Rentier-diversified federation

United Arab Emirates

A federation of Gulf monarchies, the United Arab Emirates combines power concentrated in the royal families, a liberal economy diversified beyond oil, and strong bets on technology, tourism, and global finance.

Modern country

Profile across the 12 axes

How United Arab Emirates positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Balanced

Federal 53%

Unitary 48%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 10%

Autocracy 90%

Power

Very strong - Security

Security 89%

Liberty 11%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 64%

Multiculturalism 36%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist

Militarist 66%

Pacifist 34%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 29%

Nationalist 71%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 30%

Private 70%

Control

Leaning - Free market

Planning 36%

Free market 64%

Trade

Strong - Globalism

Protectionism 24%

Globalism 76%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 20%

Religious 80%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 23%

Traditionalist 78%

Technology

Strong - Technology

Technology 76%

Biology 24%

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United Arab Emirates

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