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Changing US attitudes to federalism prioritise states

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UNITED STATES

Once considered the means by which US states could act as ‘laboratories of democracy’ that find new ways to improve governance, the recent construction of federalism as…

US state referendums will play major role in November

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UNITED STATES

With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…

Myanmar junta will press on with election plans

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MYANMAR

This enables the State Administration Council, the junta headed by military chief and coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, to remain in place for another six months. Min Aung Hlaing…

US Equal Rights Amendment push faces challenges

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UNITED STATES

The Senate is unlikely to take up the measure, especially as Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he does not support it. Even if the Senate were to follow…

Ohio referendum result will encourage Democrats

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UNITED STATES

As state governments become more entrenched in the use of re-districting to cement their legislative majorities, referendums offer a rare direct link between citizens and…

Modi’s Kashmir move puts India-Pakistan ties on brink

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INDIA/PAKISTAN

Consequences of India revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status.

Afghan talks start despite multiple unresolved issues

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AFGHANISTAN

The Taliban agreed to talk to Kabul's delegation only reluctantly, under US pressure. The Kabul authorities were scarcely any keener. The insurgents' negotiating strategy appears…

US Supreme Court's role is shifting

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UNITED STATES

At a time when political polarisation at the federal and state level makes the role of the Supreme Court as a neutral arbiter more important, the Court’s standing with the public…

US Supreme Court will generate greater controversy

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UNITED STATES

The decision to hold a hearing on this issue, rather than simply issue a decision, reflects a degree of concern about perceptions of the Court’s legitimacy following the transfer…

US confirmation hearings will trial midterm messaging

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UNITED STATES

A Supreme Court Justice holds a lifetime appointment in an institution that currently appears intent on involving itself in some of the central political issues facing the nation…