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Agrarian-collectivist totalitarianismHistorical regime · 1975–1979

Khmer Rouge Cambodia (Pol Pot)

A radical regime led by Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge imposed extreme agrarian communism, emptied the cities, and abolished money and property, causing one of the greatest genocides of the 20th century in Cambodia.

Predominant spectrum
Radical Left
Linked ideology
Pol Pot Socialism
Closest personality
Pol Pot
Flag: Khmer Rouge Cambodia (Pol Pot)

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Unitary
    Federal1%
    Unitary99%
  • Representation

    Very strong · Autocracy
    Democracy13%
    Autocracy88%
  • Power

    Very strong · Security
    Security98%
    Liberty3%
  • Immigration

    Very strong · Assimilation
    Assimilation96%
    Multiculturalism4%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Militarist
    Militarist79%
    Pacifist21%
  • Intervention

    Balanced
    Non-interventionist54%
    Nationalist46%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Public
    Public90%
    Private10%
  • Control

    Strong · Planning
    Planning86%
    Free market14%
  • Trade

    Very strong · Protectionism
    Protectionism96%
    Globalism4%
  • Religion

    Very strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious94%
    Religious6%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Traditionalist
    Progressive38%
    Traditionalist63%
  • Technology

    Very strong · Biology
    Technology9%
    Biology91%

What sets Khmer Rouge Cambodia (Pol Pot) apart

Most unusual position

Religion

Leans further toward irreligious than 98% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 39Khmer Rouge Cambodia (Pol Pot) 94

Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Morality

On Morality, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 34Khmer Rouge Cambodia (Pol Pot) 38

Here it shares common ground with most countries.