Abstract: Conservatism is a system of thought that profoundly influences global politics in the past as well as in the present. Conservatism emphasizes and upholds tradition, hierarchy, and order as the foundation for building a stable society. This article will clarify the concept of conservatism
the process of its formation and development
its basic characteristics
its impact on global politics
and the rational and irrational cores of conservatism. Through this analysis, the paper aims to determine which rational elements of conservatism might be applied in shaping policies and guidelines in present-day Vietnam. Keywords: Conservatism, tradition, hierarchy, order.