| Cause | |
| Stability | Constant monitoring and control to maintain order and stability |
| Challenges | Opposition and resistance from citizens |
| Global impact | Dominant force in global politics |
| Form of government | Authoritarianism |
| Dominant ideologies | Religious justification • Technocratic utilitarianism • Traditionalism • Nationalism |
| Resulting societies | Highly stratified |
| Degree of centralization | Centralized control |
| Level of personal freedoms | Limited |
