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Onkraj etničnega preseganja

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates how electoral system design shapes intra- ethnic competition, focusing on Iraqi Kurdistan from 1992 to 2013. Challenging Horowitz’s outbidding model, which assumes that ethnic parties escalate demands to outcompete rivals, this research demonstrates that electoral rules—including thresholds, ballot structures, and district demographics—mediate party strategies. Through mixed-methods analysis of elections, party platforms, and campaign materials, the findings reveal that high thresholds incentivize coalition-building, while their absence enables narrower appeals. Similarly, heterogeneous districts encourage inclusive strategies targeting diverse electorates, while homogeneous districts promote exclusivist appeals. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for electoral system design to balance inclusivity, stability, and representation in divided societies.

Source: Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)

Author: Tarkhani, Soran

Language: English

Topic: Electoral Systems and Political Participation

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7128896949

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