Proposal: 4 axis model for classifying regimes for analyzing / predicting them. Axis 1: Power holders - Single, Group, Mass Axis 2: Power openness - Hidden, Open Axis 3: Formality - Formal, Informal Axis 4: Ruling cohesion basis - Priest, Warrior, Merchant
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The last one needs some explaining "We run the place well and there will be prosperity"- Merchant "Let's do good in the world" Priest "We stick together and protect our own" Warrior
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Some classifications as a sample: US - Many, informal, priestly, hidden power China - Many, formal, merchant, open power Recent history: Singapore under LKW - One, informal (not a formal King), merchant, open power
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"Many" should read "group" from the OP or "few" from the original Aristotle. CCP is "many" in the sense that the governing structure outnumbers many ancient states but "few" in the sense that they're some tiny % of the population of the state.
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