The forum of federations handbook of federal countries: 2020

Federal models of government have shaped history and demonstrated how diverse people can live together and govern together in relative harmony. The Forum of Federations Handbook of Federal Countries 2020 builds on the previous 2005 edition and offers a much-needed update to this signature resource in comparative federalism. Outlining every federal country in the world, each chapter provides a brief yet comprehensive overview of the history of federalism in its specific country, the constitutional nature of federalism, and recent historical dynamics. As new countries have joined the Federal ranks, this handbook brings readers up to speed offering an authoritative look at both the older federal countries as well as new federal countries like Nepal. The Forum of Federations Handbook of Federal Countries 2020 is an essential resource for academics, researchers, university students, libraries, history and governance teachers, politicians and civil servants, and casual observers of federalism. Ann Griffiths is Editor of the Canadian Naval Review Rupak Chattopadhyay is CEO and President of the Forum of Federations, Canada John Light is Senior Director of Communications at Forum of Federations, Canada Carl Stieren is a writer and editor from Ottawa, Canada Acknowledgements Contents List of Figures Notes on Contributors Chapter 1: Introduction 1 The Federalist Ferment 2 What Is Federalism 3 Structural Varieties and Procedural Fundaments 4 Federalizing or Decentralizing Centralized Systems 5 Federalism Versus Decentralization 6 Challenges to the Future of Federalism Chapter 2: Argentina (Argentine Republic) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Argentina (Fig. 2.1) Bibliography Chapter 3: Australia (Commonwealth of Australia) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Australia (Fig. 3.1) Bibliography Chapter 4: Austria (Federal Republic of Austria) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Austria (Fig. 4.1) Bibliography Chapter 5: Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Belgium (Fig. 5.1) Bibliography Chapter 6: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Bosnia-Herzegovina (Fig. 6.1) Bibliography Chapter 7: Brazil (Federative Republic of Brazil) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Brazil Bibliography Chapter 8: Canada 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Canada (Fig. 8.1) Bibliography Chapter 9: Comoros (Union of the Comoros) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Comoros Bibliography Chapter 10: Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Cyprus Bibliography Chapter 11: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Ethiopia Bibliography Chapter 12: European Union 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 European Union Bibliography Chapter 13: Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Germany (Fig. 13.1) Bibliography Online Sources Chapter 14: India (Republic of India) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 India Bibliography Chapter 15: Malaysia (The Federation of Malaysia) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Malaysia Bibliography Chapter 16: Mexico (Mexican United States) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Mexico (Fig. 16.1) Bibliography Official Documents Chapter 17: Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Micronesia (Fig. 17.1) Bibliography Primary Sources Secondary Sources Chapter 18: Nepal (Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Nepal Bibliography Chapter 19: Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Nigeria Bibliography Chapter 20: Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Pakistan Bibliography Chapter 21: Russia (Russian Federation) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Russia Bibliography Chapter 22: St. Kitts and Nevis (Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 St. Kitts and Nevis Bibliography Chapter 23: South Africa (Republic of South Africa) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 South Africa Bibliography Chapter 24: Spain (Kingdom of Spain) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Spain (Fig. 24.1) Bibliography Chapter 25: Switzerland (Swiss Confederation) 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 Switzerland (Fig. 25.2) Bibliography Chapter 26: United Arab Emirates 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics 4 United Arab Emirates (Fig. 26.1) Bibliography Chapter 27: United States of America 1 History and Development of Federalism 2 Constitutional Provisions Relating to Federalism 3 Recent Political Dynamics Bibliography Chapter 28: Federal Constitution-Making Processes and the Stable Cessation of Conflict 1 Introduction 2 Process Yemen Somalia 3 Referendas 4 Intra-state Boundaries 5 Conclusion Bibliography