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Cuba

A single-party state with a planned economy, universal public health and education, and tight limits on political opposition.

One-party socialist republicLatin America

How close are you to Cuba?

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Your alignment--%
Agree onTop 3 axes
Differ onKey gaps

What is the political profile of Cuba?

Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.

Strongest leanings

Governmental

Federal vs Unitary
Federal 8%92% Unitary
Democratic vs Autocratic
Democratic 8%92% Autocratic
Security vs Freedom
Security 95%5% Freedom

Diplomatic

Nationalism vs Internationalism
Nationalism 75%25% Internationalism
Militarist vs Pacifist
Militarist 60%40% Pacifist
Assimilationist vs Multiculturalist
Assimilationist 60%40% Multiculturalist

Economic

Collectivize vs Privatize
Collectivize 95%5% Privatize
Planned vs Laissez-faire
Planned 94%6% Laissez-faire
Isolationism vs Globalism
Isolationism 85%15% Globalism

Societal

Irreligious vs Religious
Irreligious 85%15% Religious
Progressive vs Traditional
Progressive 40%60% Traditional
Acceleration vs Bioconservative
Acceleration 45%55% Bioconservative

Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Cuba, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.

Which countries are most similar to Cuba?

Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.

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

Cuba on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions

One-party socialist republic. A single-party state with a planned economy, universal public health and education, and tight limits on political opposition.

By estimated profile, the closest are Turkmenistan, Belarus, and Laos.

They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in the political system and mainstream politics of Cuba, not survey results. The methodology page explains how profiles are used to calculate matches.

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Where do you stand next to Cuba?

The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.