Civic Nationalism

"Man is a slave neither of his race nor his language, nor of his religion, nor of the course of rivers nor of the direction taken by mountain chains. A large aggregate of men, healthy in mind and warm of heart, creates the kind of moral conscience which we call a nation."^[3]
File:ClibCivnat.png Ernest Renan

Civic Nationalism (Shortened to CivNat) and also called Liberal Nationalism, is a type of nationalism that defines nationhood in terms of liberal values, such as liberty and equality, applied to all within the nation, which usually manifest itself in the country's constitution. Civic Nationalism believes the primary pillar of being a member of a country is citizenship above all ethnic and religious identifications. CivNat is also sometimes referred to as Cultural Nationalism (as opposed to Ethnonationalism and Racial Nationalism), however some argue that that is a different ideology altogether.

Variants

Authoritarian Civic Nationalism

Authoritarian Civic Nationalism combines elements of Civic Nationalism with Authoritarianism. AuthCivNats believe that a person's nationality is determined by their allegiance or loyalty to a state (citizenship). However, they believe that national unity must be sustained through forced diversity and a strong police force. This is to ensure any potential source of division among the citizenry (e.g., religion or race) is mitigated. Perhaps the best example of this is modern-day Singapore, where the ruling party has diversity quotas in housing and laws prohibiting hate speech to ensure all ethno-religious groups in the country are unified. File:Lincolnism.png Abraham Lincoln could also be considered an AuthCivNat, as he utilized dictatorial powers to keep Americans united.

By Country

United States File:Lincolnism.pngFile:Grant.png

W.I.P

File:Cball-Taiwan.png Republic of China/Taiwan File:TaiwanNat.pngFile:PanGreenTW.pngFile:DPP-Taiwan.png

Main article: Tridemism and File:DPP-Taiwan.png Taiwan DPP

Finland

W.I.P

Fiji File:FijiFirst.png

FijiFirst is a Fiji party, founded in 2014 by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, in which the party's ideology is based on Bainimarama's views, among them being liberalism and populism.

File:FijiFirst.png Frank Bainimarama - Frank Bainimarama has been the current prime minister of Fiji since 2007 and foreign minister since 2020, as well as having been a former president from 2006-2007 . Before power, he was in the military, in which he made a counter-coup in 2000, overthrowing Kamisese Mara and placing Ratu Josefa Iloilo, then appointing him first mistro in 2007.

As prime minister, there has been an increase in economic freedom since his arrival, but he was accused of political persecution and there was an increase in authoritarianism the Democracy Index, in addition to having taken away labor rights and repressed unions. Alleged involvement with mercenaries in Papua New Guinea and increased corruption.

File:FijiFirst.png Jioji Konrote - Jioji Konrote was president of Fiji from 2015 to 2021, in which he already commanded military battalions and has was Deputy Secretary of the UN. He came to power after winning the 2014 elections, in which his government enjoyed increased economic freedom according to the heritage foundation and the democracy index remained neutral, but still relatively authoritarian.

File:WiliameKatonivere.png Wiliame Katonivere - Wiliame Katonivere is the current president of Fiji and a former lieutenant colonel. He assumed the presidency in 2021, succeeding Jioji Konrote and is the youngest president of Fiji, in which there was an incentive to vaccine and fight against Covid, but there was a drop in economic freedom and a slight drop in the index of democracy, becoming slightly more authoritarian in 2021.

File:ClibCivnat.png Renanism

Ernest Renan (1823–1892) was a French philosopher, philologist, and historian whose work on religion, nationalism, and historical methodology left a lasting impact on intellectual thought in 19th-century Europe. Born in Tréguier, Brittany, Renan pursued studies in theology before turning toward historical and philological research, which led him to critically analyze religious texts and the history of civilizations. His early academic work emphasized rigorous historical scholarship and the study of languages, which shaped his broader philosophical approach to questions of nationhood, identity, and cultural development.

Renan’s political and social thought was marked by classical liberalism, emphasizing individual freedoms, constitutional governance, and the rule of law. He was skeptical of collectivist ideologies, which informed his anti-socialism stance, viewing socialist movements as threats to social order and cultural cohesion. At the same time, he supported European expansion and File:Colonial.pngcolonialism, believing that French civilization had a civilizing mission abroad, though he also cautioned against reckless imperial overreach. Within domestic politics, he identified with conservative liberalism and national liberalism, promoting a synthesis of free-market principles with a strong sense of national identity.

