Ethnic Nationalism
Conception that defines the nation by shared origin, language and descent, defending a state for the majority ethnic group and the preservation of its identity, which usually implies membership criteria tied to ancestry.
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In one sentence
I want a state of my ethnic group, united by shared language, origin and descent, that preserves my people's identity and continuity.
Political axes
Profile across the 12 axes
- Very strong · Unitary
Structure
- Strong · Autocracy
Representation
- Very strong · Security
Power
- Very strong · Assimilation
Immigration
- Strong · Militarist
Diplomacy
- Leaning · Nationalist
Intervention
- Balanced
Economy
- Strong · Planning
Control
- Very strong · Protectionism
Trade
- Strong · Religious
Religion
- Very strong · Traditionalist
Morality
- Leaning · Technology
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Immigration
Leans further toward assimilation than 97% of the 260 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 49This ideology 95
Of all the axes, Immigration is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Technology
On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 59This ideology 60
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Ze'ev Jabotinsky
Leader of Revisionist Zionism, Jabotinsky championed an assertive Jewish nationalism, an independent military force, and a Jewish-majority state, becoming an inspiration for the contemporary Israeli right.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallyVladimir PutinStatesman99%
SociallyLéon DegrelleLeader of Belgium's Rexist movement98%
EconomicallyAntónio de Oliveira SalazarDictator100%
Other compatible profiles
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PoliticsChiang Kai-shekMilitary officer and statesman97%
PoliticsEmílio Garrastazu MédiciDictator97%
PoliticsHendrik VerwoerdPolitician97%
Political theoryGustavo BarrosoIntegralist leader and writer97%
PoliticsRecep Tayyip ErdoğanStatesman97%
PoliticsPlínio SalgadoPolitician97%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
Israel
National-technological republicA parliamentary republic in the Middle East, Israel combines a vibrant democracy, a strong Jewish national identity, an advanced technology economy, and a prolonged conflict with the Palestinians that dominates its politics and security.
Other close countries
Myanmar
Buddhist military juntaA Southeast Asian country ruled by a military junta since the 2021 coup, Myanmar is in civil war against ethnic and pro-democracy militias, with official Buddhist nationalism and persecution of the Muslim Rohingya minority.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyRussiaStatist-rentier authoritarianism98%
SociallyAlgeriaMilitary-backed presidential republic96%
EconomicallyBoliviaPlurinational-popular republic93%
The most distant
Empire of Japan
1868–1947The Japanese imperial regime of the early 20th century combined sacred monarchy, militarism, accelerated industrialization, expansionist nationalism, and strong social discipline until its defeat in World War II.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyBrazil under Military Rule1964–198598%
SociallyFascist Italy (Mussolini)1922–194398%
EconomicallyHabsburg Spain1516–170099%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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