Subsidiarity over Hegemony in Global Governance
Subsidiarity: the idea that decisions should be made at the lowest effective level, with higher authorities stepping in where necessary and more effective There is an old temptation to think…
Entobunsui – the circular water divider as a smart contract for water rights
The development of the Entobunsui circular water divider in early 20th-century Japan can be seen as a way of stabilising usufructuary rights through technological design. A common characteristic of a…
U.S. Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act
Regulation of Blockchain Securities, Commodities and Stablecoins The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633), commonly known as the CLARITY Act, represents the most significant attempt by the…
Denmark’s burqa ban compatible with human rights and common socio-economic interests
Denmark’s ban on full-face coverings, often referred to as the ‘burqa ban’ was enacted in May 2018 and came into force on 1 August of that year. It applies in…
Moral ideals can produce inhumane outcomes when imposed through coercive institutions
In the Irish town of Tuam, a name that in the Irish language itself means ‘burial mound’, forensic teams are still currently excavating the grounds of the former Bon Secours…
The Myth of Decentralization in Crypto
For more than a decade, the promise of blockchain technology has rested on a simple but powerful idea: decentralization. By eliminating trusted intermediaries, cryptocurrencies were meant to distribute authority across…
Faith, Authority and Legal Duty to Protect Children
Religious institutions have had to adjust since the findings of Royal Commission in Australia In Australia, religious and spiritual organisations had to confront a question that the Royal Commission into…
Australia — Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025
Commentary There has been a rapid expansion of cryptocurrencies, tokenised digital assets and blockchain-based financial services. There is currently a Bill before the Australian Parliament that focuses primarily on market…
Digital Assets, Blockchain and Challenges for Regulation
People will have to progressively utilize every idea. Society will have to bravely confront different types of obstacles that are likely to arise due to progressive ideas and developed technology.…
UN’s ‘Financial Crisis’: Accountability and Degree of Power
The United Nations is approaching a financial precipice. Senior officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres and spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, have warned that the UN is on an unsustainable financial trajectory, with…