\nLecturer and Associate Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Iwate Prefectural University (2007-2017)
\nAssociate Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (2017-2019)
\nProfessor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (2019-present)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Comparative Politics, Southeast Asian Studies<\/span><\/p>\n State and society in Indonesia, Islam and politics, Politics of religion and gender<\/span><\/p>\n Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n As of December 2025, our students come from Cambodia, China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Their research explores themes such as the roles of religion, gender, social movements, political parties, media, and popular culture in the politics of Asian countries. We also welcome students who wish to pursue area studies on Southeast Asia or research on Islam and politics, as well as those who hope to apply such knowledge in professional careers.<\/p>\n Stepping outside what one takes for granted is, in my view, the first step in area studies. Experiences of strangeness, absence, or confusion in encounters with different cultures often generate fruitful comparative research (see Benedict Anderson, \u201cFrameworks of Comparison<\/a>,\u201d London Review of Books<\/em>, 2016).<\/p>\n This project seeks to examine such forms of \u201cstrangeness\u201d and \u201cabsence,\u201d with a particular focus on contemporary Asian politics. Its scope and analytical focus are not confined to politics in the narrow sense within a single nation-state. Students are also strongly encouraged to engage seriously with local languages and to develop a deep familiarity with history and culture.<\/p>\n Course List<\/a><\/p>\nResearch Theme<\/h3>\n
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