Voters in Israel are going to the polls today for the fourth time in two years. The nature of Israeli politics and it's electoral system are at the heart of such frequent votes. Political, ideological, and social polarization emerges most often in electoral systems with elements of electoral majoritarianism. The societal animosity which foments polarization rarely emerges in … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Israeli Politics and the 2021 Israeli Election
International Elections
2021 Dutch General Election: Consensus and Continuity
Winning election to the Dutch House of Representatives (the Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) is simple when compared to almost every other electoral democracy. One can win a parliamentary seat if they convince approximately 62,000 citizens to vote for their ticket. This is the advantage of a near fully Proportional parliamentary system with no percentage threshold … [Read more...] about 2021 Dutch General Election: Consensus and Continuity
Results of the 2021 Catalonian Elections
An understanding of different political systems offers one a different perspective to their own political arena. Last week Decision Desk previewed the Autonomous Community of Catalonia’s regional elections. With the votes now counted, it is time to analyze the results. Turnout This was the lowest turnout regional election in Catalonia’s history. Low turnout was expected given … [Read more...] about Results of the 2021 Catalonian Elections