Centrism, as stated, 20th c.-present
20th Century · stated scope
Centrism is a political position or ideology that places itself between the left and right ends of the political spectrum, drawing from both sides rather than aligning with either pole. It has been articulated as a distinct political stance primarily in Western European and North American democratic systems from the late 19th century onward, with greater formal identification across multiparty systems in the 20th century.
Cluster:Egalitarian Pluralists
Equality and Inclusiveness & Pluralism rise together at the top of the profile, with Assigned Groups low. Standing is extended broadly rather than allocated by role or origin.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1World Trade Organization, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 2Civic Nationalism, as stated, 19th c.-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 3Merz (Germany chancellorship), as realized, 2025-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 4U.S. Federal Reserve, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 13Compare
- 5Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 13Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
Each bar is one pole’s pull, pointing the way it pushes the result. The dot is where the two pulls add up.