Political Coalitions Research Articles

Faithful democracy: synthesising religious and political practice in the Sydney Alliance

This article examines the role religious institutions, communities, and individuals might play in democratising 21st-century cities. Based on participatory action research with the Sydney Alliance, a broad-based community organisation in Sydney, Australia, I examine how a civil society coalition attempts to draw religious communities into the political life of the city, the way religious culture and space shapes the political culture of the coalition, and the challenges faced by the coalition in working across religious and nonreligious difference. I argue that political coalitions like the Sydney Alliance that work across diverse worldviews are pulled in two different directions: the effort to democratise and make space for worldview plurality appears to lead to political moderation, despite apparent commitment to progressive social change. Whilst the effort to diversify democratic participation and syncretise the best aspects of religious and secular political cultures has promise, ultimately the contributions of religious organisations to democratisation in Sydney through the coalition is ambivalent.

A compromising mindset? How citizens evaluate the trade‐offs in coalition politics

AbstractCoalition building depends on citizens having a ‘compromising mindset’: they must accept that parties need to compromise in order to gain influence and that this entails deviating from the original policy positions. In this study, we show that European citizens understand that compromise is essential for democratic governance and that they, holding everything else constant, prefer political parties that express a willingness to compromise. This finding appears to be independent from specific forms of coalition politics and to be widespread across different levels of political interest, formal education and even ideological extremity. Our analysis compares observational data from the Austrian National Election Survey (AUTNES) 2020 and an original survey from Denmark in 2021. We also present results from a conjoint experiment fielded in Denmark, which evaluates the effect of willingness to compromise on vote choice. Our finding is good news for European democracies where coalition politics and thus compromise is a necessity for governance. Yet, for vote‐seeking politics, the situation is complex as citizens might sometimes punish parties for compromising, but sometimes also punish them for not compromising.

Analisis Koalisi Partai PKB dalam Pemenangan Putra Kiai di Pusaran Kekuasaan

This research aims to describe how the coalition of the National Awakening Party (PKB) contributed to the victory of a cleric's son in the Sidoarjo Regional Elections (Pilkada). The general objective of this study is to analyze how political party coalitions occurred during the 2020 Pilkada in Sidoarjo. To obtain data, the researcher employed library research, utilizing literature studies that did not require direct interaction with respondents or fieldwork. The researcher collected various necessary research data from literary sources or documents such as papers or previous research results related to electoral and regional elections participation in Sidoarjo. The research findings indicate several factors that led to PKB's success in the Sidoarjo Pilkada. First, the Political Party Coalition Factor: The coalition with political parties, particularly Nasdem and PSI, provided significant political support and a voter base for the Ahmad Muhdlor and Subandi ticket. PKB's negotiation strategy in forming the coalition played a crucial role in garnering support and votes. Second, the Political Participation Factor: Active political participation by the Ahmad Muhdlor and Subandi ticket, involving understanding important political issues for the community and responding to genuine aspirations for change, had a positive impact in winning voters' hearts. Their ability to articulate the needs and desires of the community through political campaigns also contributed to their victory. Third, the Modalities Factor: The modalities possessed by this ticket, including social capital such as connections with NU (Nahdlatul Ulama) and social organizations, cultural capital such as education and organizational experience, as well as economic capital acquired from campaign donations, played a significant role in building support and designing effective campaign strategies. The combination of these factors aided the PKB coalition in achieving victory in the 2020 Sidoarjo Pilkada. Cooperation within the coalition, the ability to understand relevant political issues, active political participation, and the utilization of existing modalities all contributed to creating public support and trust that enabled the Ahmad Muhdlor and Subandi ticket to succeed in the election.

