Orthodox caesaropapist autocracy

Byzantine Empire

Heir of the Roman Empire in the East, Byzantium lasted a thousand years fusing Orthodox Christianity, imperial autocracy, and Justinianic law, with the emperor as head of the Church and Constantinople as a Christian capital defending Europe.

Historical regime · 330–1453

Profile across the 12 axes

How Byzantine Empire positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 14%

Unitary 86%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 11%

Autocracy 89%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 80%

Liberty 20%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 73%

Multiculturalism 28%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist

Militarist 71%

Pacifist 29%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 19%

Nationalist 81%

Economy

Balanced

Public 50%

Private 50%

Control

Strong - Planning

Planning 73%

Free market 28%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 64%

Globalism 36%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 1%

Religious 99%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 11%

Traditionalist 89%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 44%

Biology 56%

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