neoconservatism
Also known as modern conservatism
Neoconservatism (colloquially neocon) is a political movement that combines features of traditional political and social conservatism with individualism and a qualified endorsement of free markets along with the assertive promotion of democracy and national interest, including through military means.
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- Terminology
- History
- Rejecting the American New Left and McGovern's New Politics
- Leo Strauss and his students<!-- Straussian Wilsonianism, Straussian idealism and Straussian Idealism redirect here. -->
- Jeane Kirkpatrick
- Skepticism towards democracy promotion
- 1990s
- Early 2000s: Administration of George W. Bush and Bush Doctrine
- 2008 presidential election and aftermath
- 2010s and early 2020s
- Neoconservatism in other countries
- Chile
- Czech Republic
- Evolution of opinions
- Usage and general views
- Opinions concerning foreign policy
- Views on economics
- Friction with other conservatives
- Friction with paleoconservatism
- Trotskyism allegation
- Criticism
- Adherence to conservatism
- Imperialism and secrecy
- Notable people associated with neoconservatism
- Second presidency of Donald Trump
- Politicians
- Government officials
- Public figures
- Related publications and institutions
- Institutions
- Publications
- Defunct publications
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- Identity
- Critiques
- External links
Neoconservatism (colloquially neocon) is a political movement that combines features of traditional political and social conservatism with individualism and a qualified endorsement of free markets along with the assertive promotion of democracy and national interest, including through military means.
It began in the United States during the 1970s among liberal hawks who became disenchanted with the Democratic Party along with the growing New Left and 1960s counterculture.