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Rwanda

An authoritarian developmental state under Paul Kagame since 2000, Rwanda rebuilt after the 1994 genocide, bans ethnic discourse, restricts the opposition, grows with a tech focus and, per the UN, backs the M23 in Congo.

Predominant spectrum
Far-Right
Closest ideology
Authoritarian Capitalism
Closest personality
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Flag: Rwanda

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Unitary
    Federal2%
    Unitary98%
  • Representation

    Strong · Autocracy
    Democracy21%
    Autocracy79%
  • Power

    Very strong · Security
    Security89%
    Liberty11%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Assimilation
    Assimilation58%
    Multiculturalism42%
  • Diplomacy

    Leaning · Militarist
    Militarist72%
    Pacifist28%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist19%
    Nationalist81%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Private
    Public39%
    Private61%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning68%
    Free market32%
  • Trade

    Balanced
    Protectionism44%
    Globalism56%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Irreligious
    Irreligious62%
    Religious38%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive27%
    Traditionalist73%
  • Technology

    Strong · Technology
    Technology81%
    Biology19%

What sets Rwanda apart

Most unusual position

Intervention

Leans further toward nationalist than 88% of the 293 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 49Rwanda 19

Of all the axes, Intervention is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Morality

On Morality, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 28Rwanda 27

Here it shares common ground with most countries.