Language:
English
Year of publication:
2022
Titel der Quelle:
Middle East Journal
Angaben zur Quelle:
76,3 (2022-2023) 303-326
Keywords:
Netanyahu, Binyamin Political and social views
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Erdoğan, Recep Tayyip Political and social views
;
Orbán, Viktor, Political and social views
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Israel Politics and government 21st century
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Turkey Politics and government 21st century
;
Hungary Politics and government 21st century
Abstract:
This article assesses democratic backsliding in Israel during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's years in office from 2009 to 2021, drawing comparisons to similar developments in Hungary and Turkey. While the democratic backsliding that occurred in Israel during this period resembled what was taking place in these other countries, Netanyahu was less successful in achieving his goals than Viktor Orbán and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, despite employing similar rhetoric and tactics. Netanyahu's lack of success is explained by the amount and nature of affective polarization in Israel, its parliamentary system of government, and its electoral system.
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