Coalition politics in German foreign policymaking

Coalition politics in German foreign policymaking

The African National Congress and South Africa’s Public Service: A Crisis of Dominance and Accountability

This article explores the impact of African National Congress-led government’s dominance on South Africa’s public service. On onehand, the African National Congress since the 1994 democratic elections had many achievements in advancing South Africa’s democracy and responding to the citizens’ needs through countless development and policy initiatives that were designed to cater to the basic needs of the citizens. On the other hand, it has become less responsive to citizen needs and this is evident as citizens have taken to the streets to protest for service provisions throughout the country. Citizens’ discontent can be seen in the rapid decline of the African National Congress’ political dominance and the formation of political coalitions. South African public service delivery has been marked by a lack of public accountability, corruption, cadre deployment, state capture, and procurement system manipulation as a result of the African National Congress’s dominance since the country’s first democratic elections. It is important to note that most South African citizens depend on the public sector and the African National Congress’s dominance in the public sector has damaged its ability to be responsive to citizens’ needs. This article relied on secondary sources, by reviewing current literature on the ramifications of having one political party dominating the country’s political space for decades.

Governing Abroad: Coalition Politics and Foreign Policy in Europe. By Sibel Oktay. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2022. 254p. $80.00 cloth, $32.95 paper.

Governing Abroad: Coalition Politics and Foreign Policy in Europe. By Sibel Oktay. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2022. 254p. $80.00 cloth, $32.95 paper.

Adversarial Power-Sharing and “Forced Marriages”: Governing Coalitions in Lebanon and Yemen

Abstract How do power-sharing governing coalitions work in the context of politicized identities and external pressures? And how do they emerge, develop, and disintegrate when governing parties share power in the context of colliding agendas? Working on the premise that coalition governments may be messy constellations of power, rather than rational avenues for deliberation, this article explores the politics of coalitions in the Middle East as a case of adversarial power-sharing, or what we frame as ‘forced marriages.’ We focus on Yemen and Lebanon, two polities that have developed power-sharing arrangements in conflict-laden environments, albeit under different circumstances and logics of state-building. We argue that while both countries are different on a wide range of variables, they have broader lessons to convey on the ways coalition governments perform and the policy consequences they yield. Throughout both countries’ political history, coalition governance patterns have led to political fragmentation and policy gridlock. However, the puzzle is that notwithstanding antagonistic policy agendas and despite popular disaffection with ruling arrangements, coalition governments have kept re-emerging. This requires an incisive look into the relational and complex dynamics that sustain their logic.

민주화 이후 한국의 대통령 선거

This study aims to outline the results and factors of the eight presidential elections held by the Republic of Korea over the past 35 years since democratization in 1987. Since the election analysis so far has focused on individual factors or specific elections, it is insufficient to show the main factors that run through the entire elections, and their correlations. This study comprehensively examines the characteristics of the presidential elections after democratization focusing on regionalistic voting behavior, election competition structure, regional election coalition, political situation, and candidate factor which have been pointed out as major factors in the presidential election. Through this, it is possible to discover several principles of competition that commonly worked in the presidential elections. First, it is an advantageous structure for candidates from Gyeongsang-do to win in a situation where regionalism is dominant. Second, it is difficult to win if candidates divide, whether conservative or liberal. Third, in the election coalition, the outcome is determined by who makes political coalition with Chungcheong-do . Fourth, the greater the disappointment with the incumbent government, the greater the pressure for regime change, and the disadvantage of the ruling party candidate. Finally, voters generally prefer presidential candidates who are far from Yeouido politics . The outcome of the election was determined by the interaction of these factors.

