The Western Outlook is one of the 5 Outlooks in Millennium dawn. Western and pro-Western governments seek to retain the US-centric Liberal World Order that has reigned supreme since the fall of the Soviet Union. Through institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF, they promote economic liberalization and denationalization. While the vast majority of countries with a Wester Outlook are various forms of democracies, pro-Wester strongman govemments that benefit from the status quo are also behind them.
It has four ideologies:
- Pro-Western Autocrat
- Conservative
- Liberal
- Social Democrat
Some in-game examples include:
Generally, Western Outlook nations are friendly and supportive of the United States, European Union, and NATO. They are opposed to Authoritarian Countries (Except Pro-Western Autocrats) and espouse Democracy and Globalization.
Sub-Ideologies:[]
Pro-Western Autocrat[]
Pro-western autocracy refers to a broad spectrum of non-democratic, authoritarian ideologies that are aligned with the geopolitical interests of the Western Hemisphere. Pro-Western autocracies are not truly in line with "Western Values" of democracy, pluralism, and human rights. However, they remain aligned with the West for pragmatic reasons, and often include still include some weak liberal institutions - if only to appease their western backers.
Some in-game examples include:
Conservative[]
Conservatism refers to a broad spectrum of moderate right-wing ideologies espousing the importance of traditional, unity, and a stable way of life. Conservatives tend to state intervention in social and economic affairs, and often believe less regulation will result in greater social mobility for the populace. Conservatism is, broadly, the support of traditional institutions and social norms. In democratic countries, this generally manifests as support for religious and nationalist values, a free market economy, and gradual, cautious reform.
Some in-game examples include:
Liberal[]
Liberalism is a centrist ideology that promotes the rights of the individual and stresses freedom over the expansion of state power. Liberals tend to support progressive social policies within the framework of a free market with free trade with the rest of the world. Liberalism is a widespread ideology with many diverse variants across the world. However, most liberals are united in support of civil liberties, free markets, and democratic govemment. They generally take a reformist view of politics, seeking to change and transform institutions over time.
Some in-game examples include:
Social Democrat[]
Social democracy refers to a broad spectrum of left-wing ideologies espousing economic and social justice to a greater extent than most branches of liberalism. Social democrats seek to humanize capitalism to curb inequality, oppression, and foster democracy. Social Democrats occupy the left wing of democratic politics. They generally support a strong welfare state, liberal social values, sweeping reforms, and the promotion of human rights, especially for historically oppressed groups.
Moderate socialists are also often included under this grouping.
Some in-game examples include: