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Lucia Rubinelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Previously, she held positions as Junior Research Fellow in the History of Political Thought at the University of Cambridge, Robinson College, and as Fellow in Political Theory at the London School of Economics. Her research focuses on the history of political thought, constitutional theory, and sovereignty, particularly exploring the principle of constituent power in contexts like the French Revolution and its subsequent interpretations by theorists such as Sieyès, Schmitt, and Arendt. Her book Constituent Power: A History (2020) examines the evolution of constituent power concepts. She is currently researching the transnational history of referendums in 19th and 20th century Europe. She contributes to public discourse via media outlets like the New York Times and podcasts such as Talking Politics and New Books Network.
Education:
- PhD, Politics and International Studies, University of Cambridge (2017)
- M2 Recherche, Etudes Politiques, EHESS, Paris (2013)
- MSc Socio-Legal Studies, LSE, London (2012)
- BA International Studies, Università di Trieste (2011)
Her research interests include the intersection of sovereignty, democracy, and constitutional frameworks, with particular attention to French and Italian political contexts. Her recent work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on democratic institutions and referendums. She has published widely on topics such as constituent power in European legal and political thought, material constitution theories, and the role of elites in post-war Italian constitutional debates.
Her articles span constitutional theory, sovereignty studies, and French political history, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to political thought. She is actively engaged in academic and public discussions about the evolving nature of democracy and governance.