Electoral Processes and Coalition Politics of Indian Democracy: A Study

This study highlights the complex dynamics of electoral processes and coalition politics within the framework of Indian democracy. As the world's largest democracy, India is characterized by a complex electoral system, multiple political parties and a history of coalition governments. The research examines the electoral machinery, including voter registration, constituency delimitation, and campaign strategies. An important focus of this study is on coalition politics, which has become the hallmark of Indian governance. It details the formation, functioning and outcomes of the alliance at both the national and state levels. The study uses case studies to highlight the experiences of specific coalition governments, highlighting their successes and failures. Furthermore, the research assesses the impact of coalition politics on governance, policy-making and economic reforms. It explores the role of regional and small parties in shaping coalition dynamics and governance outcomes. Furthermore, it discusses electoral reform proposals aimed at improving the democratic process. The study provides valuable insights for policy makers and researchers by highlighting the emerging trends, challenges and future outlook of coalition politics in Indian democracy.
 Abstract in Hindi Language:
 यह अध्ययन भारतीय लोकतंत्र के ढांचे के भीतर चुनावी प्रक्रियाओं और गठबंधन राजनीति की जटिल गतिशीलता पर प्रकाश डालता है। दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र के रूप में भारत की पहचान एक जटिल चुनावी प्रणाली, ढेर सारे राजनीतिक दलों और गठबंधन सरकारों के इतिहास से है। शोध चुनावी मशीनरी की जांच करता है, जिसमें मतदाता पंजीकरण, निर्वाचन क्षेत्र परिसीमन और अभियान रणनीतियों को शामिल किया गया है। इस अध्ययन का एक महत्वपूर्ण फोकस गठबंधन राजनीति पर है, जो भारतीय शासन की पहचान बन गई है। यह राष्ट्रीय और राज्य दोनों स्तरों पर गठबंधन के गठन, कार्यप्रणाली और परिणामों का विवरण देता है। अध्ययन विशिष्ट गठबंधन सरकारों के अनुभवों को उजागर करने, उनकी सफलताओं और विफलताओं पर प्रकाश डालने के लिए केस स्टडीज का उपयोग करता है। इसके अलावा, शोध शासन, नीति-निर्माण और आर्थिक सुधारों पर गठबंधन राजनीति के प्रभाव का आकलन करता है। यह गठबंधन की गतिशीलता और शासन के परिणामों को आकार देने में क्षेत्रीय और छोटे दलों की भूमिका का पता लगाता है। इसके अलावा, यह लोकतांत्रिक प्रक्रिया में सुधार लाने के उद्देश्य से चुनाव सुधार प्रस्तावों पर चर्चा करता है। यह अध्ययन उभरते रुझानों, चुनौतियों और भारतीय लोकतंत्र में गठबंधन राजनीति के भविष्य के दृष्टिकोण पर प्रकाश डालते हुए नीति निर्माताओं और शोधकर्ताओं के लिए मूल्यवान अंतर्दृष्टि प्रदान करता है।
 Keywords: स्वामी दयानंद सरस्वती, जाति-प्रथा, नारी गरिमा, वैदिक मूल्य।

Coalition politics in India? challenges and consquences

Coalition politics in India? challenges and consquences

Coalition dynamics: advances in the study of the coalition life cycle

In parliamentary democracies, elections distribute the seats in parliament, but who gets into government and determines the policy agenda over the course of the legislative term is decided upon after the elections, in negotiations between the political parties. This introduction to the special issue discusses research concerning dynamic approaches to coalition governments. A dynamic approach implies that what happens at the electoral stage influences the government formation stage, which in turn shapes what happens during the government’s tenure, which may influence the cabinet’s durability. Hence, this type of research tries to analyse various stages of a government’s ‘life cycle’ from its ‘birth’ to its ‘death’ as interdependent processes, rather than examining them in mutual isolation. These processes may be restricted to the confines of a self-contained universe of politicians and political parties, or they may involve ‘external’ events, such as, for example, elections, or the state of the economy. In addition to having a dynamic approach to analysing coalitions, the contributions in the special issue use brand-new comparative data from several independent research projects investigating various aspects of coalition politics.

