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Emperor under whose 1868 restoration Japan abolished the shogunate and the samurai, centralized the state, industrialized under the slogan "rich country, strong army", adopted the 1889 constitution and State Shinto, and defeated China and Russia.
Political topics
Emperor Meiji leans further toward autocracy than 86% of the 569 personalities in the catalog.
Of all the topics, Representation is where Emperor Meiji stands furthest from the rest.
On Free market, Emperor Meiji sits practically at the catalog median.
Here they share common ground with most personalities.
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Doctrine that defends the territorial, military and economic expansion of a nation over other peoples and territories, keeping colonies and spheres of influence tied to the interests of the metropole through military and political power.
System that unites free enterprise with strong protectionism and state direction, prioritizing industry, jobs, and national sovereignty over global free trade and unchecked foreign capital.
Conception that defines the nation by shared origin, language and descent, defending a state for the majority ethnic group and the preservation of its identity, which usually implies membership criteria tied to ancestry.
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Anarcho-PacifismAnarchist22%
A Brazilian general and dictator, Médici governed during the most repressive period of the military dictatorship, uniting heavy censorship and political persecution with the so-called economic miracle of accelerated growth and colossal public works.
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An absolute Gulf monarchy, Saudi Arabia unites power concentrated in the royal family, strict application of Islam, and an oil-dependent economy, pursuing controlled modernization under the crown prince's leadership.
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During the Meiji Era, Japan underwent rapid modernization directed by the emperor, who abolished feudalism, industrialized the country, and created modern institutions, uniting tradition, nationalism, and military ascent.
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