Making migration popular through better policies

I’m a political science professor researching public opinion and democratic governance with a focus on immigration and other demographic issues. My work appears in top academic journals, has earned major awards, and is frequently featured by leading outlets and think tanks. My new book, “In Our Interest: How Democracies Can Make Immigration Popular,” explores under what conditions most people would accept freer immigration.

Building on the book, I’m now launching a research initiative aimed at identifying politically feasible migration solutions by pairing fresh survey data with cross-national insights. As part of this project, I’ll write about new policy ideas—such as labor mobility partnerships and private refugee sponsorship—that can expand legal immigration pathways while minimizing public backlash.

There’s always an adventure in progress

Immigration politics aside, I enjoy hiking, photography, gastronomic travel, weighted pull-ups, hojicha, and all things Japan—especially when wedging myself into places I’m clearly not supposed to be.