Christine Lagarde: convicted of corruption, left unscathed at the top
Christine Lagarde is often presented as a symbol of female power in the financial world. Yet her career tells a different story, one in which….
The illusion of inheritance tax: why it serves only the state and the ultra-rich
Inheritance tax is presented as a tool for fairness. Politicians claim it prevents dynasties of wealth, ensures everyone contributes, and promotes equality….
Gaza and the world: why some conflicts receive all the attention while others are forgotten
The modern world is flooded with images, numbers, and narratives of conflict. Yet what stands out is how selective global attention truly is….
The global myth of democracy: why no state truly deserves the label
No political concept carries more weight in the modern world than democracy. Nearly every government claims it, regardless of how power is actually organized….
Why government employees should not have the right to vote
Government employees play a central role in maintaining the structure, stability, and functioning of the state. They implement policy, enforce laws, manage budgets, regulate industries,….
The civil servant state and the detoriation of freedom and democracy
In modern Western societies, the size of the government apparatus has grown exponentially over recent decades. Where governments once focused on maintaining order, collecting taxes,….
Outdated democracy: why Western voting systems no longer serve the people
The idea that democracy is the pinnacle of governance has remained largely unchallenged in the West. However, the current form of Western democracy is increasingly….
The EU Illusion: How a False Union Weakens Real Nations
The European Union is a political construct without precedent. There is no other entity in the world that presents itself as both a supranational power….
The Hidden Power of Dutch Ministries: How Top Civil Servants Undermine National Interests and Dutch Citizens
On paper, the Netherlands has a democratic system in which the government, made up of ministers, is responsible for running the country. Ministers are formally….
The decline of the Netherlands driven by consensus and compromise as core traits of Dutch officials
The Netherlands, once praised for its pragmatic governance, has increasingly become a bureaucratic stronghold where incompetence is not punished but institutionalized. Instead of selecting officials….
The Reckoning of a Nation: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Battle for a Healthier America
Few figures in contemporary American politics have ignited as much passionate debate , and as much resistance from the establishment , as Robert F. Kennedy….
Barack Obama: The Illusion of Hope and the Reality of Power
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, is often portrayed as a historic figure of change, grace, and eloquence. The first African-American to….