Research Article
Ideology Meets Pragmatism: Examining Governance Dynamics in Israeli Politics
Yaron Katz*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
18-26
Received:
28 December 2024
Accepted:
14 January 2025
Published:
30 August 2025
Abstract: The research focuses on understanding the dynamic relationship between ideological principles and the pragmatic realities of governance, particularly in Israeli politics. It highlights that the intersection of religion, politics, and society creates significant political instability, mainly driven by the strong influence of religious parties. The emphasis on spiritual values in public policy and the dynamic interaction between religious and political domains ensure that religion plays a central role in shaping Israel's societal norms and governance. This intricate relationship underscores the ongoing challenges of balancing religious orthodoxy with secular democratic principles, ultimately affecting the stability and cohesion of Israeli society. Data for this study is collected through multiple sources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject, including scholarly research and analysis of opinion polls of public sentiment regarding political ideologies, religious pluralism, and social integration. The study acknowledges potential limitations, such as the reliance on secondary data for some aspects of the research and the challenge of generalizing findings beyond the specific context of Israel. These limitations are addressed by contextualizing the findings and suggesting areas for future research. The study concludes that Israel's future as a democratic and inclusive homeland is based on reconciling its religious and secular dimensions, which requires navigating complex internal dynamics and external pressures, including security concerns and international relationships. Since the evolving ideological landscape, influenced by changing societal values and external geopolitical factors, shapes Israel's political and social trajectory, this approach aims to bridge gaps between different segments of society, ensuring that all groups can contribute to and benefit from the nation’s social, economic, and political life.
Abstract: The research focuses on understanding the dynamic relationship between ideological principles and the pragmatic realities of governance, particularly in Israeli politics. It highlights that the intersection of religion, politics, and society creates significant political instability, mainly driven by the strong influence of religious parties. The e...
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Research Article
The ‘Bour Li Dehors’ Case Study: An Analysis of the Rise of Extreme Populism Within Mauritian Modern Politics
Stephen Lyajoon*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
27-31
Received:
9 May 2025
Accepted:
23 May 2025
Published:
8 September 2025
Abstract: The 2024 general election in Mauritius marked another historic moment in the country’s political history with a crushing victory of the opposition coalition sweeping every parliamentary seats. Mauritian politics is at a crossroad where traditional and modern mechanisms coexist together, bridging the divide between the political elite and the everyday struggles. Observations can be made about the rise of extreme populism as a result of growing dissatisfaction of the previous government and rising cost of living. For over a decade now, Mauritian politics has undertaken a new path, more of a marketing stunt than a political campaign, with slogans such as “viré mam” in 2014 or the more recent “bour li dehors” in 2024. Through an analysis of the country’s political history and the evolution of politics, this paper draws from sociological and political theories to understand and critically analyse how Mauritian politics has evolved to align itself with the changing Mauritian landscape. From an analysis of the Mauritian political system and its evolution throughout time, to the involvement of mass media and technology, this paper further depicts how Mauritian politics is being shaped by the silent mass, reclaiming and disrupting the traditional way of doing politics. Consequently, this paper aims at setting the scene for further research about the evolution of politics in the 21st century where the gap between traditional politics and the social empowerment is being bridged by the advent of technology.
Abstract: The 2024 general election in Mauritius marked another historic moment in the country’s political history with a crushing victory of the opposition coalition sweeping every parliamentary seats. Mauritian politics is at a crossroad where traditional and modern mechanisms coexist together, bridging the divide between the political elite and the everyd...
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