Norms, interests, and values

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All constitutional regimes rely on an underlying consensus, as noted by Robert Dahl, but they also encompass conflicts and mechanisms to address them. This complexity particularly pertains to the normative foundation of the political system, known as the constitutional basic order. A disturbance in the balance between conflict and consent, or a threat to the constitutional basic order itself, can lead to a constitutional crisis. Experiences of such crises, along with constitution-making and reform processes, highlight the interplay of consent and conflict within the constitutional framework. This volume compiles contributions that examine constitutional regimes currently facing significant challenges to the foundational consent of their communities, including Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Turkey. It also explores strategies employed by constitutional orders to navigate these challenges, as seen in Germany and Singapore, and discusses cultural differences regarding the Western approach to constitutionalism, such as "Asian Values." The contributors come from various fields, including public law and sociology, representing institutions across Europe and Asia, and provide diverse perspectives on these pressing issues.