Netanyahu's Return Reflects Structural Polarization and Electoral System Flaws
Original framing: “Benjamin Netanyahu | The comeback ‘king’” — The Hindu
Political science literature on electoral systems and coalition dynamics provides a framework for understanding Netanyahu’s political success. Studies on proportional representation and threshold mechanisms show how these rules can entrench dominant parties and marginalize smaller ones.
Netanyahu's political comeback is not a personal victory but a systemic outcome shaped by institutional design, historical trauma, and cultural narratives.
The electoral system's bias toward majoritarian outcomes and the marginalization of minority voices reinforce a cycle of right-wing dominance. Cross-culturally, similar patterns emerge in societies grappling with institutional fragility and public disillusionment. To break this cycle, reforms to electoral systems, civil society strengthening, and inclusive dialogue are essential. These measures must be supported by international actors and grounded in scientific understanding of political dynamics. Only through a holistic, systemic approach can Israel move toward a more stable and inclusive political future.