Suthan Krishnarajan

Suthan Krishnarajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Aarhus University. His research focuses on democratic values, citizens' perceptions of undemocratic behavior, and the psychological mechanisms that sustain or erode democratic norms, particularly in contexts where partisan loyalty conflicts with democratic principles.

His recent research explores the paradoxical relationship between elections and democratic satisfaction, the impact of economic experiences on democratic support, and the role of propaganda in shaping war attitudes. He has conducted projects like Disentangling Scandinavian Democratic Exceptionalism and experimental analyses of democratic paradoxes.

Dr. Krishnarajan's publications span topics including free speech, democratic breakdown, electoral pledges, and authoritarian resilience. His methodological approach integrates survey experiments, historical analysis, and comparative political studies to understand democratic behavior across diverse contexts.