Nathan Allen

Nathan Allen is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Political Science and Development Studies at St. Francis Xavier University (St. FX) in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Previously, he completed his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia and served as Program Manager for Surveys and Research Methods at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. His academic roles include teaching and research leadership in political science, with a focus on electoral systems, political economy, and institutional change.

Allen’s research spans cross-border policy issues, including transnational voting rights for emigrants and public opinion on trade agreements. His work integrates comparative analysis of Southeast Asian democracies, particularly Indonesia, where he has examined electoral behavior, clientelism, and institutional evolution. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political theory with empirical studies of democracy, media, and globalization.

• Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from University of British Columbia
• Key Research Themes: Electoral systems design, diaspora enfranchisement, political economy of developing nations, and comparative democratization
• Professional Experience: APF Canada (2011–2014), St. FX (2014–present)

His publications analyze global patterns of extra-territorial voting rights, Canadian media coverage of Asia, and Indonesia’s political development. Recent work emphasizes transnational policies in volatile democracies and the role of public opinion in shaping trade and citizenship frameworks.

Allen’s research has been featured in journals like Electoral Studies, International Journal, and Asian Journal of Political Science. His datasets, such as the Extraterritorial Voting Rights and Restrictions Dataset (1950–2020), provide foundational tools for comparative political analysis.