In person icon Sub- And Supra-National Interactions: Federalism, Regionalism, And Paradiplomacy in a Changing Global Order

Abstract

This panel explores the intricate relationships between subnational and supranational actors in shaping governance structures and regional autonomy across diverse political contexts. It examines the processes of decentralization, federalism, and regionalism, with a particular focus on how different levels of governance interact and influence each other in both domestic and international spheres. Central to the discussion is the analysis of decentralization drivers and their variations across regime types, geographic contexts, and demographic factors. The panel also investigates the complex intersections of federalism and regionalism, analyzing how political autonomy at the regional level challenges and complements central governance models. Furthermore, the panel delves into the practice of paradiplomacy, focusing on the international engagement strategies of subnational entities, particularly in non-European contexts, and their implications for state-supra-national relations. A key theme throughout is the negotiation of autonomy, identity, and political legitimacy within multilevel governance frameworks, examining how regions balance local aspirations with national imperatives, and how these processes play out in cross-border and international relations. By providing comparative insights, the panel highlights the evolving roles of subnational actors in global governance, particularly in addressing regional demands and shaping policy at the intersection of national and supranational decision-making.

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