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Alex Bain is a senior at Williams College, where he majors in political science. He spent his junior year abroad at Oxford University. In the summer of 2010, he worked as an intern for the Foundation for Middle East Peace.
Israel's Flawed Electoral System: Obstacle to Peace and Democracy
Israeli politics is notable for its wide array of parties and unstable coalition governments. The main institutional cause of this chronic instability is the system of nationwide proportional representation, which gives disproportionate influence to minor parties. This instability limits the ability of Israeli governments to pursue coherent long-term strategies and leads to policies that address the concerns of minority groups at the expense of the national interest.
