Research
White papers and policy proposals. Rigorous analysis for institutional design. Rigorous analysis for institutional design.
White Papers
Global Tax Authority: Institutional Design and Political Economy of Implementation
March 2026 • v3.0
Comprehensive analysis of proposals for a Global Tax Authority examining technical architecture and political economy constraints. Distinguishes between technically feasible solutions and politically blocked pathways.
Digital Commons: Governance Framework for Artificial Intelligence — Technical Possibilities and Political Constraints
March 2026 • v3.0
Examines proposals for governing AI as a "digital commons"—shared infrastructure subject to collective oversight. Addresses the gap between technical feasibility of safety standards and political obstacles to global governance.
UN Reform: Pathways to Representative Global Governance — Institutional Analysis and Political Constraints
March 2026 • v3.0
Analyzes UN reform pathways across near-term adjustments, medium-term restructuring, and long-term transformation. Documents the Article 108 catch-22 that structurally blocks meaningful reform without P5 consent.
Climate Reparations: Legal Foundations, Economic Mechanisms, and Implementation Pathways
March 2026 • v3.0
Comprehensive framework for addressing climate loss and damage. Examines legal obligations under CBDR and human rights law, presents revised responsibility index, and analyzes political pathways for scaling from $700M to $400-800B annually.