Interesting.

However these ideological categories do not reflect the actual experiences of weaker, defeated nations. They could never really afford having such internal conflicts, external threats were more important than internal conflicts. Their experience is more like that of internal cooperation in defense. Their primary political categories are the 1) rebel, patriot, who defends the country 2) the quisling who cooperates with foreign, often occupying powers.

I co-operate, you collaborate, he is a quisling.

Aside from the question of who is right, I think that there is a second or third axis, of dependence-independence, even .in western countries, although it's a minority interest. Populist parties, as they are often known, want freedom from foreign influence, whether it's the states, the EU, or immigrants. Superficially, populist parties seem to be on the right, but people often profess themselves puzzled why they back fairly leftist economics, such as a strong welfare state (albeit for genuine Freedonians). Thats easily explained, though, by their drawing support from poorer, less educated voters, who need those services. In medium sized countries, educated elites recognise the influence of large power blocks, and aim for compromises that aren't too unfavourable. Micronations are only too happy to become protectiartes, it us advantageous for them.