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

Strong - Unitary

Federal 24%

Unitary 76%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 14%

Autocracy 86%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 85%

Liberty 15%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 73%

Multiculturalism 28%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist

Militarist 65%

Pacifist 35%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 31%

Nationalist 69%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 30%

Private 70%

Control

Leaning - Free market

Planning 40%

Free market 60%

Trade

Strong - Globalism

Protectionism 25%

Globalism 75%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 16%

Religious 84%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 21%

Traditionalist 79%

Technology

Strong - Technology

Technology 76%

Biology 24%

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United Arab Emirates

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