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Federalism Library

The Federalism Library is an online multimedia collection of articles, books, and podcasts exploring contemporary and classic questions related to federalism. It includes material created by the Center for the Study of Federalism, as well as carefully curated information from prominent writers on federalism.

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August 23, 2018

Philippines Transition to Federalism Criticized

In this op-ed, Marlen V. Ronquillo argues that the nation's move to federalism is proceeding too quickly and lacks a credible transition plan. Read more here.

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American Federalism

August 22, 2018

Emissions Plan to Give States More Pollution Authority

The Trump administration has proposed a new set of rules that would undo the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan. Under the new proposal, the…

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August 22, 2018

Canada’s Influence on the EU

Trygve Ugland writes that Jean Monnet, the chief architect of the precursor to European Union, was strongly influenced by the time he spent in…

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American Federalism

August 22, 2018

Forest Service to Partner More Closely with States

In response to the increasing number and severity of wildfires, the U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to work more closely with states and…

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August 22, 2018

Federalism and Democracy in India

Louise Tillen looks at how the centralized leadership of Narendra Modi could affect federalism and democracy in India. Read more here.

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August 21, 2018

Kremlin “Proxy Attack” on Russian Federalism

Vadim Shtepa writes that the Kremlin has tightened control over Buryatia by eliminating the federal subject's Constitutional Court. Shtepa contends that this "proxy attack"…

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August 21, 2018

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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August 21, 2018

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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August 20, 2018

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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August 20, 2018

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

August 20, 2018

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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August 17, 2018

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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August 17, 2018

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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What is the purpose of the Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF)?

The Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF) is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes as practical means of organizing power in free societies.

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All of the CSF Fellows hold advanced degrees, are affiliated with academic institutions, and are scholarly experts in their fields. For more on each Fellow see CSF Fellows.

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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