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Anna Jurkevics is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. She holds a PhD from Yale University, awarded in 2017. Her research interests include critical theory, democratic theory, and the history of German political thought. Jurkevics's work investigates themes related to territory, land, and migration, specializing in the political thought of Hannah Arendt. Her forthcoming book, "Contested Territory: Theory Land Democracy Sovereign Bounds" (Oxford University Press, 2025), presents a critical, non-sovereign theory of territorial rights designed to respond to contemporary global crises such as land theft, mass migration, and environmental degradation. Through this work, she reconciles non-sovereign territorial regimes and emphasizes the need for democratic ideals in a globalized context. Jurkevics has published numerous articles in prominent journals and contributed to edited volumes, showcasing her expertise in political theory and legal pluralism. For more information about her work, visit her personal website.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.