SUMMER UNIVERSITY 40th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE: Federalism and Conflict : Conference Proceedings
BFD
- Fribourg : IFF, 2024
English
The inaugural panel of the IFF's 2024 Summer University Conference explored the intersection of federalism and conflict, examining both contemporary and endemic conflicts. The panel investigated how federalism and conflict resolution might address modern conflicts, particularly focusing on cases where federalism could have been implemented but was not, potentially exacerbating violence or prolonging conflicts. Case studies included Ukraine, Myanmar, Spain, and Ethiopia, each illustrating diverse dynamics of decentralization and federalism. Presentations highlighted how federalism has influenced these conflicts: in Ukraine, decentralization bolstered local governance amid the Russian invasion; in Myanmar, the coup revitalized federal debates among opposition forces; in Catalonia, limited decentralization frustrated demands for greater autonomy; and in Ethiopia, federalism's challenges in recognizing minorities complicated societal integration. The panel underscored the complex relationship between federalism, democracy, and conflict resolution, revealing how federal structures can either stabilize or intensify conflicts, providing valuable insights into their role in contemporary political dynamics.
- Faculty
- Faculté de droit
- Department
- Institut du Fédéralisme
- Language
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- English
- Classification
- Law, jurisprudence
- Series statement
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- IFF Working Paper Online ; 44
- License
- CC BY
- Open access status
- diamond
- Identifiers
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- DOI 10.51363/unifr.diff.2024.44
- ISSN 2813-5261
- Persistent URL
- https://folia.unifr.ch/unifr/documents/330495
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