Tag: conservatism

Conservative Realism Is the Way out of the Ukraine Quagmire

A sane Ukraine policy would put an end to an inhumane war, save Ukrainian statehood, defend European peace and prosperity, and counteract the terrifying prospect of long-term Russo-Chinese consortium spreading throughout Eurasia.

Re-Building the Future: The Case of Cayalá

Cayalá should encourage both our traditionalist and voluntarist instincts. Its prosperity is a testament to traditional design principles, while the speed with which it was built shows us what is possible.

Libertarian ‘Conservatism’: A Trojan Horse

If we each operate as insulated, atomic individuals, with our own private concepts of human flourishing, then the great work of civilisation-building is impossible.

Monarchism—The Only Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

If the ‘M’ word is uttered, the malefactor’s hearers often reply: “So, you want to be a lord or something? If we had a monarchy again, you’d be nothing!” My favourite response: “What makes you think I’m something now? Do you think the chancellor cares if you or I live or die?”

Giving ‘John Doe’ a Voice

FROM THE SUMMER 2023 PRINT EDITION: ‘John Doe conservatism,’ inspired by Frank Capra’s 1941 American film classic, Meet John Doe, refers to a political philosophy of simplicity, quotidian human decency, and humdrum heroism.