Gil Delannoi

Gil Delannoi is a tenured Research Professor at the Center for Political Research (CEVIPOF) at Sciences Po. He lectures on political theory at Sciences Po and has held visiting professorships globally. His work focuses on the history of political ideas, political philosophy, history of democracy, and nationalism, with recent publications exploring sortition, democratic procedures, and political symbolism. He contributes to academic journals and committees, including the CNRS’s 'Sciences et citoyens' scientific committee.

• Research Interests
  • History of political ideas
  • Political philosophy
  • Democracy (direct and indirect)
  • Nationalism and national identity
  • Interdisciplinary political studies
• Key Themes in Recent Publications
  • Sortition as a democratic tool
  • Political procedures in historical contexts
  • Democratic resilience amid modern challenges
  • Symbolism in political forms (e.g., nation-states)