Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 2026
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Source Publication
Publius: The Journal of Federalism
Source ISSN
0048-5950
Abstract
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what can American federalism scholarship tell us about the future of the compound republic? The articles in this special issue of Publius offer several valuable insights into how federalism scholars might orient their work in a political climate beset by turbulence and uncertainty. After reviewing the contributions to the special issue, this introductory essay offers several suggestions on conceptual and theoretical interventions that might enhance our understanding of the compound republic’s future by focusing our attention on how political actors in the federal system creatively adapt repertoires of action to new circumstances.
Recommended Citation
Nolette, Paul and Rocco, Philip, "Introduction: The Future of Federalism in the United States" (2026). Political Science Faculty Research and Publications. 159.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/polisci_fac/159
Comments
Accepted version. Publius : The Journal of Federalism, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Winter 2026): 1-21. DOI. © 2026 The Authors, published by Oxford University Press. Used with permission.