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Miku Matsunaga serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher on an ERC grant within the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her research focuses on the intersection of radical right politics, public opinion, and security issues, with particular emphasis on party systems and voter behavior in European contexts.
Her research interests span right-wing populism, radical right party dynamics, political violence justification mechanisms, immigration politics, and terrorism studies. Matsunaga employs rigorous quantitative methodologies to examine how radical right parties influence mainstream political discourse, defense policies, and public perceptions of security threats. Her work frequently analyzes voter behavior in response to political violence and party rhetoric, with particular focus on German and broader European political contexts.
Matsunaga's research demonstrates consistent focus on understanding the complex relationships between immigration, radical right party activity, terrorism, and public opinion. Her publications reveal sophisticated analysis of how radical right parties mediate public perceptions of security threats and influence policy positions across the political spectrum.
Scientific Awards:
- James Caporaso Best Paper Award, Comparative Political Studies (August 29, 2024)
Matsunaga has established herself as a significant contributor to political science research through her ERC-funded work, with publications appearing in top-tier journals including Journal of European Public Policy, European Journal of Political Research, and Comparative Political Studies. Her research has garnered substantial attention across academic platforms with significant Mendeley readership and social media engagement.
Matsunaga's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions through her analysis of political violence and party systems.
