Liberal Democracy Has Deep-Rooted Totalitarian Traits 

By Alexander Dugin

Many in the West believe that democracy allows people the freedom to choose or reject ideologies. However, this is a misconception. Democracy itself is an ideology, with liberal democracy being a specific and narrow form of it. This form is built upon deeply rooted principles, almost akin to religious beliefs, which include:

•Emphasis on individualism;

•Rejecting the significance of collective identities, surpassing notions of race, church, nation, and citizenship;

•Evolving views on sexual identity, like recognizing transgender individuals;

•The idea of moving beyond mankind as a species, suggesting a transhuman future.

This is not just a portrayal of current realities but a prescription of how things should be. It dictates a specific path and truth. While it advocates liberal freedom, it paradoxically opposes any illiberal choices. Those who deviate from this liberal view are seen as adversaries.

Compared to openly totalitarian ideologies like communism and fascism, liberal democracy’s own totalitarian tendencies were hidden.

Liberal democracy increasingly imagines, or even fabricates, enemies. It is evident now: liberal democracy has deep-rooted totalitarian traits, and the globalist movement amplifies this.

So, how should we respond? We can either accept it or resist. But to challenge one ideology, another ideology is needed. This sparks the discussion about the Fourth Political Theory.

How can we resist all forms of totalitarianism, especially the liberal one, without succumbing to communism or nationalism?

Finding an answer requires deep thought and is not straightforward. Intellectual engagement is essential.

Categories: Geopolitics, Ideology

Tags: Alexander Dugin, Democracy, Europe, Geopolitics, Religion, Russia, The West, USA