12Axes
Radical Left

Revolutionary Syndicalism

Current that rejects the parliamentary and reformist path, betting on the general strike and the mobilising myth: direct union action and proletarian violence should destroy the state and the decadent bourgeoisie.

Country: France Key figure: Georges Sorel

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Federal
Federal 78%
Unitary 23%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 63%
Autocracy 38%

Power

Balanced
Security 46%
Liberty 54%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 74%
Multiculturalism 26%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist
Militarist 80%
Pacifist 20%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 48%
Nationalist 53%

Economy

Strong - Public
Public 73%
Private 28%

Control

Strong - Planning
Planning 83%
Free market 18%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 68%
Globalism 32%

Religion

Leaning - Religious
Irreligious 36%
Religious 64%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 23%
Traditionalist 78%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 54%
Biology 46%
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