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Radical Left

Cuban Socialism

Revolutionary regime of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, with a single party, a state-run economy, universal health and education, export of armed revolution and the new man ideal against imperialism.

Country: Cuba Key figure: Fidel Castro

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Very strong - Unitary
Federal 10%
Unitary 90%

Representation

Leaning - Autocracy
Democracy 33%
Autocracy 68%

Power

Very strong - Security
Security 88%
Liberty 13%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 39%
Multiculturalism 61%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 64%
Pacifist 36%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 36%
Nationalist 64%

Economy

Very strong - Public
Public 96%
Private 4%

Control

Very strong - Planning
Planning 98%
Free market 3%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 81%
Globalism 19%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 84%
Religious 16%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 63%
Traditionalist 38%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 59%
Biology 41%
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