Renan believed that racial characteristics were instinctual and deterministic. Renan believed that the Semitic race was inferior to the Aryan race. Renan claimed that the Semitic mind was limited by dogmatism and lacked a cosmopolitan conception of civilisation. For Renan, Semites were "an incomplete race." Some authors argue that Renan developed his antisemitism from Voltaire's anti-Judaism. He also self-identified with separatism in certain contexts, particularly regarding regional cultures and the preservation of local identities within France, which reflected his belief in the importance of historical and cultural distinctiveness. Allegations of white nationalism have been made by critics interpreting his ideas on European superiority and racial hierarchies, though these claims remain debated among historians.

In the later stages of his career, Renan expressed Germanophobia, influenced by the Franco-Prussian War and the rise of the German Empire, framing his understanding of European geopolitics and national character. His writings combined historical scholarship with philosophical reflections on religion, nationalism, and identity, creating a framework in which liberal governance coexisted with a pronounced belief in the cultural mission of France. These ideas resonated in debates about education, secularism, and nationalism, making Renan a pivotal figure in 19th-century French intellectual life.

File:Mazzini.png Mazzinianism

Giuseppe Mazzini was a central figure in the 19th-century Italian Risorgimento, whose activism, writings, and organizational efforts profoundly shaped Italian nationalism and European republican thought. Born in 1805 in Genoa, Mazzini was deeply influenced by the political turbulence following the Napoleonic Wars and the fragmented state of the Italian peninsula. Early exposure to revolutionary ideas fueled his commitment to Italian nationalism, File:ModernRep.pngrepublicanism, and the unification of Italy under a government representing the people rather than monarchs or foreign powers. His work with organizations like Young Italy exemplified his commitment to File:Directdem.pngdirect democracy, civic nationalism, and File:Radlib.pngradical File:ModernRep.pngrepublicanism, aiming to mobilize citizens as agents of political and social transformation.

Mazzini’s ideological framework combined strong religious and moral convictions with political activism. While opposing both atheism and extreme anti-clericalism, he embraced Christian humanism, Christian deism, and elements of Catholic social teaching, arguing that faith and morality could guide civic duty and social cohesion. This outlook informed his belief in File:Cooperative Socialism.pngcooperativism, socialist corporatism, and conservative socialism, where social welfare and communal responsibility were seen as expressions of both ethical obligation and national solidarity. He supported Christian feminism, advocating for women’s moral and social participation in the civic sphere, reflecting his broader vision of egalitarian civic nationalism.

Politically, Mazzini sought to balance local identity with broader European integration. He endorsed federalism and European federalism, seeing a federated continent as a way to harmonize national self-determination with international solidarity. His sympathies for File:Euronaticon.pngpan-Europeanism and File:Cosmo.pngcosmopolitanism were tempered by staunch Italian nationalism and File:Irridentism.pngirredentism, which envisioned the unification of all Italian-speaking regions. These commitments were often underpinned by his appreciation for classical philosophy, including Platonism, File:Rousseau.pngRousseauism, and Romanticism, which informed both his ideals of civic virtue and the moral foundations of the state.

Mazzini rejected the concept of the "rights of man" which had developed during the Age of Enlightenment, arguing instead that individual rights were a duty to be won through hard work, sacrifice and virtue, rather than "rights" which were intrinsically owed to man. Mazzini outlined his thought in his Doveri dell'uomo ("Duties of Man"), published in 1860. Similarly, Mazzini formulated a concept known as "thought and action" in which thought and action must be joined together and every thought must be followed by action, therefore rejecting intellectualism and the notion of divorcing theory from practice.This concept would later be adopted by fascist Italy

Mazzini also engaged with economic and social theory, advocating File:National Distributism.pngnational distributism and liberal socialism, promoting a society where property and economic power were balanced with social responsibility. Influences from File:Saint-Simonianism.pngSaint-Simonianism and File:Joseph-Marie.pngMaistreism shaped his vision of a moral society governed by reason, social ethics, and republican institutions. Over decades of activism and exile, Mazzini sought to cultivate a politically conscious citizenry, advancing a vision that merged direct democracy, radicalism, and social justice with the spiritual and cultural values he deemed essential for both Italy and Europe.

