Information on "Federalism"
January 2013
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Jan 2013
State Union Membership 2012
Author: John Schmitt, Janelle Jones, Milla Sanes
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
On 23 January 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its estimates for union membership in the United States in 2012. More on «State Union Membership 2012»
November 2012
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9 Nov 2012
Medical Marijuana: The Supremacy Clause, Federalism, and the Interplay Between State and Federal Laws
Author: Todd Garvey
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report reviews the federal government's constitutional authority to enact the federal criminal prohibition on marijuana; highlights certain principles of federalism that prevent the federal government from mandating that states participate in en... More on «Medical Marijuana: The Supremacy Clause, Federalism, and the Interplay Between State and Federal Laws»
October 2012
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5 Oct 2012
Review and Reform: Key Elements and Implications of Nigeria's Constitution Review Process
Author: Governor Abiola Ajimobi
Publisher: Chatham House
This is a transcript of a discussion on Nigeria's Constitution Review Process with Abiola Ajimobi, Executive Governor of Oyo State. More on «Review and Reform: Key Elements and Implications of Nigeria's Constitution Review Process»
September 2012
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17 Sep 2012
For a Different Europe of the Regions
Author: Claus Leggewie
Publisher: German Development Institute
This commentary criticizes the current set-up of the European Union. More on «For a Different Europe of the Regions»
June 2012
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7 Jun 2012
Nepal’s Constitutional Crisis
Author: Hema Kiruppalini
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief discusses challenges faced in Nepal regarding the adoption of a new constitution. More on «Nepal’s Constitutional Crisis»
April 2012
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5 Apr 2012
Uganda: No Resolution to Growing Tensions
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report provides the context for growing tensions and analyzes the unresolved issues of national integration that plagued Ugandan governments long before independence. More on «Uganda: No Resolution to Growing Tensions»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
E Pluribus Unum: American Federalism as Related to the Unification of the EU
Author: Kevin Bassney
Publisher: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
This paper offers a broad overview of the history of states’ rights and federalization within the United States of America. More on «E Pluribus Unum: American Federalism as Related to the Unification of the EU»
December 2011
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7 Dec 2011
Repatriating EU Powers to Member States
Author: Vaughne Miller
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The EU Treaties as amended by the Lisbon Treaty provides for the first time a Treaty base for the return, as well as the increase, of powers. More on «Repatriating EU Powers to Member States»
November 2011
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15 Nov 2011
Nepal: An Update
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The note explores the evolutions and trend in the political system and leadership in Nepal as of 2011. More on «Nepal: An Update» -
Nov 2011
The North Caucasus: Russia’s Internal Abroad?
Author: Alexey Malashenko
Publisher: Carnegie Moscow Center
Although the North Caucasus remains economically and politically a part of Russia, the internal situation there is increasingly regulated by the region’s own local traditions. More on «The North Caucasus: Russia’s Internal Abroad?»
