Parliamentary Democracy in Asian Federal States: Challenges and Constitutional Innovations

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Authors: Aamir Hanif Raja, Umer Yaqoob, Muhammad Bilal
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Abstract

In the Asian federal states parliamentary democracy presents an exclusive interaction of governance framework, constitutional structure and cultural diversity. The aim of this study is to observe innovations and challenges that characterize the working of parliamentary system in the Asian federal framework. Main issues include addressing the intergovernmental tensions, protecting rights of minorities ans confirming equitable representation by maintaining national unity. The study also underlines constraints that is levied by economic disparities, political instability and shifting geopolitical dynamics that impact efficiency of parliamentary democracy in the federal systems. Comparative studies from nations like India, Malaysia and Pakistan provide insights to success and limitations of these approaches, showing lessons for other areas. The research argue the interaction between parliamentary democracy and federalism in Asia requires a more nuanced method that considers the historical, cultural and institutional factors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Political Systems and Governance Commonwealth Australian Politics and Federalism Public Administration and Governance

Publication details

Journal / source
Global Political Review
Volume
11
Issue
1
Pages
17–17
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN