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Outdated democracy: why Western voting systems no longer serve the people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….
Inflation is theft, how governments and central banks quietly rob their citizens
Inflation is often presented as a natural, even healthy part of a functioning economy. Central banks, economists, and political institutions regularly claim that a moderate….
The hidden cost of war, how defense contractors bleed taxpayers dry
Military spending is often justified in the name of national security and technological advancement, yet beneath that guise lies a powerful system designed to funnel….
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….
Invest-NL: Innovation Engine or Taxpayer Sinkhole?
Invest-NL was launched with grand promises: to turbocharge innovation, accelerate the green transition, and fill funding gaps in markets deemed “too risky” by private investors….
The Law as a Weapon: How Rules and Regulations Block Progress and Consolidate Power
Laws and regulations are supposed to form the backbone of a functioning society. In theory, they serve to ensure justice, protect freedom, and prevent abuse….
Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Tool for Control, Not Freedom
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent one of the most significant developments in monetary policy in recent decades. Positioned as a modern solution to improve….