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Belgian Subnational Authorities and the European Semester

Peter Bursens and Joeri De Blauwer explore whether Belgian subnational jurisdictions primarily use cooperative intrastate channels to target the European Union during the European…

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Financial Support for Nepali Federalism

The World Bank recently approved a $100 million line of credit to support the nation's implementation of federalism. Read more here.

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Taxes in Nepal a Threat to Federalism?

Nepal Communist Party co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal contends that the nation's newly implemented federal structure could be threatened if taxes are too high. Read more…

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The EU and Czech Subnational Governments

Jakub Lysek and Dan Ryšavý analyze how subnational governments in the Czech Republic have been influenced by the European Union. They suggest that previously…

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American Federalism

Should State Courts Hear Federal Claims?

The U.S. Supreme Court has increasingly required state courts to hear claims based on federal causes of action. Ann Woolhandler and Michael G. Collins contend…

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Regional Models Within the EU Compared

István Hoffman reviews the similarities and differences among three major models of regional development systems within the European Union. Read more here.

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Federalism in the Middle East

This week, the Lawfare blog is running a series of essays about federalism in the Middle East. Read more here.

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Judicial Deference to the Legislative Branch in Canada

Jesse Hartery examines the underlying theory of why the Supreme Court of Canada has, in his opinion, weakened the judiciary in favor of the…

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American Federalism

Banking Services for the Marijuana Industry

Dante Tosetti writes that many state-licensed marijuana-related businesses have had difficulty obtaining banking services because marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Tosetti suggests…

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Federalism’s Potential in Wales

Glyndwr Cennydd Jones writes that despite two broad phases of devolution in Wales, the National Assembly stills lacks the confidence and ability to bring…

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American Federalism

New Health Plans Opposed by States

After the Trump administration approved rules to ease the regulation of short-term and association health plans, twelve states have sued the federal government to…

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Decentralization Without Mobility?

Bryan Caplan suggests that decentralization alone does not necessarily promote liberty or prosperity. He writes that states might embrace decentralization without embracing mobility of…

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American Federalism

Can States Tax Fuel Sold on Tribal Lands?

Daniel C. Vock looks at whether states can impose a per-gallon tax on fuel sold on tribal lands. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed…

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