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A prominent classical scholar, contentious defender of traditional education and architect of neo-conservative foreign policy.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

The iconic neo-conservative politician was the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who held office from 1979 to 1990.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

“She emphasizes the UN and sanctions route, and doesn’t emphasise neo-conservative nation building,” he said.

From The Guardian • Sep. 9, 2016

A former Congressional and Pentagon staffer, Hemenway currently writes for outlets such as Family Security Matters, a Web site affiliated with the Center for Security Policy, run by influential neo-conservative Frank Gaffney.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2010

To think of that as a didactic, neo-conservative agenda is to miss the tone and temper of the work.

From Time Magazine Archive