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 18%

Unitary 83%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 18%

Autocracy 83%

Power

Very strong - Security

Security 91%

Liberty 9%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation

Assimilation 84%

Multiculturalism 16%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 78%

Pacifist 23%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 30%

Nationalist 70%

Economy

Leaning - Public

Public 68%

Private 33%

Control

Strong - Planning

Planning 80%

Free market 20%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism

Protectionism 86%

Globalism 14%

Religion

Very strong - Religious

Irreligious 0%

Religious 100%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 9%

Traditionalist 91%

Technology

Leaning - Biology

Technology 40%

Biology 60%

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