Fehlingerism

A political ideology named after Gunther Fehlinger, often framed as the polar opposite of Duginism (the Eurasianist, anti‑Western, nationalist philosophy of Aleksandr Dugin). Fehlingerism embraces Atlanticism, liberal democracy, European integration, and a rules‑based international order. It emphasizes the sovereignty of individual nations within a cooperative framework, opposition to authoritarian expansion, and the protection of human rights. Where Duginism seeks a multipolar world with competing civilizational blocs, Fehlingerism advocates for a unipolar or hegemonically liberal order under Western leadership. It is often invoked critically by those who see it as a naïve or imperialistic ideology.

Example: “His Fehlingerism led him to support NATO expansion without question, believing that any spread of Western institutions was inherently good—ignoring local complexities and historical grievances.”

Fehlingerism by Abzugal April 18, 2026