The Political Parties Coalition Behaviour in Election: A Meta-Analysis

The formation of political party coalitions can be applied productively to patronage democracy, but this requires a broader comprehensive study and the addition of new conceptualizations. Therefore, this study aims to determine the development of research on the theme of political party coalition behavior from 2015 to 2021 indexed by Scopus. This study uses a scoping review method. The source of this research data comes from the Scopus database. The findings in this study that the coalition behavior of political parties will not be separated from the topic of voting behavior and the electoral system, this is evident in this study. The political parties in building coalitions must consider the level of electability by looking at behavior in the voters. Moreover, the electoral system will determine whether political parties need to form coalitions or not if they want to participate in electoral contestation. Furthermore, parliamentary elections and proportional representation are topics that have opportunities as novelties for future research related to this themes. Furthermore, Indonesia (southeast asia), Spain, Norway (Europa), Uruguay and Colombia (South America) have recently paid great attention to research on the political parties coalition behavior. The implications of the findings of this study are as a form of a reference for knowledge regarding the study of political parties. More than that, it is important to describe these findings because they can classify world research which so far has only been limited to individual findings.

Faction, Connection and Politics in the Civil Wars: Pembrokeshire, 1640–1649

Abstract This article considers the roles of faction and connections between centre and periphery as structuring elements of local politics during the civil wars of the mid-seventeenth century. It explores these issues through an examination of Pembrokeshire in south-west Wales. Using a considerable amount of previously unexamined printed and manuscript material, it argues that established but largely ignored factional alignments informed a good deal of the political manoeuvring in the county during and after the first civil war, and that these connected to and were complicated by evolving associations with rival political coalitions at Westminster. The article pays close attention to the connections between figures among the Pembrokeshire gentry and MPs and power-brokers in Westminster. It argues that establishing fruitful links with the political centre was vital to the success of an Independent group in the county following the war’s cessation and, conversely, the isolation and ultimate defeat of the Presbyterian party. The article throws new light on the origins of John Poyer’s 1648 rebellion, which initiated the ‘Second Civil War’. It rejects the established narrative which characterises Poyer’s revolt as borne from apolitical self-interest, arguing instead that it was the final act in a factional struggle that was at least a decade old. The piece contends that gentry faction has largely been written out of recent civil war history, but that scholars should be more attentive to its potential for influencing (although not conditioning) political and ideological alignments in the provinces.

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN THE MODERN POLITICS OF AFGHANISTAN

This article examines the increasing influence of the People’s Republic of China on the economy and politics of Afghanistan. China is a global power, a member of all major political and economic coalitions and organizations. China is one of the most important partners not only for the US and Russia, but a necessary “friend” for a huge number of countries in Africa, Central Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. What resources allow China to be called a world power? In this article, we will try to consider and answer the question of why China needs Afghanistan and what plans it pursues there.

Revisi Kebijakan Pengangkatan PLT Kepala Daerah

The purpose of this investigation and analysis is to produce a plan for how to elect temporary regional heads in perfect local government. The termination of the 2022 regional elections is a consequence of the 2024 simultaneous regional elections. The Indonesian government will then appoint dozens of regional governors to serve as interim leaders until a permanent replacement is found. In terms of the problem framework, this study asks, "First, what is the problem with the mechanism for appointing acting regional heads?" "Second," you may wonder, "how do you reorganize the authority to appoint acting regional heads? Using primary and secondary sources, this study uses normative juridical research as its methodology. In the end, this analysis concludes: In Indonesia's current administration of regional government, the system of appointing acting regional heads has the potential to create political conflicts of interest, if political coalitions propose a president and vice president, they can bow to the interests of the coalition and elect acting regional heads who are not neutral. Second, the low legitimacy of regional heads who act for two years without being elected by the people. Third, the ability to elect regional heads temporarily must be reorganized. Moreover, the local government statute expressly states that the position of the regional head is held by the regional secretary (sekda), making the regional secretary the most likely alternative for the regional head and protecting him from political interests.

