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An American statesman, Reagan led the modern conservative right, championing tax cuts, free markets, traditional values, firm anti-communism, and expanded military power.
Political axes
Ronald Reagan leans further toward free market than 91% of the 416 personalities in the catalog.
Of all the axes, Control is where Ronald Reagan stands furthest from the rest.
On Power, Ronald Reagan sits practically at the catalog median.
Here they share common ground with most personalities.
Ideological proximity
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American conservative current associated with Ronald Reagan. It combines lower taxes and a smaller federal economic role with free enterprise, traditional religious values, anticommunism and military strength.
Foreign policy doctrine associated with the 2002 US strategy. It favours military force and preemptive action against threats, alongside the international promotion of democracy, open markets and US-led alliances.
Synthesis that unites free markets and economic freedoms with the appreciation of tradition, order, and institutions, defending prudent change and social stability within the framework of liberal democracy.
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Eco-AuthoritarianismRadical Left29%
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