Guest Lecture: Global Cleavages and Their Historical Evolution

On 30 October, Professor Daniele Caramani (European University Institute / University of Zurich) will deliver a special seminar organised as part of the Jean Blondel Tuesday Seminars in Political Science, in collaboration with the REDIRECT project.

The seminar, titled Global Cleavages and Their Historical Evolution, will explore the emergence and transformation of political cleavages over time, focusing on how social divisions shape political competition and representation.

The session will offer students, researchers, and other participants an opportunity to reflect on the historical development of political divisions and their implications for contemporary democratic politics. The seminar will be introduced by Luca Verzichelli (REDIRECT), with Linda Basile (CIRCaP) serving as discussant.

Location: Aula Seminario, Plesso Mattioli (second floor), Siena
Date and time: Friday, 30 October 2026, 14:30–16:00
Event: Jean Blondel Tuesday Seminars in Political Science – Special Seminar with REDIRECT
Speaker: Daniele Caramani (European University Institute / University of Zurich)
Introduction: Luca Verzichelli (REDIRECT)
Discussant: Linda Basile (CIRCaP)

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