (e.g., money).
🔵 Left-wing insurgents acted from moral motivations, offering more sustained assistance.
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Resistance fighters had intelligence, document-forging skills, and escape routes—resources that Jews desperately needed. Many insurgents provided warnings, smuggled Jews to safety, or connected them with rescuers.
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Conventional wisdom says insurgents attract state violence, worsening civilian casualties. But my IV analysis of Holocaust records, survivor testimonies, and military archives shows that resistance groups actually helped Jews survive.
Why? Because insurgents shared crucial survival skills.
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