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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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June 27, 2022

Review of “A Troubled Constitutional Future”

Clare Rice has reviewed A Troubled Constitutional Future: Northern Ireland after Brexit, by Mary C. Murphy and Jonathan Evershed. Read more here.

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June 27, 2022

Is There a “Centralizing Drift” in India’s Jurisprudence?

Gautam Bhatia examines the "centralizing drift" of the Supreme Court's jurisprudence in the years since State of West Bengal v. Union of India. Read more here.

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June 24, 2022

Analysis of Federalism in Nepal

Uttam Khanal analyzes how federalism has evolved in Nepal, the challenges of its implementation, and the advantages and disadvantages the system poses for the…

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June 24, 2022

Non-Minority Subnational Diplomacy

Cristian Cantir writes that an additional category of subnational diplomacy actors -- beyond only minority-dominated regions such as Quebec -- should be identified and studied…

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American Federalism

June 23, 2022

Report on the Future of Federalism

Stanford's Bill Lane Center has released a report titled, "Future of Federalism and Foreign Policy Report." Read more here.

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June 23, 2022

Survey of French-Speaking Canadians and Canadian Federalism

Policy Options has presented the results of a new survey relating to French-speaking Canadians' opinions on federalism and their relationship to English-speaking Canadians. Read more…

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American Federalism

June 22, 2022

How Are States and Localities Using ARPA Funds?

The University of Chicago's Government Finance Research Center has issued an analysis of how states and localities have used federal American Rescue Plan Act…

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June 22, 2022

Constricted Fiscal Devolution in Nepal

In an op-ed, Achyut Wagle contends that a disconnect between local policies and local budgetary practices has failed to capture "the federal spirit of…

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June 21, 2022

Moral Authority and Intergovernmental Lobbying in China

Chengyuan Ji and Xiao Ma examine how the "moral authority" of respected individuals can sway local governments and boost a locality's odds of achieving a…

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June 21, 2022

Federalism for the Philippines a “Promise Unfulfilled”

Dwight De Leon writes that President Rodrigo Duterte leaves office "with federalism still what it was when he ran for the country's top post…

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June 20, 2022

Fiscal Decentralization and Social Outcomes

A group of researchers with the International Monetary Fund consider how social outcomes are affected by fiscal decentralization. Read more here.

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June 20, 2022

Non-Financial Assets and Public Policy in Canada

A group of scholars contend that patterns of non-financial asset ownership are a useful yet overlooked measure of how power is distributed to different levels…

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June 17, 2022

Does Ethnic Federalism Pose a Threat to Nepal?

Dhalbahadur Khatri explores whether single-ethnicity federalism in Nepal threatens the nation's social harmony. Read more here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who are the Fellows at the Center for the Study of Federalism?

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.

What is the purpose of the CSF website?

Most political and public issues in the United States are influenced to some extent by its federal system. Yet many do not understand that system. The CSF website seeks to foster a better understanding among the general public and scholars of federal governing systems generally and, specifically, of the federal system of government in the United States of America.

Are the materials on the Center for the Study of Federalism website copyright-protected?

The CSF materials are free to use for educational purposes. If published, please acknowledge CSF as the source. If you intend to use these materials for profit, please, contact the Center for the Study of Federalism for permission. Some materials on the website are not owned by CSF and permission to use those materials should be sought with those holding legal title to the material.

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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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