Clerical-statist theocracy

Iran

A theocratic Islamic republic, Iran combines elected institutions with the supreme authority of the clerics, under the rule of the religious jurist, a state-controlled economy, and strong regional projection in the Middle East.

Modern country

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 15%

Unitary 85%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 23%

Autocracy 78%

Power

Very strong - Security

Security 89%

Liberty 11%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 74%

Multiculturalism 26%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 78%

Pacifist 23%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 28%

Nationalist 73%

Economy

Leaning - Public

Public 69%

Private 31%

Control

Strong - Planning

Planning 79%

Free market 21%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism

Protectionism 80%

Globalism 20%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 5%

Religious 95%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 9%

Traditionalist 91%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 49%

Biology 51%

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