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 particular focus on theories of democracy. Her current research looks into the potential of (innovative and traditional) political institutions to translate democratic principles into practice.
Office: CSS 12.2.02
Education/Academic qualification
Political science, Ph.D., University of Zurich
Award Date: 21 Jan 2020
Political science, M.A., University of Geneva
Award Date: 1 Sept 2013
Political Science, B.A., University of Geneva
Award Date: 1 Sept 2011
External positions
2-year independent postdoctoral research fellow, Zukunftskolleg and Exzellenzcluster "The Politics of Inequality", University of Konstanz
1 Jul 2021 → 4 Sept 2022
Scientific collaborator, projet "Forum citoyen", University of Geneva
1 Sept 2020 → 31 Jan 2021
Postdoctoral researcher, Chair of Political Philosophy, University of Zurich
1 Feb 2020 → 30 Jun 2021
Research and teaching assistant, Chair of Political Philosophy, University of Zurich
1 Apr 2018 → 31 Jan 2020
Doctoral fellow, Zentrum für Demokratie Aarau, University of Zurich
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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Referendums and Constituent Power
el-Wakil, A., 2026, The Oxford Handbook of Constituent Power. Niesen, P., Patberg, M. & Rubinelli, L. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 595-607Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Réaliser la démocratie aujourd'hui
Translated title of the contribution :Making democracy a reality Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Referendums, Initiatives, and Voters’ Accountability
el-Wakil, A., 2025, In: Res Publica. 31, p. 319–337 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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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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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
Activities
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ECPR Joint Sessions 2026
el-Wakil, A. (Workshop leader)
8 Apr 2026 → 10 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in an event - types › Organisation of and participation in conference
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Swiss Political Science Association's Annual Congress
el-Wakil, A. (Participant)
15 Jan 2026 → 16 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in an event - types › Organisation of and participation in conference
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Kolloquium Politische Philosophie
el-Wakil, A. (Invited speaker)
17 Dec 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Democratic Theory Day
el-Wakil, A. (Invited speaker)
19 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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NOPSA 2024
el-Wakil, A. (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
el-Wakil, A. (Invited speaker)
17 Jun 2024 → 19 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Democratic Innovation
el-Wakil, A. (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?
el-Wakil, A. (Speaker) & Rostbøll, C. F. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Das braucht es, damit eine Volksabstimmung fair ist
23/02/2026
1 Media contribution
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Exploring the power of agenda-setting by citizens
12/12/2024
1 Media contribution
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Never has the referendum been so close: this is what awaits the Netherlands
06/02/2024
1 Media contribution
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Die Niederlanden vor den Wahlen: Wenn Linke und Rechte (wieder) Volksabstimmungen wollen
09/11/2023
1 Media contribution
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Selvfølgelig skal KU føre en ambitiøs klimapolitik
31/07/2023
1 Media contribution
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Unter Druck: Wie der Protest in den Gemeinderat kam
el-Wakil, A. & Strebel, M. A.
19/12/2022
1 Media contribution
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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, A. (Recipient), 29 Nov 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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Knowledge Transfer Award
el-Wakil, A. (Recipient), Heyne, L. (Recipient) & Peter, L. (Recipient), 2016
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Honourable mention, EPSR Early Careers Prize
el-Wakil, A. (Recipient) & Strebel, M. A. (Recipient), Jul 2023
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions