National Conservatism
Current that unites traditional values, family, and religion with strong cultural nationalism, defending sovereignty, borders, and the people's identity within democracy, with clear distrust of globalism.
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In one sentence
I want a democracy that protects borders, family and religion, asserting my people's identity against cultural globalism.
Political axes
Profile across the 12 axes
- Strong · Unitary
Structure
- Leaning · Democracy
Representation
- Leaning · Security
Power
- Strong · Assimilation
Immigration
- Leaning · Militarist
Diplomacy
- Leaning · Nationalist
Intervention
- Balanced
Economy
- Balanced
Control
- Strong · Protectionism
Trade
- Strong · Religious
Religion
- Very strong · Traditionalist
Morality
- Balanced
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Religion
Leans further toward religious than 85% of the 243 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 55This ideology 16
Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Representation
On Representation, it sits close to the catalog median.
Ideology median 58This ideology 63
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Viktor Orbán
Hungary's prime minister from 2010 to 2026, Orbán built so-called illiberal democracy, combining nationalism, Christian conservatism, sovereignty vis-à-vis the EU and control over media and courts; defeated in 2026, he leads Fidesz in opposition.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallySteve BannonPolitical strategist97%
SociallyDominik TarczyńskiPolitician97%
EconomicallyJulius EvolaPhilosopher99%
Other compatible profiles
PoliticsCharles de GaulleStatesman and military leader96%
ActivismMarcus GarveyActivist96%
PoliticsMatteo SalviniPolitician96%
PoliticsHirohitoEmperor95%
PoliticsAlexander HamiltonStatesman94%
PoliticsFlávio BolsonaroPolitician94%
PoliticsBenjamin DisraeliStatesman94%
PoliticsRichard NixonPresident of the United States94%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
Hungary
National-illiberal republicA parliamentary republic in Eastern Europe, Hungary is governed under so-called illiberal democracy, uniting nationalism, Christian conservatism, sovereignty vis-à-vis the European Union, and strong control of media and institutions.
Other close countries
Pakistan
Islamic republic under military tutelageA parliamentary Islamic republic and nuclear power, Pakistan alternates civilian governments with strong army tutelage, with sharia-inspired laws, a mixed economy dependent on foreign aid, and a permanent rivalry with India.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyNigeriaFederal presidential republic95%
SociallyIndonesiaDevelopmentalist-plural republic94%- EconomicallyHungaryNational-illiberal republic95%
The most distant
German Empire (Second Reich)
1871–1918The German imperial state from 1871 to 1918 united Prussian-led federalism, limited constitutional monarchy, male suffrage for the Reichstag, strong Kaiser and chancellor authority, rapid industrialization, militarism, and the foreign policy of a rising power.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyRepublican Rome509–27 a.C.90%
SociallyHoly Roman Empire (First Reich)962–180691%
EconomicallyKingdom of France843–179297%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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Christian Conservatism
Current that grounds politics in Christian morality and tradition, defending family, life, and religious values within democracy, with emphasis on preserving the people's customs and cultural heritage.
- Right
National Democracy
Current that combines popular sovereignty and democratic institutions with strong cultural nationalism, prioritizing the nation's interests and identity over supranational commitments and multiculturalism.
- Right
Right-Wing Populism
Current that mobilizes the people against political and cultural elites, combining nationalism, immigration restriction, traditional values, public religion, strong security, and anti-establishment economic pragmatism around personalist leaders.
Closest in other spectrums
- Third Position
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- Far-Right
Jewish Theocracy
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- Third Position
Corporatism
Model that organizes society into corporations of workers and employers integrated into the state, seeking harmony between classes and directed economic cooperation instead of conflict or free competition.
The most distant ideology
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