Author Bio

Sebastian Saviano is a writer and independent scholar whose work explores the intersections of American identity, cultural tradition, and evolving forms of power. He is the author of America’s Cigar Story and Smoke & Oak, which together chronicle the legacy of cigars and bourbon in shaping American craftsmanship, ritual, and class. His third book, The Allegiance Paradox, offers a bold reexamination of U.S. citizenship and civic belonging in an era of dual loyalties, global mobility, and ethical erosion. It is the first volume in The Collapse of Trust Series, a four-part exploration of how institutional belief fractures—and what it takes to rebuild it.

Saviano pursued doctoral studies at Georgetown University, where he specialized in political theory, interdisciplinary methodology, and the philosophy of social science. His academic work explored complexity theory, ethics, and models of power—laying the foundation for his later publications. Though he ultimately departed the formal PhD track, the rigor of that training and deep engagement with foundational texts continue to shape his intellectual voice.

His critique of citizenship in The Allegiance Paradox draws on legal theory, historical precedent, and moral philosophy to challenge prevailing assumptions around dual nationality in the United States. More broadly, his research is marked by a cross-disciplinary approach—blending sociology, political philosophy, systems thinking, and quantum metaphors to interrogate contemporary institutions and cultural narratives. This hybrid foundation allows him to build bridges between scholarly discourse and public-facing commentary, making his work accessible to both academic and general audiences.