Name
SHINOMOTO, Sou
Degree
Ph.D. in Law
HP (URL)
https://researchmap.jp/sou_shinomoto_1994?lang=en
Status
Assistant Professor
Research Topic
Causes and consequences of the gap in public trust between military and political actors
In many countries, citizens have a higher level of trust in military organizations than in civilian political elites. This study empirically analyzes the causes (e.g., outcomes of activities involving military organizations) and consequences (e.g., changes in citizens’ opinions/attitudes) of the civil-military trust gap, primarily through survey experiments. Through these analyses, the study contributes to reconsidering the position of military organizations in contemporary democratic states.
Education and Academic Employment
Education
| 2019. 4-2022. 3 | Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University |
| 2017. 4 -2019. 3 | Master Program, Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University |
| 2013. 4- 2017. 3 | Bachelor Program, Kyoto University |
Academic Employment
| 2024. 9-Present | Part-time Lecturer, Musashino University |
| 2023. 10-2025. 3 | Junior Researcher, Waseda Institute of Political Economy, Waseda University |
| 2023. 4-2025. 3 | Research Fellow PD, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science |
| 2022. 4-2023. 3 | Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University |
| 2019. 4-2022. 3 | Research Fellow DC1, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science |
Fields of Research Interests
Civil-military relations, Security studies, Trust/confidence, Democracy, International relations, Survey experiment
Academic Publications
- Shinomoto, S. (2024) “Does the military lose public confidence without compliance with civilian control? Experimental evidence from Japan.” Journal of Peace Research, 00223433241231849.
- Iseki, T., & Shinomoto, S. (2024) “Public opinion and expert critique: Reconsidering the role of constitutional scholars in Japan’s security policy.” Social Science Japan Journal, 27(2), 169-182.
- Shinomoto, S. (2023) “Deep engagement and public opinion toward the United States: US military presence and threat perceptions.” International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, 23(1), 159-186.
- Shinomoto, S. (2021) “U.S. Military bases and protests in Japan: Level of presence and economic benefits,” The Annuals of Japanese Political Science Association, 2021(I), 155-178.
Other Interests
Running, Aikido
Affiliated Academic Organizations
Japanese Political Science Association
Japan Association of International Relations
Awards
2022. 3 Dissertation Award, Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University
