Statesman

Lee Kuan Yew

Founder of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew transformed the city-state into a model of authoritarian capitalism, uniting open markets, technocratic meritocracy, strict order, and heavily restricted political freedoms.

1923–2015
Portrait: Lee Kuan Yew
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Lee Kuan Yew positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary
Federal 8%
Unitary 93%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy
Democracy 19%
Autocracy 81%

Power

Very strong - Security
Security 94%
Liberty 6%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 65%
Multiculturalism 35%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 61%
Pacifist 39%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 46%
Nationalist 54%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 33%
Private 68%

Control

Balanced
Planning 48%
Free market 53%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 21%
Globalism 79%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 65%
Religious 35%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 23%
Traditionalist 78%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 69%
Biology 31%

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