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?A Grand Master elected for ten years by the Council Complete of State, a Sovereign Council and a Chapter General, under the 2022 Constitutional Charter.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?Magistral courts within the Order; in crises the Holy See has intervened, as in 2017; diplomatic negotiation with states.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?Hospitals, ambulance services, care and emergency relief in many countries, funded by donations, public contracts and grants.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 specific role for AI.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?Dependence on recognition and on the Holy See; internal governance disputes; confusion with imitation orders.CLM-0452Clash 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.