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Mainstreaming National Conservatism
- National conservatism is a deliberate intellectual effort to mainstream Trump-style nationalism within the conservative movement.
- The conference bridged nationalist ideas with mainstream conservatism, making the ideas more palatable and media-discussed.
Hazony's Religious Nationalism
- Yoram Hazony roots nationalism in biblical traditions and sees religiosity as essential for national cohesion.
- He warns that losing faith leads to confusion over identity, borders, and societal duties.
Race and Nationalism's Ambiguity
- Discussions of nationalism avoid overt race talk but embed racial hierarchies subtly through cultural and religious language.
- Critiques emphasize how nationalist rhetoric carries implicit racial assumptions regardless of explicit denial.