Research

My research explores authoritarian nostalgia and how it shapes voter behavior in post-authoritarian democracies. The primary focus of my research is understanding how authoritarian legacies shape present-day politics in democratic elections. I am interested in the role of authoritarian nostalgia in voter attitudes and related behavior, especially in Asian democracies. In addition, I have developed a separate research project understanding the political economy in East Asia. This work has focused on the expansion of China’s presence in the neighboring countries and how this can shape voters’ attitudes toward China.

Authoritarian Legacies

Peer-reviewed publications

Working Papers

  • “Authoritarian Nostalgia.’’ In Encyclopedia of Authoritarianism edited by Thomas Ambrosio and Stephen Hall. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • “Prejudice and Protest: The Long-term Effects of Ethnic Discrimination on Anti-China Protest in Indonesia.” with Yujeong Yang.
  • “Did You Miss Me? The Use of Nostalgic Images of Former Dictators in the Media.” with Hyein Ko
  • “Right in the Past, Left in the Present?: Ideological Orientation and Political Nostalgia.”
  • “Nationalist Legacies and Authoritarian Retention.”
  • “Authoritarian Nostalgia and Partisan Attachment.” with Sunkyoung Park.

Political Economy in Asia

Peer-reviewed publications

Local Journalism and Political Accountability

Peer-reviewed publications