Dr. Lushkov's research focuses especially on the role of literature and literary devices in shaping political and historical thought, and more broadly lies at the intersection of literary criticism, cultural studies, politics, and history. Lushkov's current work explores concepts of authority under the Republic, especially as expressed in Livy and Cicero, as well as other authors. Lushkov serves as co-editor for a new volume of Yale Classical Studies on classical reception, and other current projects include two article length pieces on Livy's narrative practices and intra-textuality.