Hyo-Won Shin

Dr. Hyo-Won Shin serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Arkansas within the Political Science Program, maintaining her office in Irby Hall, Suite #217 with contact phone (501) 450-3412. She teaches core courses including Introduction to Comparative Politics, Comparative Politics in Developing Nations, International Migration Policies & Integration, and Governments & Politics of Southeast Asia.

Her research centers on comparative political systems in developing regions, with specialized expertise in international migration dynamics and Southeast Asian governance structures. Dr. Shin investigates diaspora political engagement and electoral behavior, particularly examining how migration influences cross-border voting practices and policy integration frameworks across national contexts.

Her 2024 publication in Democratization analyzes Colombian expatriate attitudes toward external voting, revealing critical insights about transnational political participation. This work exemplifies her research trajectory bridging migration studies with electoral politics, with methodological emphasis on comparative policy analysis across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

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