Division of Global Security and Energy Transition (Comparative Political Dynamics)
Nakai Laboratory
Comprehensive Study of Political Awareness and International Politics in Europe
We are conducting empirical analyses focusing on nationalism, elections, and political conflict, particularly in European countries. Our research analyses how international politics and social changes impact individual nations' domestic politics.
Empirical Analysis of Nationalism and Xenophobia
We quantitatively study various aspects of nationalism and the social and political drivers behind it. For example, our research explores how environmental protection and the logic of "green" policies intertwine with nationalism, influencing electoral competition and political conflicts. Through survey experiments, we reveal how xenophobic attitudes are formed and expressed. These researches capture the multifaceted and complex phenomenon of nationalism and provide insights into its international impacts and the relationship with democratic policy-making.
Political Conflicts and Democracy in Europe
We conduct public opinion surveys and case studies on the fluctuations in party politics and democracy within the expanding European Union (EU), including the Baltic states. Our studies indirectly analyse where political contestation occurs and how it affects democratic institutions. Furthermore, we examine the impact of social issues and energy dependency, especially in the Baltic states where tensions with Russia are significant. This research enhances our understanding of party politics and policy implementation, examining the complexities of modern politics and its impact on society.
GDP per capita and eco-nationalism
Anti immigrant sentiments pre- and post- elections
A rally by right-wing parties
I still remember my high-school rugby club coach saying, “the English term of ‘enjoy’ means to take pleasure in all things, including things that are not necessarily funny or rejoicing”. In my case, the most enjoyable phases of my research and educational activities are when I see the world differently while developing an interest in a new theme, and when I expand my area of interest in dialogue with students. Of course, such ‘fun’ times are fleeting, and the rest of the time is a series of suffering. Literature studies never end, my analytical software keeps spitting out errors, I cannot write a single word even after a full day at my desk, I suffer from a hernia pain in my neck, few attend my conference presentation, I keep failing peer reviews, and I get palpitations remembering my unfinished manuscript in a bookstore. Still, I feel a sense of accomplishment and relief when I can produce results in the form of a paper or book, and I find myself working on the next research project. Whatever it is, I guess I enjoy the whole process.
Member
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Ryo NAKAI
Research Area: Comparative Politics, Political Behaviour - Professor
Laboratory Homepage
http://www.ryonakai.jpn.org/indexen.html 
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