The recent referendums in Nepal set the nation on a path toward a federal form of governance. In this op-ed, the writer argues that…
Michael Henry Yusingco writes that the "imperial character of Metro Manila" reflects the over-centralized nature of the Philippine government. Yusingco argues that an essential goal…
In this op-ed, the writer asserts that Nigerian federalism remains in a "fledgling" state because the federalist structure was forced on the nation. The…
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain took control of Catalonia after the region declared independence two months ago. The central government has set elections…
In this op-ed, Javier Cercas contends that the Catalan independence movement is an attack on the rule of law and is part of a…
German Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz has issued a call for a stronger federal union of European nations -- a "United States of Europe."…
James A. Gardner examines the federal architecture of the Canadian Constitution to explore how subnational units in Canada compete with the central government. Gardner…
More than fifty mayors from across the United States and Canada have signed the Chicago Climate Agreement, a pledge to meet the emissions-reduction goals…
Lawsuits have been filed in Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri that could clear the way for interstate shipping of alcohol by retailers to all states.…
Bekalu Atnafu Taye writes that Ethiopia is one of three post-colonial African nations to choose a federal form of government designed to accommodate ethnic…
This month the Canadian Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case concerning the interprovincial importation of alcohol. The resulting decision could have a profound…
Gabriel Di Bella, Oksana Dynnikova, and Francesco Grigoli review the characteristics of Russia's fiscal federalism. They assert that federal transfers to regions with lower…
John Erik Fossom argues that federalism offers a better understanding of what the European Union is, the challenges it faces, and the kinds of…
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