Anti-Imperialism vs Imperialism
Anti-imperialism opposes the domination of one country or people by another, whether through colonial rule, military intervention or economic and political control, and supports self-determination.
- Every people has a right to self-determination and independence.
- Colonial rule and foreign military occupation are illegitimate.
- Powerful states should not dominate weaker ones economically or politically.
Imperialism is the policy or advocacy of extending a state's power over other territories and peoples, through conquest, colonization or political and economic control.
- National greatness depends on expanding power, territory and influence abroad.
- Colonies provide raw materials, markets and strategic bases.
- A strong navy and military are needed to win and hold empire.
- Anti-Imperialism: petals and stars
- Imperialism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Foreign policy145 points apart
Anti-Imperialism: Cooperation (moderate). Imperialism: Strength (strong).
- Ownership75 points apart
Anti-Imperialism: Public (moderate). Imperialism: Private (mild).
- Welfare75 points apart
Anti-Imperialism: Shared (moderate). Imperialism: Self-reliant (mild).
- Authority70 points apart
Anti-Imperialism: Democratic (mild). Imperialism: Strong leader (moderate).
★ Where they are closest
- Trade · 5 apart
- Technology · 20 apart
- Markets · 50 apart
Axis by axis
Imperialism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipModerate: Public73%27%PublicPrivate
- MarketsModerate: Planned70%30%PlannedFree
- WelfareModerate: Shared73%27%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityMild: Democratic55%45%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityBalanced50%50%LibertyOrder
- StructureMild: Central40%60%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityMild: Progressive60%40%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionMild: Secular65%35%SecularReligious
- TechnologyMild: Embrace55%45%EmbraceCaution
- CultureMild: National identity35%65%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeModerate: Protected28%72%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyModerate: Cooperation75%25%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Anti-Imperialism vs Imperialism
What is the difference between Anti-Imperialism and Imperialism?
Anti-imperialism opposes the domination of one country or people by another, whether through colonial rule, military intervention or economic and political control, and supports self-determination. Imperialism is the policy or advocacy of extending a state's power over other territories and peoples, through conquest, colonization or political and economic control. On the 12 axes they differ most on foreign policy, ownership, welfare.
What do Anti-Imperialism and Imperialism have in common?
Their positions are closest on trade, technology, markets. Overall their profiles are a 64% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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