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Conservative prime minister of Australia (1996–2007): he restricted guns after Port Arthur, introduced the GST, privatised Telstra, deregulated labour, hardened immigration and sent troops to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Political axes
John Howard leans further toward free market than 93% of the 749 personalities in the catalog.
Of all the axes, Control is where John Howard stands furthest from the rest.
On Structure, John Howard sits practically at the catalog median.
Here they share common ground with most personalities.
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Synthesis of free markets, privatization and fiscal discipline with traditional values, law and order and national pride, under parliamentary democracy. Associated with Thatcher and Aznar, it confronts unions and the welfare state.
Foreign policy doctrine associated with the 2002 US strategy. It favours military force and preemptive action against threats, alongside the international promotion of democracy, open markets and US-led alliances.
Right-wing current that combines free markets, free trade, and limited government with strong national identity, cultural assimilation, traditional and religious values, and a robust military.
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CommunalismAnarchist26%
Prime Minister of Spain (1996–2004) for the People’s Party. Privatized Telefónica and Repsol, took Spain into the euro, hardened policy against ETA and backed the Iraq invasion. Chairs FAES, a conservative-liberal think tank.
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A parliamentary republic in the Middle East, Israel combines a vibrant democracy, a strong Jewish national identity, an advanced technology economy, and a prolonged conflict with the Palestinians that dominates its politics and security.
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Under Ronald Reagan, the United States cut taxes and deregulated the economy, confronted unions, expanded military spending against the Soviet Union and gave the religious right a voice, in a competitive democracy with growing deficits.
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