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Yasin Rahat

Researcher in Political Communication, Comparative Politics, and AI-Mediated Political Behaviour

Researcher in political communication, comparative politics, and AI-mediated political behaviour, with work on digital propaganda, authoritarian narratives, and political judgment during democratic transitions.

Research focus

Three connected areas guiding current and planned research.

  • AI-mediated political judgment and trust
  • Digital propaganda and authoritarian narratives
  • Political communication during democratic transitions

Additional interests

    Migration and student mobilityEducation access and public systems

Methods

Methods used in completed research and training.

Comparative case studiesDocumentary and archival analysisQualitative interviewingPolitical content analysisSurvey design

Methods currently developing

Survey experimentsStatistical analysisComputational text analysis

Academic experience

Research assistance, international collaboration, and teaching support.

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Research Assistant

December 2025 – April 2026

Institute for International Strategy and Emerging Technologies · Tokyo International University

Supported Professor Christopher Lamont on research and publication work, including editing a book chapter, reviewing external research, and assisting with related scholarly preparation.

International Collaborator

September 2024 – August 2025

Project AROS Lab · Montclair State University

Contributed to an international research collaboration linking Tokyo International University, Montclair State University, and the Wilson Center, supporting cross-institutional academic exchange over a one-year appointment.

Student Assistant

Fall 2020

Human Rights · Tokyo International University

Assisted Professor Christopher Lamont, Dean of International Relations, with course operations for the Human Rights class, including exam preparation and attendance. This was a one-semester appointment and a first experience in instructional support.

Public commentary

Selected analysis published in policy and international affairs media.

Public CommentaryInternational Policy DigestAugust 2024

How Bangladeshi Students Brought Down an Authoritarian Government

How Bangladesh's quota reform protests grew into a nationwide movement that ended Sheikh Hasina's government, covering internet shutdowns, state violence, and digital accountability.

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