This text examines the potential of electoral engineering as a mechanism of conflict management in divided societies. It focuses on the little-known experience

“A must-read for anyone concerned about the fate of contemporary democracies.”—Steven Levitsky, co-author of How Democracies Die 2020 CHOICE Outstanding A

The establishment of durable, democratic institutions constitutes one of the major challenges of our age. As countless contemporary examples have shown, it requ

"Harel-Shalev's study is outstanding. Finally, a cogent and intelligent analysis of the myriad ways deeply divided societies maintain and negotiate democratic p

This paper is one of a series being prepared for the National Research Council's Committee on International Conflict Resolution. The committee was organized in