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White-minority stateHistorical regime · 1965–1979

Rhodesia

After unilaterally declaring independence from the United Kingdom in 1965, Rhodesia kept power in a white minority through a property-based franchise, sustained an agricultural and mining economy under international sanctions, and fought a long civil war until the transition to Zimbabwe.

Predominant spectrum
Far-Right
Closest ideology
Militarism
Closest personality
Julius Caesar
Flag: Rhodesia

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal21%
    Unitary79%
  • Representation

    Leaning · Autocracy
    Democracy29%
    Autocracy71%
  • Power

    Strong · Security
    Security80%
    Liberty20%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Assimilation
    Assimilation86%
    Multiculturalism14%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Militarist
    Militarist80%
    Pacifist20%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist28%
    Nationalist73%
  • Economy

    Strong · Private
    Public28%
    Private73%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning58%
    Free market43%
  • Trade

    Balanced
    Protectionism55%
    Globalism45%
  • Religion

    Strong · Religious
    Irreligious24%
    Religious76%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive19%
    Traditionalist81%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology56%
    Biology44%

What sets Rhodesia apart

Most unusual position

Diplomacy

Leans further toward militarist than 84% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 55Rhodesia 80

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

Most common position

Control

On Control, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 58Rhodesia 58

Here it shares common ground with most countries.