Absolutist-religious monarchy

Ottoman Empire

A vast Muslim empire, the Ottomans ruled for centuries over lands spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa under the power of the sultan and caliph, uniting religious and political authority with great diversity of peoples and faiths.

Historical regime · 1299–1922

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 19%

Unitary 81%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 8%

Autocracy 93%

Power

Strong - Security

Security 78%

Liberty 23%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 63%

Multiculturalism 38%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 81%

Pacifist 19%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 21%

Nationalist 79%

Economy

Balanced

Public 54%

Private 46%

Control

Strong - Planning

Planning 75%

Free market 25%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 70%

Globalism 30%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 5%

Religious 95%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 14%

Traditionalist 86%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 44%

Biology 56%

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