CHANGING DIMENSIONS OF COALITION POLITICS IN INDIA: A STUDY OF COALITION GOVERNMENT FORMATION AT THE CENTRE

CHANGING DIMENSIONS OF COALITION POLITICS IN INDIA: A STUDY OF COALITION GOVERNMENT FORMATION AT THE CENTRE

Do parties adjust their policy proposals to the political context? A study of election promises during the 2022 Italian general election

This paper investigates towards which policy issues Italian political parties oriented their commitments in the run-up to the 2022 parliamentary election. Do parties make more promises in salient domains? Or, do they prioritise those issues in which they enjoy ownership? To answer these questions, we created a novel dataset that contains 3,992 election pledges made by Italian political parties in the 2022 electoral campaign. By looking at the programmatic policies included in the campaign manifestos of the main political parties and coalitions during the last general election, we find that Italian parties seem to compete around the same issues. In particular, in 2022 a large share of election promises was devoted to economic and social matters. Although the Ukrainian war, the resulting energy crisis, and the implementation of EU-funded investments were the backdrop to the 2022 electoral campaign, Italian political parties do not seem to prioritize these issues.

Institutional Diversity and Its Discontents: Antiblackness, University Political Economy, and George Floyd Uprising Statements

In this R. Freeman Butts Lecture, the authors engage this year’s AESA theme, “Dreaming of Otherwise Worlds and Alternate Nows: Unsettling Colonialisms and Racism in the Social Foundations of Education,” through a set of Black knowledge traditions and schools of thought and how these implicate our ideologies about education, specifically the university, and broader concerns about life and death, freedom, insurgency, and coalitional politics. As a contribution to the undertheorized field of Black critical educational studies, we read and dialogue about the university’s liberal-multicultural, so-called “anti-racist” intervention following global uprisings after George Floyd’s suffering and death at the hands of a structure that invented Derek Chauvin and the state police force. We query what is to be done about the university, drawing from nearly two years of collaborative research. In this effort, we discuss Black educational study, antiblackness as a scholarly lens, and offer a way it helps us think about policy and practice.

Anti-austerity riots in late developing states: Evidence from the 1977 Egyptian Bread Intifada

In late developing states, labor markets are often segmented as a result of import substitution and political coalitions centered on the formally employed. Building on insider–outsider and moral economy frameworks from political economy, we theorize that in such contexts labor market insiders develop strong expectations about welfare provision and public transfers that make them more likely to riot against proposed austerity measures. We test our argument with the case of Egypt during the 1977 Bread Intifada, when the announcement of subsidy cuts sparked rioting across the country. To conduct our analysis, we match an original event catalog compiled from Arabic-language sources with disaggregated employment data. Spatial models, rich micro-level data, and the sudden and short-lived nature of the rioting help us to disentangle the importance of an area’s labor force from its location and wider socio-economic context. As we show, despite the diffuse impact of the subsidy cuts, rioting was especially concentrated in areas with labor market insiders – and this is after accounting for a range of plausible alternative explanations. The results suggest that moral economies arising from labor market segmentation can powerfully structure violent opposition to austerity.

The electoral consequences of policy-making in coalition governments

Does policy-making in coalition governments affect cabinet parties’ electoral performance? Previous research shows that about two thirds of all propositions promised in coalition agreements are actually enacted. But does non-compliance with pledges made in the agreement affect subsequent electoral support? Drawing on the literature on performance voting, we expect that non-compliance is punished by voters, but the effect is conditioned by the importance of the issue and by a parties’ seniority status within the coalition. To test our argument, we have compiled the new comparative COALITIONPOLICY dataset on the enactment of more than 7000 policy pledges by 217 cabinet parties in 19 Western and Eastern European countries from 2000 to 2015. Across a broad range of models, we find no effect of pledge fulfillment on subsequent electoral performance. If anything, adherence to policy-promises only increases support for the prime minister party. These results have important implications for our understanding of political representation, coalition governance, and electoral competition in multiparty democracies.