Definitions by Abzugal
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.
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
IMFism
The ideological stance associated with the International Monetary Fund, positioned as the opposite of National Bolshevism. IMFism champions fiscal austerity, privatization, deregulation, and structural adjustment as the remedy for economic crises, particularly in developing nations. It prioritizes repayment of debt and integration into global financial markets over social welfare or national economic sovereignty. National Bolshevism, by contrast, emphasizes state control of industry, nationalist economic planning, and rejection of foreign financial domination. IMFism has been widely criticized for imposing harsh conditions that deepen poverty and inequality, leading to the term “IMFism” as a pejorative for neoliberal orthodoxy imposed from above.
Example: “The government’s austerity package—cutting healthcare and raising retirement ages—was classic IMFism, enacted despite popular opposition because the loan agreement demanded it.”
WEFism
A shorthand for the ideological position associated with the World Economic Forum, positioned as the polar opposite of National Bolshevism (which mixes nationalism with left‑wing economics). WEFism combines neoliberal market policies with global governance institutions, technocratic management, and a focus on “multi‑stakeholder” decision‑making. It rejects both nationalist isolation and classical socialist state ownership, instead promoting public‑private partnerships, digital surveillance for efficiency, and climate capitalism. Critics on the left see WEFism as a fig leaf for corporate power; critics on the right see it as a globalist plot against national sovereignty. WEFism is often invoked in conspiracy theories, but it also has real policy manifestations.