Imperialism
Doctrine that defends the territorial, military and economic expansion of a nation over other peoples and territories, keeping colonies and spheres of influence tied to the interests of the metropole through military and political power.
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In one sentence
I want a powerful nation that expands its territory and its influence in the world, backed by strong military and economic capacity.
Political axes
Profile across the 12 axes
- Very strong · Unitary
Structure
- Strong · Autocracy
Representation
- Strong · Security
Power
- Strong · Assimilation
Immigration
- Very strong · Militarist
Diplomacy
- Very strong · Nationalist
Intervention
- Leaning · Private
Economy
- Leaning · Planning
Control
- Strong · Protectionism
Trade
- Strong · Religious
Religion
- Strong · Traditionalist
Morality
- Leaning · Technology
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Diplomacy
Leans further toward militarist than 97% of the 260 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 45This ideology 91
Of all the axes, Diplomacy is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Control
On Control, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 64This ideology 65
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Napoleon Bonaparte
A French general and emperor, Napoleon consolidated the Revolution's administrative and legal reforms while concentrating personal power, expanding France militarily and shaping European modernizing authoritarianism.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallyJulius CaesarMilitary leader98%
SociallyChiang Kai-shekMilitary officer and statesman97%
EconomicallyBelisariusByzantine general99%
Other compatible profiles
PoliticsRecep Tayyip ErdoğanStatesman98%
PoliticsEmílio Garrastazu MédiciDictator97%
PoliticsJosé Antonio Primo de RiveraPolitician97%
PoliticsHenry VIIIKing of England96%
PoliticsGustavus AdolphusKing of Sweden96%
PoliticsVladimir PutinStatesman96%
PoliticsMohammed bin SalmanStatesman96%
PoliticsSergei MelikovSenator and former Head of Dagestan96%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
British Empire
1837–1901At its Victorian height, the British Empire was the largest in history, uniting parliamentary monarchy, the industrial revolution, and global colonial rule, with strong commercial, naval, and cultural expansion across the world.
Other close countries
Turkey
National-religious authoritarianismA presidential republic between Europe and Asia, Turkey combines electoral democracy with strong concentration of power, nationalism, religious conservatism, and an assertive foreign policy in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyRussiaStatist-rentier authoritarianism96%
SociallyHungaryNational-illiberal republic96%
EconomicallyNigeriaFederal presidential republic97%
The most distant
Meiji Japan
1868–1912During the Meiji Era, Japan underwent rapid modernization directed by the emperor, who abolished feudalism, industrialized the country, and created modern institutions, uniting tradition, nationalism, and military ascent.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyNapoleonic Empire1804–181597%
SociallyGerman Empire (Second Reich)1871–191899%
EconomicallyKingdom of Castile1230–171599%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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Militarism
Regime centered on the armed forces as the core of political power, governing by junta or military hierarchy, with centralization, discipline, a high value on order and expansionism, and civilian politics subordinate to military command.
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National Capitalism
System that unites free enterprise with strong protectionism and state direction, prioritizing industry, jobs, and national sovereignty over global free trade and unchecked foreign capital.
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Bonapartism
Caesarist current that legitimises a charismatic leader by plebiscite above parties, combining personal authority, bureaucratic centralisation, military mobilisation and state-led modernising reforms.
Closest in other spectrums
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Authoritarian Capitalism
Model that combines a market economy and private property with a closed political regime, in which the state guarantees order, growth, and stability while restricting civil liberties and political competition.
The most distant ideology
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