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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In one sentence
I want a state commanded by the armed forces, with discipline and order as central values and civilian politics subordinate to military command.
Political axes
Profile across the 12 axes
- Very strong · Unitary
Structure
- Strong · Autocracy
Representation
- Strong · Security
Power
- Strong · Assimilation
Immigration
- Strong · Militarist
Diplomacy
- Strong · Nationalist
Intervention
- Leaning · Private
Economy
- Leaning · Planning
Control
- Leaning · Protectionism
Trade
- Leaning · Religious
Religion
- Strong · Traditionalist
Morality
- Leaning · Technology
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Representation
Leans further toward autocracy than 85% of the 260 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 61This ideology 18
Of all the axes, Representation is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Technology
On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 59This ideology 58
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Augusto Pinochet
A Chilean general and dictator, Pinochet overthrew Allende and established an anti-communist military regime, combining political repression, authoritarian conservatism, and neoliberal reforms.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallyChiang Kai-shekMilitary officer and statesman98%
SociallyJulius CaesarMilitary leader98%
EconomicallyRichard NixonPresident of the United States100%
Other compatible profiles
PoliticsSergei MelikovSenator and former Head of Dagestan97%
PoliticsJosé Antonio Primo de RiveraPolitician96%
PoliticsEmílio Garrastazu MédiciDictator96%
Political theoryCarl SchmittJurist96%
PoliticsRecep Tayyip ErdoğanStatesman96%
PoliticsNapoleon BonaparteEmperor96%
PoliticsVladimir PutinStatesman96%
PoliticsPark Chung-heeDictator96%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
Pinochet's Chile
1973–1990A military dictatorship born of the 1973 coup, Pinochet's Chile united severe political repression with the pioneering adoption of neoliberal free-market reforms, deeply marking the country's economy and memory.
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 authoritarianism95%
SociallyHungaryNational-illiberal republic96%
EconomicallyNigeriaFederal presidential republic98%
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)1871–191898%
EconomicallyKingdom of France843–1792100%
The most distant
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