Eurasianism vs Traditionalism
Eurasianism holds that Russia and its neighbours form a distinct Eurasian civilization, neither European nor Asian, that should unite politically and resist Western liberal influence.
- Russia-Eurasia is a distinct civilization, neither part of Europe nor of Asia.
- Western liberal culture should not be treated as a universal model.
- The peoples of Eurasia share a common destiny and should be united politically.
Traditionalism looks to religion, long-standing customs and inherited institutions such as monarchy and the church as the proper foundation of social and political order.
- Political order should rest on religious truth and moral law.
- Authority comes from tradition and divine order, not only from the will of the majority.
- Hierarchy and social duties are natural parts of a healthy society.
- Eurasianism: petals and stars
- Traditionalism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Technology50 points apart
Eurasianism: Caution (mild). Traditionalism: Caution (strong).
- Culture45 points apart
Eurasianism: National identity (moderate). Traditionalism: National identity (strong).
- Ownership40 points apart
Eurasianism: Public (mild). Traditionalism: Private (mild).
- Religion40 points apart
Eurasianism: Religious (moderate). Traditionalism: Religious (strong).
★ Where they are closest
- Trade · 10 apart
- Authority · 10 apart
- Security · 15 apart
Axis by axis
Traditionalism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Public55%45%PublicPrivate
- MarketsMild: Planned65%35%PlannedFree
- WelfareMild: Shared60%40%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityStrong: Strong leader13%87%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityStrong: Order15%85%LibertyOrder
- StructureStrong: Central18%82%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityStrong: Traditional13%87%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionModerate: Religious20%80%SecularReligious
- TechnologyMild: Caution35%65%EmbraceCaution
- CultureModerate: National identity25%75%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeModerate: Protected20%80%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyStrong: Strength8%92%CooperationStrength
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FAQ
Eurasianism vs Traditionalism
What is the difference between Eurasianism and Traditionalism?
Eurasianism holds that Russia and its neighbours form a distinct Eurasian civilization, neither European nor Asian, that should unite politically and resist Western liberal influence. Traditionalism looks to religion, long-standing customs and inherited institutions such as monarchy and the church as the proper foundation of social and political order. On the 12 axes they differ most on technology, culture, ownership.
What do Eurasianism and Traditionalism have in common?
Their positions are closest on trade, authority, security. Overall their profiles are a 84% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
Am I closer to Eurasianism or Traditionalism?
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