What is National Conservatism?
Puts the nation, borders and cultural tradition first; sceptical of global institutions and free trade.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by national nation (90%), assimilationist culture (86%), traditional tradition (82%) and protection trade (76%), and stays fairly neutral on rule. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Centrist Right area.
What National Conservatism stands for
Your own country's interests and sovereignty come first in every decision.
Newcomers should adopt a shared national culture, language and values.
Long-standing norms, family structures and morals hold society together.
Make essentials at home and use tariffs to protect local jobs and industry.
Centrist Right
Economic +2.4 · Social +1 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: power — National Conservatism is more central (60% vs 50%).
Biggest difference: trade — National Conservatism is more protection (76% vs 44%).
Biggest difference: force — National Conservatism is more strength (74% vs 38%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Edmund Burke (82%), Niccolò Machiavelli (81%) and Confucius (81%).
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FAQ
Is National Conservatism left or right?
On the classic political compass National Conservatism sits at economic +2.4 and social +1 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Centrist Right area. Economically it leans toward markets and private ownership.
What does National Conservatism believe?
Puts the nation, borders and cultural tradition first; sceptical of global institutions and free trade. Its most defining positions are national on nation, assimilationist on culture, traditional on tradition and protection on trade.
What ideologies are similar to National Conservatism?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Right-Wing Populism (94% similar), Conservatism (86% similar) and Paleoconservatism (83% similar).
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