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Libertarian

Libertarian Militarism

A doctrine combining a minimal state in taxation, regulation and morals with strong armed forces and an armed citizenry: national defense is the one expanded state function, treated as the condition of civil liberty rather than its exception.

Country: United States Key figure: Barry Goldwater

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Federal
Federal 83%
Unitary 18%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 76%
Autocracy 24%

Power

Strong - Liberty
Security 19%
Liberty 81%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 64%
Multiculturalism 36%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist
Militarist 76%
Pacifist 24%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 40%
Nationalist 60%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 14%
Private 86%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 15%
Free market 85%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 38%
Globalism 63%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 60%
Religious 40%

Morality

Balanced
Progressive 55%
Traditionalist 45%

Technology

Strong - Technology
Technology 73%
Biology 28%
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