Political Theory
-
Is America Athens or Sparta?
Lessons from the former’s foreign expeditions and the latter’s successful diplomacy.
-
Family as the Basis for Political Existence
A warning from 1991 about the dangers of its decline.
-
Christian Faith and Totalitarian Rule
The war between the two is over men’s very souls.
-
Fascism
Leftists use it as a slur against the right. But its real meaning is very different.
-
Democracy and the Electoral College
From 1961, a deep dive into the origins of and controversies over the way we elect presidents.
-
The Best Precedent for the Next President
Our writers—from Sohrab Ahmari to Tom Woods—suggest examples for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump to follow.
-
Will American Caesars Arise?
A cautionary tale from the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
-
A President Against Party
For James Monroe, political benefit aligned with political principle.
-
Democracy
Limits on both majorities and institutions keep a republic in balance.
-
Ancient, Christian, or Machiavellian?
How to understand statesmanship and the common good.
Subscribe now
for full access.
4 print issues/year for just $30
Founded in 1957 by Russell Kirk and Henry Regnery, Modern Age is a journal of conservative thought and a magazine devoted to culture, history, philosophy, and the ideas behind the great currents of modern life. Follow us on X @ModAgeJournal
Designed by Beck & Stone
