Independence Day and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union Happy Fourth of July! As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I find myself reflecting on the enduring constitutional ideals that have shaped the American republic. In October 2019, during a visit to the United States Capitol with my […]
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New Article Published Today in Milano Finanza : Who Decides in Modern Democracies? Italian version below. Scroll down for the Italian text. I am pleased to share my latest analysis published today in Milano Finanza, one of Italy’s leading financial newspapers and a widely read source of analysis on economics, markets, business, and public policy: […]
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From Sacred Space to Public Institution: The Legal Life of the Pantheon Most visitors see the Pantheon as one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. Lawyers may see something different: a remarkable convergence of multiple legal regimes operating simultaneously within a single monument. Every day, thousands of visitors enter the Pantheon without realizing that this […]
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Cultural Heritage, Constitutional Identity, and the Governance of Memory Standing before the tomb of Vittorio Emanuele II inside the Pantheon invites reflection not only on the history of Italy, but also on the broader relationship between cultural heritage, constitutional identity, and collective memory. The Pantheon is often admired as one of the greatest achievements of […]
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The U.S. Supreme Court, Independent Agencies, and Epistemic Governance: Reflections on Humphrey’s Executor, Loper Bright, and the Future of the Administrative State Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the future of independent federal agencies, including the overruling of Humphrey’s Executor and the Court’s decision concerning the Federal Reserve, will likely become landmark references in constitutional […]
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From Ancient Rome to Contemporary Constitutional Debates: Religion, Governance, and the Public Sphere Standing beneath the dome of the Pantheon, one is reminded that the relationship between religion, political authority, and public institutions has never been static. Few monuments illustrate this more clearly than the Pantheon itself. For those interested, the complete reflection is available […]
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The Pantheon and the Endurance of Civilizations: Reflections on Governance, Knowledge, and Global Order Standing beneath the dome of the Pantheon, one cannot help but reflect on the extraordinary longevity of institutions, ideas, and civilizations. For those interested, the complete reflection is available on my WordPress blog: https://paolofarah.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/the-pantheon-and-the-endurance-of-civilizations-reflections-on-governance-knowledge-and-global-order/ Built nearly two thousand years ago, the […]
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From Energy Markets to Global Energy Governance: Student Perspectives on the Future of International and EU Energy Law One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is watching students apply legal concepts to emerging global challenges and develop their own analytical frameworks. The full post is available at: https://paolofarah.wordpress.com/2026/06/27/from-energy-markets-to-global-energy-governance-student-perspectives-on-the-future-of-international-and-eu-energy-law/ Over the course of my International […]
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From Doctoral Research to International Scholarship: Concluding the 2026 PhD Seminar Series at the University of Rome Tor Vergata Today I had the pleasure of concluding the final session of the 2026 PhD Seminar Series within the PhD Program in Theory of Contracts, Services and Markets at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. For those […]
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Building a better society begins with creating opportunities that allow everyone to grow and succeed. While every community faces different challenges, the goal of fairness remains important everywhere. Today, conversations about social progress often focus on improving education, employment, healthcare, and public services so more people can reach their full potential. By supporting community inclusion […]
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