ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16h📢 New piece! #Ghana’s constitutional reform process has entered a new phase. What does the government’s Position Paper mean for the country’s proposed reforms, and what questions remain over the process? Read our latest analysis on the path ahead: buff.ly/Hznazzw 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026How do constitutions shape natural resource governance in post-conflict settings? 🌿 Our paper explores why natural resource governance is often missing from political settlements and what can help increase levels of financial accountability: buff.ly/40ISX4bconstitutionnet.orgShaping the Post-Conflict Landscape? The Role of Constitutions in Natural Resource Governance 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🗞️ In our September constitution building newsletter: ✍️ Expert analyses on #Guyana, #Mauritius and #Mexico 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & upcoming events 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/bS80Mfg 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy 011
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026How can constitutions be more inclusive? Our primers explore how they can reflect plural identities, interests, and priorities: 🧩Religion–State Relations: buff.ly/vEL5plP 🧩Official Language Designation: buff.ly/hHDQz01 🧩Federalism: buff.ly/ggfoCYb 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🌍 What happened in constitution building around the world in 2025? Our Annual Review of Constitution Building brings together key developments from across the year, highlighting important trends, challenges and lessons for constitution-making and reform around the world. Read now: buff.ly/n5X1vkF 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🕊️ How are constitutions made in fragile and conflict-affected settings? Explore our Database, a searchable resource tracking constitution-building processes across more than 200 data points in eight different stages: buff.ly/NBKsRtvconstitutionnet.orgDatabase on Constitution-Building Processes in Fragile SettingsThe Database on Constitution-Building Processes in Fragile Settings is a continuously updated online database on constitution-building processes in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The fully se 010
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What happens when a region wants to break away? 🗺️ Our brief explains how countries handle secession, whether they allow it, ban it, or stay silent. Learn about the key choices that shape a country’s future: buff.ly/8CgkhaJconstitutionnet.orgSecession: Constitution Brief 001
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026✍️ Have you read our last piece? #Guyana’s constitutional reform process is finally moving forward, but important questions remain about the Commission’s composition, the reform process, and the path ahead: buff.ly/dh102kS 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026How do constitutional systems balance power, and who keeps it in check? Explore our primers on: 🕵️Fourth-Branch Institutions: buff.ly/aMHiKGc 🏛️Government Formation and Removal: buff.ly/Ik3F0aD 👑Constitutional Monarchs: buff.ly/95p5e4T 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎧 A new way to engage with ConstitutionNet You can now listen to our Voices from the Field articles. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break, or simply prefer listening, our new audio feature makes it easier to stay connected to constitutional developments. Just press play: buff.ly/5c2WKQz 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🌍📝 When Indigenous Peoples are meaningfully included in constitution-making, their rights can be better protected. Our Tool helps assess how well constitutions reflect and protect Indigenous rights: buff.ly/UmgDDxaconstitutionnet.orgIndigenous Peoples' Rights in Constitutions Assessment Tool 010
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In Chapter 6 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Eva Montero Ibarra explores how digital speech regulation in #Pakistan and #SriLanka is reshaping freedom of expression and transforming constitutional rights without formal constitutional amendment: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026In Chapter 5 of our Annual Review, Alexandra Oancea examines how constitutional reforms in #Chad, #Djibouti, #Guinea, #ElSalvador, and #Nicaragua have been used to extend presidential tenure, restrict political competition, and weaken checks on executive power: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Do territorial claims shape constitution-making during moments of political change? 🌍 Our paper explores how territorial demands influence constitution-making processes and constitutional design during transitions and as part of complex negotiations: buff.ly/RiauAVL 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026✍️ New piece: Constitutional reform is back on the agenda in #Guyana But important questions remain about the Reform Commission’s composition, the reforms under consideration, and whether there is enough time to build the consensus needed for meaningful change: buff.ly/K4jbBvV 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026In Chapter 4 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Alexander Hudson examines reform deadlocks in #Fiji and #TheGambia, showing how highly entrenched constitutional amendment procedures can prevent constitutional renewal even where broad reform demands exist: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026When and how rights can be limited? Dive into our primers on: ⚖️ Limitation clauses – when rights can be lawfully restricted: buff.ly/nLXZEGM 🚨 Emergency powers – what governments can do in times of crisis: buff.ly/lF4kl4J 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026💡Have you read our latest analysis? #Mauritius has opened the door to its most wide-ranging constitutional review in decades. With a broad mandate, the Constitutional Review Commission has a unique opportunity to shape the country's constitutional future. 🔗 Read now: buff.ly/O321LBn 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In Chapter 3 of our Annual Review, Sharon Pia Hickey explores how Gen Z protest movements in #Nepal and #Madagascar challenged existing political systems and examines the ways in which demands for accountability, participation, and reform interact with constitutional institutions: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In Chapter 2 of our Annual Review of Constitution-Building, Kimana Zulueta-Fülscher examines ongoing transitions in #Bangladesh and #Syria, highlighting how difficult it can be to transform political rupture into sustainable democratic governance and meaningful constitutional reform: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026How do elections and constitution-building shape each other in fragile and conflict-affected states? 🗳️📜 Explore the complex links between legitimacy, sequencing, and stability in post-conflict transitions: buff.ly/eKCB9PZconstitutionnet.orgInteractions between Elections and Constitution-Building Processes in Fragile and Conflict-affected States 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In Chapter 1 of our Annual Review, Adem Kassie Abebe draws on interviews with reform leaders in #Bangladesh, #Ghana, and #Palestine. He explores how reformers navigate political realities, public participation, and competing demands while pursuing constitutional change: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 103
