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IIRC, Iulianus II had, in his short reign, three main goals:
- fight against corruption in imperial administration
- defend Paganism and ancient culture against Christianity
- conquer some parts of Persia

He also wanted, but this admittedly nothing more than propaganda, fight against "oriental" ("Byzantine") ceremonial at the imperial court and adopt a more Augustean way of governing the country (that is respecting the senate without giving up absolute monarchy).

Let's assume that he postpone his campaign in the east, or that he prepare better and achieve some victories, so he survives for at least 10 to 20 years. Which reforms are necessary to have the Roman Empire survive the next centuries without breaking into parts and shrinking slowly, as it did OTL? And which reforms are conceivable for an Emperor like Julian, with the knowledge of the 4th century?
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