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From Ancient Rome to Contemporary Constitutional Debates: Religion, Governance, and the Public Sphere

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

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

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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Creating Stronger Communities Through Fair Access and Equal Opportunity

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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What Is Energy Law Today? Reflections from the Final Class of My International and EU Energy Law Course

What Is Energy Law Today? Reflections from the Final Class of My International and EU Energy Law Course The full post is available at https://paolofarah.wordpress.com/2026/06/25/what-is-energy-law-today-reflections-from-the-final-class-of-my-international-and-eu-energy-law-course/ One of the questions I posed to my students during the final session of my International and EU Energy Law course at the University of Tulsa College of Law was […]

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Complete ABILA Webinar Collection and Resource Guide

Complete ABILA Webinar Collection and Resource Guide Bringing the Conversation Together: A Roadmap to the ABILA CLE Webinar Series on Indigenous Legal Orders, Legal Pluralism, and the Coloniality of Method Over the past weeks, I had the opportunity to conceptualize, propose, coordinate, moderate, and participate in an ABILA CLE Webinar and I also create a […]

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Beyond Environmental Law: Reflections on Teaching Climate Change Law

Beyond Environmental Law: Reflections on Teaching Climate Change Law After two rounds of student presentations in my Climate Change Law course at the University of Tulsa College of Law, I found myself reflecting on a broader question: what do the topics students choose to study reveal about the future direction of climate law and governance? […]

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