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Liberal Democracy versus National Conservatism
The re-election of Donald Trump challenges some of our basic assumptions about western societies and liberal democracy. Leaving aside the idiosyncrasies of Trump as an individual, what are the ideas behind the movement he leads?
One of the key strands of thought informing present-day right-wing politics has become known as National Conservatism. What do National Conservatives believe? How do they differ from more traditional conservatives? Why are these ideas becoming widespread and gaining popular support?
Liberal Democracy became the norm in Western societies after World War II and formed the basis for the world economic and political order. What is the National Conservative challenge to that, and how can those believing in liberal democracy respond?