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026📢 New piece: Who holds the real veto power in Mexico's constitutional politics today? An examination of six constitutional reforms debated in 2026 reveals how bargaining has shifted from the opposition to MORENA's coalition partners and internal factions: buff.ly/7UH8jCJ 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026📢 Out now: Annual Review of Constitution-Building 2025 From political transitions and democratic backsliding to youth mobilization and constitutional resilience, the Review tracks key developments worldwide. Read more: buff.ly/sqUxfm7 #ConstitutionBuilding #Democracy 001
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What role can substate constitutions play in fragile and conflict-affected settings? 🕊️ Our paper explores how these documents help structure power, define governance systems, and codify rights, making them vital tools for managing conflict and securing stability: buff.ly/NtKH4Aoconstitutionnet.orgSubstate Constitutions in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings: Policy paper 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026📜🖋️Thinking about writing a constitution? Start with the basics! Explore our primers to understand what a constitution is: buff.ly/PX3AJoe & how it can be amended: buff.ly/xsYewEc 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026📢 #Mauritius has launched its most significant constitutional review in decades, with proposals ranging from expanding rights protections to reforming democratic institutions. Will constitutional reform become a shared national project or another report on a shelf? Read now: buff.ly/O321LBn 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026💌 Missed our last constitution building newsletter? ✍️ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & events 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026📢 New piece! Mexico's constitutional politics have entered a new phase. Examining six reforms debated in 2026, Camilo Saavedra Herrera argues that the opposition's veto has been replaced by bargaining within the governing coalition itself: bit.ly/4coJ0P3 #Mexico #Politics #Reform 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A strong democracy needs more than elections, it also needs a professional, impartial and effective public service. Our Primer explores how constitutional design can help protect merit-based public administration, strengthen good governance and safeguard the rule of law: buff.ly/fWt9WaD 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026💡How can countries restore constitutional order after military coups? Our report examines the constitutional texts adopted in Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali following recent coups, highlighting key trends, challenges and implications for democratic transitions: buff.ly/wHRhwIm 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026🗞️ In our August constitution building newsletter: ✍️ Expert analyses on #GuineaBissau and #Nepal 🌍 20+ constitutional news from around the world 📚 Key resources & upcoming events 🔗 Read now: bit.ly/3UN0ZIR 👉 Subscribe: bit.ly/3IguwEy 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026A constitution is only as strong as the institutions that defend it. Our report explores how courts, lawyers and bar associations in Bangladesh, Ghana and Syria are navigating political pressure, rebuilding public trust, and shaping democratic futures: buff.ly/tmNGsob 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional referendum is this Sunday. Have you read our latest analysis? What could the proposed reforms mean for the balance of power between the presidency, Parliament and judiciary, and what questions remain about democratic legitimacy? Read now: buff.ly/HLQMflhconstitutionnet.orgConstitutional Referendum in Guinea-Bissau: Another Constitutional CrossroadsAs Guinea-Bissau heads toward a constitutional referendum next week, its transitional government is pursuing reforms that could reshape the balance between the presidency, Parliament, and the judiciar 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🏛️ Democratic backsliding often starts quietly, through parliamentary procedure. Our report shows how rules on agendas, debate, and scrutiny can be weaponized, and how to make them more resilient: buff.ly/nZrZi6qbuff.lyParliamentary Rules in Democratic Backsliding and Resilient Design 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026🌍 What should Syria's new constitution truly deliver? Our brief explores the country's evolving context, the pathways and actors shaping constitutional reform, and the implications of governance and security shifts, assessing risks and opportunities for its state-building process: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Nepal’s constitutional reform process is facing growing questions over its scope, inclusiveness and political legitimacy. Our piece examines the Constitution Amendment Task Force, the competing visions for reform, and the challenges of building consensus: buff.ly/Y10YghR 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 22/08/2026🗳️ Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional referendum is set for next week. On 30 August, voters will decide on reforms that could reshape the balance of power between the presidency and Parliament. But with the process contested, the vote is also a test of constitutional legitimacy: buff.ly/HLQMflh 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026How can constitution-building support peace in post-conflict settings?🤝📜 The Edinburgh Dialogue brings together experts to explore the interface between peace processes and constitutions:constitutionnet.orgEdinburgh Dialogue on Post-Conflict Constitution BuildingParticipants at the First Edinburgh Dialogue Conference on Interim Constitutions in Post-Conflict Settings, 4-5 December 2014The Edinburgh Dialogue on Post-Conflict Constitution Building is an annual 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 21/08/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Are security sector reform and constitutional transitions connected? 🔐 Our policy paper shows why aligning security sector reform with constitutional reform is key to successful transitions to peace and democracy:constitutionnet.orgSecurity Sector Reform in Constitutional Transitions 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Designing your Parliament? 🏛️ Our primers have you covered. Learn about bicameralism, when—and how—parliaments can be dissolved, legislative minority protections, and opposition rights: constitutionnet.org/primers 010
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 17/08/2026🪧 Nepal’s Gen-Z protests have brought constitutional reform back to the centre of political debate. Our new piece examines Nepal’s Constitution Amendment Task Force and the competing visions for the country’s constitutional future: buff.ly/ZlNbJYF 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026🌍🏛️Curious about how countries balance power between regional and central governments? Discover the vital role of second chambers in federal systems, where regional voices meet national decisions:constitutionnet.orgSecond Chambers in Federal Systems 000
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026🧵🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week from ConstitutionNet: 100
ConstitutionNet @constitutionnet.bsky.social · 12/08/2026📜 What role can interim constitutions play in conflict-affected settings? Our paper explores their potential in peacebuilding:constitutionnet.orgInterim Constitutions: Peacekeeping and Democracy-Building Tools 000