Comparative politics.
My research focuses on the emergence and collapse of authoritarian regimes, the transition to democratic governance, and the challenges faced by post‑transition democracies, with a particular emphasis on Latin America. 　Since the mid-1970s, democratization has advanced across various regions of the world—including Southern Europe, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia—making the study of democratic transitions one of the central research fields in comparative politics. Within this broader context, my research focuses particularly on one‑party dominant authoritarian regimes such as Mexico and Taiwan, conducting comparative and empirical analyses of their transitions to democracy and the subsequent consolidation of democratic governance.

When conducting empirical analysis of political phenomena, the choice of appropriate methods depends not only on the research questions posed, but also on factors such as the number of cases examined (Whether the study focuses on a single country, a small set of countries for comparison, or a larger cross‑national comparison.), the time span covered (a few years or several decades), and the availability of relevant data．In this seminar, we critically examine and discuss comparative political studies on topics such as democratization, ethnic conflict, and state‑building. Through these discussions, the seminar aims to deepen participants’ awareness and understanding of research methodologies and to help them apply these methodological insights effectively in their own research projects．

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MAIL：t-kishik@sophia.ac.jp　TEL：03-3238-3566