What is Paleoconservatism?
Traditionalist and decentralist; opposes foreign wars, mass immigration and free trade alike.
On our 12-axis map it is defined by national nation (90%), assimilationist culture (90%), traditional tradition (90%) and protection trade (84%), and stays fairly neutral on liberty. On the two-axis compass it falls in the Libertarian Right area.
What Paleoconservatism 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.
Libertarian Right
Economic +4.8 · Social -1.8 (−10 to +10).
Biggest difference: force — Paleoconservatism is more peace (62% vs 36%).
Biggest difference: force — Paleoconservatism is more peace (62% vs 26%).
Biggest difference: ownership — Paleoconservatism is more private (78% vs 44%).
Nearest historical thinkers: Edmund Burke (81%), Jean-Jacques Rousseau (76%) and Confucius (76%).
Paleoconservatism, axis by axis
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Profiles are simplified summaries of mainstream positions; real movements vary by country and era. Methodology.
FAQ
Is Paleoconservatism left or right?
On the classic political compass Paleoconservatism sits at economic +4.8 and social -1.8 (−10 to +10), which places it in the Libertarian Right area. Economically it leans toward markets and private ownership.
What does Paleoconservatism believe?
Traditionalist and decentralist; opposes foreign wars, mass immigration and free trade alike. Its most defining positions are national on nation, assimilationist on culture, traditional on tradition and protection on trade.
What ideologies are similar to Paleoconservatism?
The closest profiles on our 12 axes are Right-Wing Populism (86% similar), National Conservatism (83% similar) and Distributism (83% similar).
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