For the past 40 years, the Grand Old Party has been working at reducing the size of the central Government. But the current war against terrorism led by George W. Bush's Administration could challenge the traditional Republican committment toward devolution. Many decisions since September 11 might even reinforce the power of federal authorities. What are the main characteristics of this profound change? What are the consequences for the institutional balance of power in the U.S.? Is it possible to balance the war against terrorism with devolution? These are some of the issues examined in this policy brief.

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