National conservatism emphasizes national sovereignty, cultural identity and traditional values, often with skepticism of immigration, supranational institutions and globalization.
Key thinkers:George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Niccolò MachiavelliTake the test and your match with National Conservatism shows up here. It is worked out in your browser and never sent anywhere.
National conservatives want strong nation-states with a shared culture and a government willing to protect domestic industry and borders. They tend to be critical of free-trade orthodoxy, open immigration and international bodies that limit national decisions.
The label covers a range of movements in Europe, the United States and elsewhere, which differ on economic policy.
The ideas that most people in this tradition would sign up to.
The label became prominent in the 2010s, building on older nationalist and conservative traditions.
Thinkers whose documented positions on the 12 axes align most closely with this ideology.
First US president · 1732–1799
The commander of the Continental Army and first US president, who set precedents for the office and stepped down after two terms.
“Voluntary surrender of executive power after two terms, enshrining republican norms.”
Twenty-sixth US president · 1858–1919
The US president who broke up trusts, protected large areas of land for conservation and pursued an assertive foreign policy, and who ran again in 1912 on the Progressive ticket.
“Big Stick diplomacy: robust projection of national power and naval preparedness.”
Diplomat & political theorist · 1469–1527
A Florentine official who argued that rulers should judge action by what keeps the state secure, and who also praised the Roman republic, its citizen army and its mixed constitution.
“The Discourses say rulers should uphold religion for civic discipline, as Numa did, while blaming the Church for Italy’s weakness.”
These are its strongest leanings, followed by all twelve axes. They describe the typical version of the tradition.
Leans very strongly toward Nationalism
88% toward Nationalism
Leans strongly toward Assimilationist
82% toward Assimilationist
Leans strongly toward Traditional
82% toward Traditional
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