It might be a good idea to declare oneself as an ideology that promotes our values and creates deeper bonds with regions which share these ideologies, but utmost care is to be used when making such a major move. We do not want NS to experience a Cold War where two major blocs of power arise, where they are "having a friendly debate" over which ideology is good and which is an evil virus of Satan.^[1]

To align ourselves with "defenderism" (definitely needs a better name) and not become pawns of the big defender regions, we should standardise a definition for what "defenderism" actually is. Otherwise, making this declaration is pointless and defeats the whole point in the first place. Also, we should use the ideology as a means to an end, not for it to become some sort of central ideology that we fanatically adhere to like capitalism or communism. It should be a descriptor of peace-making and peace-keeping, and not deviating from that for own personal gain.

In summary, it can be a force of good, but only if implemented carefully and wisely.