File:Mosaddegh.png Mosaddeghism

Mohammad Mosaddegh (1882–1967) was an Iranian politician, lawyer, and nationalist statesman who became a defining figure in Iran's modern history. Born into a prominent family, he was educated in law in France and Switzerland, which shaped his early exposure to liberal and reformist ideas. He began his career in government as a moderate reformist and legal scholar, serving in the Majlis (parliament) and various ministerial roles, where he developed a reputation for advocating economic independence and national sovereignty. Early in his career, Mosaddegh’s political outlook was influenced by File:Utsoc.pngutopian socialism, emphasizing the moral obligation of the state to improve social welfare and reduce inequality. During this period, he maintained a cautious stance toward the monarchy, accepting ceremonial monarchism as a formal framework while pressing for substantive reforms.

Mosaddegh rose to prominence as a champion of anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism, most notably through his leadership in the nationalization of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in 1951. This bold move asserted File:EconNat.pngeconomic nationalism and sovereignty over Iran’s natural resources, positioning him in direct opposition to foreign interests while appealing to nationalist sentiment within the country. His policies reflected a pragmatic approach to governance, balancing left-wing populism and left-wing nationalism with a commitment to File:Left Reformism.pngreformism and File:Socauth.pngsocial authoritarianism, seeking to consolidate state authority to implement equitable social and economic measures.

Ideologically, Mosaddegh supported File:LandReform.pngland reformism to address rural inequities, promoting redistribution and modernization of agricultural production. He maintained File:NAM.pngneutralism in foreign policy, advocating Iran’s independence from both Western and Soviet influence during the Cold War. Despite his leftist economic orientation, he was wary of communism, aligning with File:LeftAntiCom.pngleft anti-communism to prevent Soviet overreach while still pursuing progressive domestic reforms. Mosaddegh also gradually embraced republicanism later in his career, arguing for constitutional governance that limited monarchical power while preserving national unity, alongside a moderate secularism to reduce clerical interference in state matters.

Mosaddegh’s tenure as prime minister was defined by a complex interplay of nationalist, populist, and reformist principles within a context of illiberal democracy, where formal democratic structures existed but were constrained by political pressures and elite resistance. His writings, speeches, and policies articulated a vision of Iranian self-determination and economic independence, emphasizing the role of the state in protecting national resources, promoting social justice, and asserting sovereignty against imperialist powers.

Paraguay

In Paraguay, the Authentic Radical Liberal Party preaches Nationalism and File:Modnat.png Patriotism rooted in Paraguayan history, people and traditions, at the same time, it preaches social equality between citizens and the less favored.

The party emerged in 1887, being the oldest party in the country, even though it had been refounded in 1978. The party has had 16 presidents throughout its history, being repressed after the 1947 revolution under File:ColoradoParty-Stroessner.png Stroessner's government, causing several members to become take refuge in Argentina. In 1978, the party was founded clandestinely by Domingo Laino, then had Federico Franco as president of the republic between 2012 and 2013, currently has 1,800,000 members, being one of the largest parties in the country.

Other ideals would be a welfare state with a File:Markets.png Free Market Capitalist economy in a humanitarian way as a form of prosperity for the country. It would also have equal opportunities, environmental protection and File:CultLib.png Cultural Liberalism.

Personality

CivNat's behavior isn't very much different from the behavior of normal Nationalism, however, he is considered to be "not hardcore enough" and "kind of a cuck" by some of the more extreme nationalist ideologies. He considers the more extreme nationalist ideologies to be braindead bigots who do more to hurt the nation” in return.

How to Draw

File:Civnat flag.svg

Flag of Civic Nationalism

CivNat is Nat with Liberalism colors.

Draw a ball and fill it with blue.
In the ball draw a gold flag.
Add the eyes and you're done!

Color Name		HEX	RGB
	Blue	#006AA7	rgb(0, 106, 167)
	Gold	#FFD700	rgb(255, 215, 0)

Relationships

Welcome to Stanistan!

