Statesman

Otto von Bismarck

The unifier of Germany, Bismarck created the first modern welfare state, using conservative social reforms to contain socialism and strengthen order, and steered European diplomacy for decades.

1815–1898
Portrait: Otto von Bismarck
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Otto von Bismarck positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary
Federal 21%
Unitary 79%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy
Democracy 24%
Autocracy 76%

Power

Strong - Security
Security 75%
Liberty 25%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 76%
Multiculturalism 24%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 65%
Pacifist 35%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 40%
Nationalist 60%

Economy

Balanced
Public 55%
Private 45%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 66%
Free market 34%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 78%
Globalism 23%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 26%
Religious 74%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 18%
Traditionalist 83%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 63%
Biology 38%

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