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Federalism in Post‐Assad Syria: Toward Durable Peace in a Pluralist Society

Middle East Policy, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 206-227, Summer 2026.
Abstract Syria's civil war has left behind a fractured state. While the new president, Ahmed al‐Sharaa, seeks to unify the country and restore centralized governance, this appears unworkable. Instead, this article contends, asymmetrical federalism offers a pathway toward stability.
Dilan Okcuoglu
wiley   +1 more source

The Phenomenon of Paradiplomacy in the Czech Republic: Representative Difficulties in the Concept of Paradiplomacy in the Subnational Unit of the Znojmo Region

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 2014
This paper presents the main findings which are focusing interdisciplinary on contemporary trends in the regional policy in Central Europe. These findings are illustrated on regional policy activities in Znojmo region which is a pioneer in so called ...
Merkéta Sanalla
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Paradiplomacy and City Diplomacy From the Theoretical Perspectives of Tourism and International Relations: An Analysis of the City of São Paulo, Brazil

Latin American Policy, Volume 17, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Tourism and International Relations, as interdisciplinary fields, encompass diverse knowledge, making them complex subjects. This article explores how official international relations bodies at subnational levels influence tourism using paradiplomacy and city diplomacy concepts.
Juliane Santos Lumertz, Edegar Luís Tomazzoni, Juarez Velozo, Rina Ricci‐Cagnacci   +3 more
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The Dynamics of De‐Europeanisation in a Multilevel Context: Resistance and Power Politics in Scotland and Wales

JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, Volume 63, Issue 6, Page 1845-1864, November 2025.
Abstract In recent years, theoretical models which seek to capture the dynamics of European integration and Europeanisation have turned their attention to new processes of disintegration and de‐Europeanisation, presenting new understandings of where politics, policy‐makers and public opinion have moved to roll back integration. In this article, looking
Rachel Minto, Carolyn Rowe, Elin Royles
wiley   +1 more source

South-South Paradiplomacy: A Channelling Mechanism of Denpasar-Mossel Bay Sister-City Cooperation

Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks
The practice of paradiplomacy in the Global South countries is currently on the rise. While prior studies have predominantly focused on Global North paradiplomacy, this paper demonstrates how legal regimes structurally channel paradiplomacy yet remain ...
Isti Nur Rahmahwati, Jevons Kollie Kawala   +1 more
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Decentralization in International Relations: A Study of Semarang City's Paradiplomacy

E3S Web of Conferences, 2018
Democratization in developing countries triggered by globalization has led decentralization. Post New-Order Indonesia chose decentralization as its policy to improve democratization, allowing transfer of authority to its local governments, thus raises ...
Hermini Susiatiningsih, Nadia Farabi, Satwika Paramasatya, Sheiffi Puspapertiwi   +3 more
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How Do Inland Provinces Participate in China's International Economic Cooperation? A Case Study of Hunan's Approach to Africa

Asian Politics &Policy, Volume 17, Issue 4, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Although there has been extensive research about the overseas engagement of China's coastal and border local governments, the participation of inland provinces, which lack geographical advantages, remains underexplored. Specifically, what motivates their selection of targeting regions?
Jing Xie
wiley   +1 more source

The Shift from Paradiplomacy to Protodiplomacy: A Comparative Study of Catalonia and Kurdistan

Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks
This article explored the transition from paradiplomacy to protodiplomacy in Catalonia and Kurdistan, two regions at the forefront of this shift. Protodiplomacy involves the direct participation of subnational entities in diplomatic activities akin to ...
Margaretha Novianti Adistia, Muhammad Anugrah Fidriansyah, Rizka Yeza Utami, Nofi Yanti, Muhammad Faiz Krisnadi   +4 more
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The Role of Paradiplomacy in the Development of the Aruk Border Area

Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks, 2022
Being isolated and lacking public facilities, border areas tend to be neglected. On the other hand, border areas can serve as economic and social hubs if isolation is broken through development and international cooperation.
Iva Rachmawati, Siti Darwinda Mohamad Pero, Muhammad Ridho Wirawan   +2 more
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Cities as Actors in the EU Policy Towards China

JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, Volume 63, Issue 1, Page 51-70, January 2025.
Abstract City diplomacy between European Union (EU) and Chinese cities has become an increasingly significant layer of bilateral relations. The collaboration between cities is extensive and covers a wide range of thematic areas, with around half of European cities having partnerships with Chinese counterparts, according to a survey of 745 cities ...
Tomasz Kamiński, Joanna Ciesielska‐Klikowska, Michał Gzik   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source