Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Short presentation
Research
Alice el-Wakil is a researcher in normative political theory with a specific interest in democratic theory. Her current research focuses on the potential of (innovative and traditional) political institutions to translate democratic principles into practice.
Office CSS 18.1.19
External positions
2-year independent postdoctoral research fellow, Zukunftskolleg and Exzellenzcluster "The Politics of Inequality", Universität Konstanz
1 Jul 2021 → 4 Sep 2022
Scientific collaborator, projet "Forum citoyen", Université de Genève
1 Sep 2020 → 31 Jan 2021
Postdoctoral researcher, Chair of Political Philosophy, Universität Zürich
1 Feb 2020 → 30 Jun 2021
Research and teaching assistant, Chair of Political Philosophy, Universität Zürich
1 Apr 2018 → 31 Jan 2020
Doctoral fellow, Zentrum für Demokratie Aarau, Universität Zürich
1 Apr 2014 → 31 Mar 2018
Keywords
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- political theory
- democracy & democracy theory
- representation
- referendums
- initiatives
- democratic innovations
- institutional design
- collective decision-making
- mini-publics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Research output
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Hvad er demokratisk repræsentation?
Translated title of the contribution :What is democratic representation? Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research
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Referendums, Initiatives, and Voters’ Accountability
el-Wakil, A., 11 Dec 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Res Publica. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Selvfølgelig skal KU føre en ambitiøs klimapolitik
Ejsing, M., Papazu, I., Racimo, F., Jørgensen, M. S., Bjerre, L., el-Wakil, A., Rigkos-Zitthen, I., Nielsen, A. B., Jordal, N. B., Christiansen, K. L., Fals, K. B., Christensen, S., Horn, L., Andersen, G., Buerkert, J. S., Lund, J. F. & Appel Olsen, F., 31 Jul 2023, Universitetsavisen, Københavns Universitet.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
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The Duty-of-Office Accountability and Democratic Power
el-Wakil, A., 2023, In: Review of Politics. 85, 2, p. 246-249Research output: Contribution to journal › Literature review › Research › peer-review
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Assemblées communales ou votations: comment le processus de prise de décision influence le résultat
el-Wakil, A. & Strebel, M. A., 22 May 2022, DeFacto.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
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La "démocratie directe" dans la théorie politique
Translated title of the contribution :"Direct democracy" in political theory Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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L’impact de la "démocratie directe" sur les élus
Translated title of the contribution :The impact of "direct democracy" on elected representatives Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Participatory processes and their outcomes: comparing assembly and popular vote decisions
el-Wakil, A. & Strebel, M. A., 2022, In: European Political Science Review. 14, 3, p. 441–458 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)52 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Democratic Theory Day
Alice el-Wakil (Invited speaker)
19 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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NOPSA 2024
Alice el-Wakil (Workshop leader)
25 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Direct Democracy Workshop Zurich
Alice el-Wakil (Invited speaker)
17 Jun 2024 → 19 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Democratic Innovation
Alice el-Wakil (Invited speaker)
7 Jun 2024 → 8 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Magtudredningen 2.0: Hvordan sikres den demokratiske repræsentation i det 21. århundrede?
Alice el-Wakil (Speaker) & Christian F. Rostbøll (Speaker)
10 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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The Revival of Constituent Power
Alice el-Wakil (Invited speaker)
20 Mar 2024 → 22 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Cultural Appropriation: Wrongs and Rights
Alice el-Wakil (Invited speaker)
9 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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The social bond of democracy
Alice el-Wakil (Speaker)
15 May 2023 → 17 May 2023Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Never has the referendum been so close: this is what awaits the Netherlands
06/02/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Die Niederlanden vor den Wahlen: Wenn Linke und Rechte (wieder) Volksabstimmungen wollen
09/11/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Selvfølgelig skal KU føre en ambitiøs klimapolitik
31/07/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Unter Druck: Wie der Protest in den Gemeinderat kam
Alice el-Wakil & Michael A. Strebel
19/12/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Prizes
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Prize for the best paper by an early career researcher presented at DPSA (Djøf-Forlag Prisen)
el-Wakil, Alice (Recipient), 29 Nov 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Honourable mention, EPSR Early Careers Prize
el-Wakil, Alice (Recipient) & Strebel, M. A. (Recipient), Jul 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions