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Radical Left

Marxism–Leninism

Revolutionary branch of Marxism that advocates the seizure of power by a vanguard party and the dictatorship of the proletariat, with a planned economy and collectivization, serving as the foundation of the communist regimes of the 20th century.

Country: Soviet Union (USSR) Key figure: Vladimir Lenin

Profile across the 12 axes

How Marxism–Leninism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary
Federal 6%
Unitary 94%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy
Democracy 25%
Autocracy 75%

Power

Very strong - Security
Security 90%
Liberty 10%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 31%
Multiculturalism 69%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 64%
Pacifist 36%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 53%
Nationalist 48%

Economy

Very strong - Public
Public 96%
Private 4%

Control

Very strong - Planning
Planning 98%
Free market 3%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 79%
Globalism 21%

Religion

Very strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 90%
Religious 10%

Morality

Balanced
Progressive 46%
Traditionalist 54%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 71%
Biology 29%
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