
I am a student with a primary interest in political science and global studies, focusing on how political modernity is constructed and diffused in postcolonial contexts. Rather than evaluating the normative superiority of democratic or non-democratic regimes, my research examines how democracy, development, and modernity have come to function as global ideological benchmarks through war, institutional socialization, and cultural transmission. Drawing on postcolonial theory and historical institutionalism, I study the long-term effects of ideological diffusion on political trajectories in non-Western societies, with particular attention to how these dynamics evolve under postcapitalist conditions.
I independently conducted a comparative research project on the organizational practices of the Black Panther Party in Oakland and Kansas City. Focusing on local political structures and social conditions, the study analyzed how the same political organization developed divergent trajectories and strategies across distinct urban contexts. I examined differences in community foundations, relations with law enforcement, mobilization patterns, and social service programs, showing how local institutional environments shaped the practical operation of radical political movements. This project deepened my understanding of U.S. racial politics and social movements while strengthening my ability to integrate macro-level theory with concrete historical comparison.
Provided academic support in political theory, comparative politics, and policy analysis. Assisted students with coursework, exam preparation, and analytical writing.
Provided academic support in political theory, comparative politics, and policy analysis. Assisted students with coursework, exam preparation, and analytical writing.