File:Modnat.png Patriotism - Literally me, but more conservative and laxer on illegal immigration.
Nationalism - My dad who taught me everything I need to know.
Liberalism - I’m the key to what you want.
National Liberalism - Liberation for all citizens!
Conservative Liberalism - Respect for our constitutional liberal tradition.
Liberal Conservatism - Same as above but more centrist.
File:Orlib.png Ordo-Liberalism - Fellow German Lib, Hans-Werner Sinn is based!
File:Intercult.png Interculturalism - Integration gang!
Constitutionalism - The backbone of any functional nation.
Kemalism - I'll never forget what you did for Turkey my dear friend.
File:NatProg.png Bull Moose Progressivism - Social progress and patriotic nationalism go hand in hand.
Left-Wing Nationalism, Liberal Socialism, File:Tito.png Titoism & Gandhian Socialism - Great socialists.
File:Venizelos.png Venizelism - Conquered the Byzantine lands to form a great liberal constitutional republican Greece.
File:Gaullismicon2.png Gaullism - 'It's a very good thing that there are yellow French people, black French people and brown French people. It's a sign that France is open to all races and that it has a universal vocation. But on condition they stay a minority. If not, France wouldn't be France anymore. After all, we are an European people from the white race, Greek and Latin culture, and Christian religion. Try to mix oil and vinegar together. Shake the bottle. After a while, they get separated again. The Arabs are the Arabs, the French are the French. Do you believe that the French nation is able to integrate ten million Muslims who shall be twenty million tomorrow and forty million the day after? If we integrated them, if all the Arabs and Berbers were considered French, how could we prevent them from moving to our home country where the standard of living is so much higher? My village wouldn't be named Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (Colombey of the Two Churches) anymore, but Colombey-les-Deux-Mosquées (Colombey of the Two Mosques)!"

Suspicious

Multiculturalism - Uh, I like immigrants who actually want to join our great nation, not just anyone who wants to waltz in for whatever other reason.
Cultural Nationalism - While we both agree that citizenship shouldn’t be defined by race or ethnicity, I think you tend to be tougher on immigration than you really need to be.
National Conservatism - So do you support me or not?
File:EndecjaPix.png National Democracy - Polish version of the above.
Religious Nationalism - Remember the importance of freedom of beliefs, File:Cultchrist.png cultural christianity is ok.
Globalism - Multinationalism is based and as long as it doesn't violate my sovereignty Internationalism is fine. But for the umpteenth time, I'm not a fascist!
Neoconservatism - Wanting to spread your nation's values is good and all, but I'm not sure invading other countries is the right way to do it.
Neoliberalism & Third Way - Similiar to above but applied to liberalism.
Alt-Lite - Make up your mind already! If you really support my principles, then quit it with the Islamophobia and stop trying to frame it as religious skepticism.
Reactionary Liberalism - You side with them a bit too often for a self-professed "liberal".
File:SwedenDem.png Åkessonism & File:DenmarkSocdem.png Danish Social Democracy - You're Nordmodnats which is based but you're a bit xenophobic and islamophobic.
File:CivUltranat.png Civic Ultranationalism - I don't agree with him at all, but we must go against those "peo ple" .

Deported

Ethnopluralism - Racism AND separatism?! Yeah, you're literally my opposite. Screw you, traitor!
Ethnonationalism - Ethnostates are terrible. Immigrants are a net positive and solve aging population!
Racial Nationalism - This goes without saying, but you're kinda racist mate.
Nazism - You're a disgrace to nationalism everywhere!
Alt-Right - You're just like the last guy. Stop calling me a cuckservative for God's sake!
Classical Conservatism & Reactionary Socialism - Still butthurt about the Revolutions of 1848, I see? Hey, you guys won them, so congratulations! Now, please get out of my way!
Separatism - If you try to tear apart my country, me and my multi-ethnic group of nationalist friends will break your bones! Got it, you File:UltraCultNat.png cultural chauvinist, ethnocentric and racist traitor!
File:Neighborstan.png Neighborstan - Noone wants to move to a hellhole like yours! Also, you're where all the illegals come from!