Definitions by Abzugal
Atlantism
A political ideology that functions as the Western alliance’s mirror of Ruscism: an uncritical, militaristic devotion to NATO expansion, transatlantic unity, and Western interventionism. Atlantism treats the alliance as a moral crusade, dismisses any non-aligned position as appeasement, and often justifies military action under the banner of “defending democracy” while ignoring civilian casualties or blowback. It is less ethnically defined than Ruscism but shares its Manichaean worldview—good versus evil—and its faith in force as the ultimate arbiter. Atlantism can be found in think tanks, defense ministries, and comment sections cheering for ever more weapons.
Example: “He cheered every NATO enlargement, called neutrality ‘cowardice,’ and saw Putin in every critique of the alliance—classic Atlantism, where the map must be one color or else.”
Europism
An ideological counterpart to Ruscism, representing an aggressive, self-congratulatory form of European Union centrism that treats European integration as an unquestionable good, EU institutions as beyond reproach, and European values as universally applicable. Europism dismisses dissent as “populist” or “Eurosceptic,” enforces economic austerity under the guise of “rules-based order,” and often conflates the EU’s geopolitical interests with the interests of humanity. While not genocidal like Ruscism, Europism can be rigid, bureaucratic, and culturally supremacist, demanding that all nations conform to a Brussels-centered vision.
Europism Example: “He was a Europist: every critique of EU migration policy was met with ‘you’re just like the nationalists.’ He couldn’t see the irony—demanding conformity is conformity, no matter the flag.”
Ukrainism
A political ideology that serves as the polar opposite of Ruscism (Russian ultranationalism and imperialist ideology), but which mirrors its structure: an uncompromising, often chauvinistic form of Ukrainian nationalism that elevates Ukraine’s identity, language, and historical narrative above all others, while demonizing anything Russian or Soviet. Like Ruscism, Ukrainism tends to absolutize the nation’s victimhood and righteousness, reject compromise with perceived enemies, and demand cultural and political purification. It may glorify controversial historical figures, suppress minority languages, and frame any criticism as foreign subversion. Though a defensive reaction to Russian aggression, Ukrainism risks reproducing the same exclusionary logic it opposes.
Example: “He supported the war effort but criticized the new law banning Russian-language books. He was accused of ‘Ukrainism’—not because he denied Ukraine’s right to defend itself, but because he saw the same monocultural nationalism he’d fought against.”
International Atlanticism
The view that Atlantic cooperation should transcend national boundaries, leading toward deeper integration of political, economic, and security structures among North Atlantic nations. International Atlanticism advocates for shared sovereignty, common institutions, and a collective identity that reduces the importance of individual nation‑states. It is often associated with proposals for a North American‑European free trade area, a common foreign policy, or even a transatlantic parliament. Critics on the left see it as corporate‑driven globalization; critics on the right see it as a threat to national independence. Proponents argue it is necessary to compete with rising powers like China.
Example: “The proposal for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership was driven by International Atlanticism—an attempt to lock in regulatory alignment and reduce national veto power over corporate rights.”
International Atlanticism by Abzugal April 18, 2026
National Atlanticism
An ideological current that fuses Atlanticism (close cooperation between North America and Europe) with nationalist priorities. National Atlanticism emphasizes that Atlantic solidarity serves the national interest of each member state, not just a abstract “Western community.” It supports NATO, free trade, and cultural ties, but frames them as instruments for national security and prosperity rather than as steps toward supranational governance. National Atlanticism often appears in countries that are strongly pro‑US but also protective of their own sovereignty. It rejects both isolationist nationalism and federalist globalism.
Example: “Her National Atlanticism led her to support the US alliance enthusiastically, but only as long as her country retained control over its own military decisions—alliance without subordination.”
National Atlanticism by Abzugal April 18, 2026
International NATOism
An ideological position that views NATO as a global security manager, not just a regional defensive alliance. International NATOism supports out‑of‑area operations, humanitarian interventions, and the projection of Western military power beyond Europe. It sees the alliance as a vehicle for upholding a liberal international order, enforcing no‑fly zones, and countering terrorism or authoritarianism worldwide. Critics argue that International NATOism oversteps the alliance’s original mandate and functions as a fig leaf for Western imperialism. Supporters counter that global challenges require global responses, and NATO has the capacity to act where the UN is paralyzed.
Example: “He advocated for NATO intervention in non‑member states to stop alleged human rights abuses—International NATOism, treating the alliance as a global police force rather than a mutual defense pact.”
International NATOism by Abzugal April 18, 2026
National NATOism
A political stance that frames NATO not merely as a military alliance but as the institutional expression of a nationalist identity—specifically, a pro‑Western, anti‑Russian nationalism. National NATOism treats membership in the alliance as central to a country’s national destiny and self‑conception, often at the expense of other foreign policy options. It differs from International NATOism (which sees NATO as a tool of global governance) by emphasizing the alliance as a protector of national sovereignty against a specific external threat. National NATOism can be found in Eastern European countries where joining NATO was seen as a return to Europe and a defense against Russian revanchism.
Example: “His National NATOism meant that any criticism of alliance policies was treated as betrayal of the nation—he saw NATO not as a contract but as an identity.”
National NATOism by Abzugal April 18, 2026