Israeli Politics

For a small country with a modest population, Israel has very complicated politics. The country has parties representing everything from the extreme left to the relatively extreme right, as we understand them in the U.S.

In addition, there are parties representing groups with varying degrees of religiosity, ranging from entirely secular to so-religious-as-to-be-interested-in-nothing-else. Then there is the Ashkenazi vs. Sephardic split, as well as parties catering to recent immigrants from Russia, etc. It's very complicated; I suppose the possible combinations might total in the hundreds. All governments are multi-party coalitions.

Go here for an insight into current Israeli politics at the International Relations and Security Network website. Hat tip to RealClearWorld for the link.