Neoconservative
noun
A supporter of political conservatism, especially in the United States, characterized by a strong belief in free-market capitalism, a strong military presence, and a push for American democratic values around the globe.
The neoconservative Senator insisted on increased military spending in the budget.
Often appears as...
- neoconservative policies
- neoconservative agenda
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Political
adjective
Relating to political neoconservatism, especially a strong belief in free-market capitalism, a strong military presence, and a push for American democratic values worldwide.
His neoconservative stance led to an increase in military spending.
Often appears as...
- neoconservative policies
- neoconservative approach
Usage tips
Political
noun
A supporter of political conservatism, especially in the United States, characterized by a strong belief in free-market capitalism, a strong military presence, and a push for American democratic values around the globe.
The neoconservative Senator insisted on increased military spending in the budget.
Often appears as...
- neoconservative policies
- neoconservative agenda
Usage tips
Political
adjective
Relating to political neoconservatism, especially a strong belief in free-market capitalism, a strong military presence, and a push for American democratic values worldwide.
His neoconservative stance led to an increase in military spending.
Often appears as...
- neoconservative policies
- neoconservative approach
Usage tips
Political
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Pro Tip 1/3Political Leaning
Neoconservative often implies a right-leaning political stance; useful in discussions about politics.
During the debate, her neoconservative views were evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Foreign Policy
Focus on neoconservative's support for an assertive foreign policy that promotes American values.
He wrote an article supporting neoconservative foreign interventions.
Pro Tip 3/3American Context
Understand that 'neoconservative' primarily refers to a U.S. movement; less applicable to other countries.
Neoconservative pundits often appear on American news channels.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Leaning
Neoconservative often implies a right-leaning political stance; useful in discussions about politics.
During the debate, her neoconservative views were evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Foreign Policy
Focus on neoconservative's support for an assertive foreign policy that promotes American values.
He wrote an article supporting neoconservative foreign interventions.
Pro Tip 3/3American Context
Understand that 'neoconservative' primarily refers to a U.S. movement; less applicable to other countries.
Neoconservative pundits often appear on American news channels.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Leaning
Neoconservative often implies a right-leaning political stance; useful in discussions about politics.
During the debate, her neoconservative views were evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Foreign Policy
Focus on neoconservative's support for an assertive foreign policy that promotes American values.
He wrote an article supporting neoconservative foreign interventions.
Pro Tip 3/3American Context
Understand that 'neoconservative' primarily refers to a U.S. movement; less applicable to other countries.
Neoconservative pundits often appear on American news channels.
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A global culture to...
grassroots activism on the ground in addition to international aid in addition to education in a dish to health not exclusive to these things but in addition to them is propagating a genuine demand for democracy on the ground and this is where I believe neoconservative ISM had it upside down
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A global culture to...
grassroots activism on the ground in addition to international aid in addition to education in a dish to health not exclusive to these things but in addition to them is propagating a genuine demand for democracy on the ground and this is where I believe neoconservative ISM had it upside down
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Martin Jacques
British Journalist
In the aftermath of 9/11 and in the build-up to the invasion of Iraq, few questioned the idea that the United States was likely to be the extant superpower for several decades to come. Few anticipated how quickly the neoconservative project would run into the sands - or that China would rise so quickly.
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Joe Klein
American Journalist
Back in George W. Bush's second term, when diplomatic realism began to overtake foolish bellicosity, the president developed one of his patented nicknames for the two most powerful neoconservative journalists, William Kristol and Charles Krauthammer: he called them 'the Bomber Boys.
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Anthony Scaramucci
American Businessman
Neoconservative Republican President George W. Bush took office determined to aggressively export American democratic values through conflict. The Iraq war, a misdirected response to 9/11, tacked trillions of dollars on to the deficit while further destabilising the Middle East.
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Ro Khanna
American Politician
For decades, I have watched neoconservatives paint those who oppose their interventionism as appeasers of dictators standing in solidarity with socialists, soft on Russia, naive about terrorism, lacking moral clarity and unappreciative of America's unique role in the world.
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Ross Douthat
American Author
The neoconservatives of the 1970s, former liberals who became Nixon or Reagan backers, eventually accepted the 'neocon' description instead of calling themselves 'The Real New Deal Democrats' forever.
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Peter Brimelow
British Journalist
I regard many of the neoconservatives as personal friends, but that's not stopped them from behaving with extraordinary viciousness towards those of us who raised the immigration issue.
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Joseph C. Wilson
American Public Servant
In the issue war in Iraq, it was very clear to me that the policies that were being espoused by neoconservatives were totally devoid of substance - but they marketed it wonderfully.
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Stephen Carter
American Lawyer
There are no black conservatives. Oh, there are neoconservatives with black skin, but they lack any claim to blackness other than the biological. They have forgotten their roots.
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Paul Craig Roberts
American Economist
The neoconservative ideology supports American financial and military-political imperialism or hegemony.
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John Bolton
American Statesman
I am not a neoconservative.
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Martin Jacques
British Journalist
In the aftermath of 9/11 and in the build-up to the invasion of Iraq, few questioned the idea that the United States was likely to be the extant superpower for several decades to come. Few anticipated how quickly the neoconservative project would run into the sands - or that China would rise so quickly.
Quote examples
Joe Klein
American Journalist
Back in George W. Bush's second term, when diplomatic realism began to overtake foolish bellicosity, the president developed one of his patented nicknames for the two most powerful neoconservative journalists, William Kristol and Charles Krauthammer: he called them 'the Bomber Boys.
Quote examples
Anthony Scaramucci
American Businessman
Neoconservative Republican President George W. Bush took office determined to aggressively export American democratic values through conflict. The Iraq war, a misdirected response to 9/11, tacked trillions of dollars on to the deficit while further destabilising the Middle East.
Quote examples
Ro Khanna
American Politician
For decades, I have watched neoconservatives paint those who oppose their interventionism as appeasers of dictators standing in solidarity with socialists, soft on Russia, naive about terrorism, lacking moral clarity and unappreciative of America's unique role in the world.
Quote examples
Ross Douthat
American Author
The neoconservatives of the 1970s, former liberals who became Nixon or Reagan backers, eventually accepted the 'neocon' description instead of calling themselves 'The Real New Deal Democrats' forever.
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Peter Brimelow
British Journalist
I regard many of the neoconservatives as personal friends, but that's not stopped them from behaving with extraordinary viciousness towards those of us who raised the immigration issue.
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Joseph C. Wilson
American Public Servant
In the issue war in Iraq, it was very clear to me that the policies that were being espoused by neoconservatives were totally devoid of substance - but they marketed it wonderfully.
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Stephen Carter
American Lawyer
There are no black conservatives. Oh, there are neoconservatives with black skin, but they lack any claim to blackness other than the biological. They have forgotten their roots.
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Paul Craig Roberts
American Economist
The neoconservative ideology supports American financial and military-political imperialism or hegemony.
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John Bolton
American Statesman
I am not a neoconservative.
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