Journal of State Government articles

Recent articles from Journal of State Government

The states and the changing world. (U.S. states) (States in the International Arena)
October 1, 1991... In theory, the U.S. states have little authority to interact politically or economically with foreign countries. They are not empowered to make treaties or alliances with other countries nor to regulate commerce with them. However, states frequently act in both these areas. States have...

Foreign relations at the state level. (U.S. states) (States in the International Arena)
October 1, 1991... The globalization of state governments is receiving a tremendous amount of publicity at the international, national, state and local levels. State and local governments are being propelled into the novel role of developing policies for dealing with foreign entities. This globalization...

American states and Canadian provinces: growing ties. (States in the International Arena)
October 1, 1991... New bonds are being formed between state governments and their neighbors in Canada to capitalize on regional strength in a global economy. Regional economic cooperation is emerging as a potent political force as state policy-makers, legislative leaders, governors and other top state...

Losing it: the decentralization of American foreign policy. (States in the International Arena)
October 1, 1991... Increased state involvement in international affairs creates a special set of problems for federal policy-makers and threatens to disrupt the conduct of U.S. foreign affairs. "It's never easy and it's never clear, who's to navigate and who's to steer..." - Dan Fogelberg, from the song...

The Peace Corps: helping out at home. (States in the International Arena)
October 1, 1991... Through two innovative education programs, Peace Corps volunteers are sharing the knowledge and skills they gained overseas with young students in America's 50 states. Early in his administration, President George Bush and the nation's governors rededicated themselves to achieving...