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It's an all-too predictable consequence of FPTP voting systems, ultimately. That may be too systemic a lens for this conversation though. Zooming in a little, it's a consequence of two party gamesmanship during an election year. US and UK-wise, at any rate.
First past the post is a huge problem, but I think the lack of support for Ukrainian freedom and effective defense of the US' security interests in this case is because of interference from the Kremlin. On social media and directly working with key Kremlin assets in the Republican party.
I remember when they spent July 4th in the Kremlin. If the parties weren't so insulated from their electorate by (dark campaign finance and) the voting system, I feel confident that this wouldn't be such a weakness of the American political system.
I have to admit I've never thought about this. What would the alternatives to FPTP be?
I'm always stumping for an Approval Vote, since it would select for greater consensus and force parties to get in line with their electorate. But just about anything would be an improvement. RCV is more popular in the conversation, but represents a rather watered down benefit.