Statesman

Vladimir Putin

Russia's leader, Putin centralized power in a model of nationalist state capitalism, with strong political control, geopolitical assertion, and confrontation with the liberal West, including the war against Ukraine.

1952–
Portrait: Vladimir Putin
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Vladimir Putin positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Unitary
Federal 10%
Unitary 90%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy
Democracy 16%
Autocracy 84%

Power

Very strong - Security
Security 95%
Liberty 5%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 78%
Multiculturalism 23%

Diplomacy

Very strong - Militarist
Militarist 90%
Pacifist 10%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 24%
Nationalist 76%

Economy

Balanced
Public 55%
Private 45%

Control

Strong - Planning
Planning 81%
Free market 19%

Trade

Strong - Protectionism
Protectionism 84%
Globalism 16%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 21%
Religious 79%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 13%
Traditionalist 88%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 69%
Biology 31%

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