Introduction : federalism in Asia
Concept of federalism and its relevance
Ethno-national diversity and federalism
Origin and development of federalism : colonialism, decolonization and revolution
Federalism and Institutional Innovations
Dynamics of federalism : political parties and ethnic movements
Centre-state relations : structure and processes
Federalism and forms of decentralization
Federalism and democracy : new questions asked
Conclusion : beyond the diversity problematic.