Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

The interactions and power dynamics between central governments and local or regional authorities in a decentralized system.

Funds provided by a higher level of government to a lower level with specific conditions on how the money must be used.

The practice of imposing specific conditions on grants or aid provided by higher levels of government to lower levels or recipients.

A federal system where national and state governments collaborate closely to solve common problems and implement policies.

A system of financial transfers designed to reduce disparities in fiscal capacity among different regions or governments.

A group composed of representatives from different levels of government to coordinate policies and resolve jurisdictional issues.

A formal agreement between two or more states to cooperate on specific policy issues or projects.

The interactions and collaborations between different states or regions within a federal system to manage shared interests and conflicts.

A doctrine asserting a state's right to invalidate federal laws deemed unconstitutional within its borders.