Azerbaijan
An oil- and gas-exporting state led by the Aliyev family since 1993, which regained control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
Presidential republic (authoritarian)Europe
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What is the political profile of Azerbaijan?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
90% toward Unitary
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
90% toward Autocratic
Leans very strongly toward Security
88% toward Security
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Azerbaijan, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Azerbaijan?
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Which ideologies fit Azerbaijan best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches work
Azerbaijan on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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