Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes The new politics with Yoram Hazony
Aug 8, 2025
Yoram Hazony, an influential Israeli political scientist and president of the Herzl Institute, dives into the rise of national conservatism as a response to the crisis facing liberalism. He discusses how contemporary nationalism can reshape democratic discourse and the implications of generational shifts in political ideologies. Hazony argues for the reevaluation of nationalism's role in modern politics, challenging its negative connotations while emphasizing its significance in advocating for independent nations. Essential reads on the subject are also highlighted.
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Liberalism's Post-WWII Origins and Crisis
- Liberal democracy emerged after WWII to prevent repeats of catastrophic wars and genocide.
- It's now heavily challenged by new political forces on both the left and right.
Nationalist Conservatism's Revival
- The classical story of modern ideologies as communism, fascism, and liberalism is incomplete.
- Nationalist conservatism revives traditional concepts like nation, family, and religion excluded after WWII.
Defining True Nationalism
- Nationalism is a political theory advocating for many independent nations' rights.
- It differs starkly from Hitler's imperialist ambitions despite common misconceptions.
