neonationalism
Modern tribal politics
Neonationalism is a resurgence of nationalist sentiment, typically emphasizing national identity, sovereignty, and borders in reaction to globalization, immigration, or supranational institutions like the European Union.
The prefix neo- distinguishes contemporary movements from earlier nationalisms, though the core impulses—prioritizing one's own nation and its interests—remain similar: The Brexit vote reflected rising neonationalism across Europe.
Preference for native-born citizens
- ethnocentrismBelief one's culture superior
- anti-immigrationOpposed to foreign settlement
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
jingoism · scapegoating · exclusion · antiforeign · parochialism · border wall · deportation · blood and soil
Complete economic independence
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- noninterventionPolicy of staying uninvolved
- decouplingRemoval of interdependence
fortress · insularity · seclusion · disengagement · unilateralism · retrenchment · deglobalization · border closure
Manipulative populist leader
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
- plebisciteDirect vote by citizens
- referendumDirect vote on legislation
charisma · majoritarianism · mobilization · anti-elite · resentment · sloganeering · mass movement · polarization
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- homelandOne's native land
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
loyalty · pride · traditions · founding myths · unity · civic duty · veterans · monuments
Taxes on imports
- import quotasLimits on foreign purchases
- trade barriersRestrictions on cross-border commerce
- mercantilismTrade policy favoring exports
- subsidiesFinancial aid from government
anti-globalization · localization · trade war · reshoring · industrial policy · trade deficit · retaliatory tariffs
nativism
Preference for native-born citizens
- ethnocentrismBelief one's culture superior
- anti-immigrationOpposed to foreign settlement
- intoleranceUnwillingness to accept differences
chauvinism · jingoism · scapegoating · exclusion · antiforeign · parochialism · border wall · deportation · blood and soil · foreigner
autarky
Complete economic independence
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- noninterventionPolicy of staying uninvolved
decoupling · fortress · insularity · seclusion · disengagement · unilateralism · retrenchment · deglobalization · border closure · economic independence
demagogue
Manipulative populist leader
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
- plebisciteDirect vote by citizens
referendum · charisma · majoritarianism · mobilization · anti-elite · resentment · sloganeering · mass movement · polarization · direct democracy
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- homelandOne's native land
heritage · loyalty · pride · traditions · founding myths · unity · civic duty · veterans · monuments · sovereignty
tariffs
Taxes on imports
- import quotasLimits on foreign purchases
- trade barriersRestrictions on cross-border commerce
- mercantilismTrade policy favoring exports
subsidies · anti-globalization · localization · trade war · reshoring · industrial policy · trade deficit · retaliatory tariffs
neonationalismglobalism
Cross-border economic integration doctrine
internationalism · globalization · open borders · supranationalism · transnationalism
neonationalismcosmopolitanism
Belief in shared humanity
multiculturalism · universalism · world citizenship · global citizenship · open society
neo, nation, nationalism, nationalist, nationalistic, national, nationally, nationhood, nationalize