Polity Atlas

How each model solves the same problems

Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.

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How are decisions made?Usually a founder or founding family; some adopt written constitutions and online elections.A 28-member General Council (half elected by parish, half by national list) elects the head of government; the co-princes sanction laws with countersignature.The Prime Minister is formally responsible for Diella; the Constitutional Court states AI cannot change who exercises public power or bears accountability.
How are conflicts resolved?Internal rules without external enforcement; disputes with host states go to national courts.A four-member Constitutional Tribunal appointed by the co-princes and the General Council; ordinary courts.Opposition challenged the decrees before the Constitutional Court, which dismissed the request on 8 October 2026; its full reasoning is pending.
How are public goods funded?Few; symbolic goods such as flags, stamps and passports.Health, education and infrastructure funded by indirect, corporate and personal taxes; parishes run local services.Aims to improve public-service access and reduce discretion in public procurement.
How is AI used?No inherent AI role; some online micronations experiment with digital citizenship.No specific role for AI.Chatbot and voice assistant on e-Albania; a procurement system tender was still being prepared in August 2026.
What are the main risks?No legal recognition, prosecution for tax evasion, fraud and removal by force.Clash between the episcopal co-prince and legislation such as abortion; exclusion of non-citizens; dependence on France, Spain and the EU.Unclear accountability for an AI 'minister'; no AI law yet; no published technical detail; AKSHI's leaders face a tender-rigging case.CLM-0359

This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.