معرفی
Tomonori Morikawa is a full Professor at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies, Faculty of International Research and Education. He specializes in Evolutionary Political Science and Japanese Politics, integrating computational modeling and behavioral data to explore cooperation, conflict, and political cognition.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Oregon
- M.A. in International Studies, University of Oregon
- M.A. in Political Science, Boston University
- B.A., Waseda University
Research Focus:
Morikawa’s work centers on the evolution of political intelligence—so-called “Machiavellian intelligence”—and its role in fostering cooperation under social dilemmas. Using game-theoretic simulations and content analyses (e.g., kamikaze diaries), he demonstrates how sophisticated cognitive capacities for deception detection, trust calibration, and strategic sacrifice can evolve and sustain cooperative societies even amid intense conflict.
Publication Trends:
His refereed articles in American Political Science Review, Political Psychology, and British Journal of Political Science apply evolutionary reasoning to suicide terrorism, voter knowledge, and the cognitive prerequisites of strategic games, bridging political psychology, biology, and international relations.
Awards & Grants:
- John Baldek Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, 1993
- Multiple JSPS KAKENHI grants on “Machiavellian Intelligence” and conflict (2010-2013, 2005-2008)
Teaching & Service:
In 2025 he teaches seven courses—including “Introduction to Political Science,” “Public Choice Theory and Japanese Politics,” and advanced seminars on governance—while maintaining an affiliation with Waseda’s Global Education Center and membership in the American Political Science Association.
