What is Fascism (historical)?
The 20th-century ultranationalist dictatorships: one leader, militarism, suppression of opponents and minorities.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by central power (95%), authority rule (95%), security liberty (95%) and national nation (95%). On the two-axis compass it falls in the Authoritarian Centre area.
What Fascism (historical) stands for
A strong national government keeps rights, rules and services the same for everyone.
Capable, stable leadership matters more than frequent votes or public approval.
Safety and public order justify giving the state more tools to watch and enforce.
Your own country's interests and sovereignty come first in every decision.
Authoritarian Centre
Economic -0.6 · Social +9 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: technology — Fascism (historical) is more acceleration (60% vs 28%).
Biggest difference: trade — Fascism (historical) is more protection (85% vs 40%).
Biggest difference: faith — Fascism (historical) is more secular (40% vs 2%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Thomas Hobbes (80%), Niccolò Machiavelli (79%) and Confucius (74%).
Fascism (historical), axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Fascism (historical) left or right?
On the classic political compass Fascism (historical) sits at economic -0.6 and social +9 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Authoritarian Centre area. Economically it leans toward equality and collective ownership.
What does Fascism (historical) believe?
The 20th-century ultranationalist dictatorships: one leader, militarism, suppression of opponents and minorities. Its most defining positions are central on power, authority on rule, security on liberty and national on nation.
What ideologies are similar to Fascism (historical)?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Traditional Monarchism (81% similar), Authoritarian Capitalism (79% similar) and Theocracy (78% similar).
Am I a Fascism supporter?
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