The Death of the Middle-Class Dream November 23, 2024 There was a time when the dream of my schoolmates was simple: a comfortable...

Why Nations Fail: Lessons from the Top November 21, 2024 The book Eenzaam aan de top ("Alone at the Top") focuses on the elite, a subject...

Fascinated by the Top: What Does It Really Mean to Lead? November 21, 2024 We have an enduring fascination with those at the top—those...

Time Flies: 2025 Is Just Around the Corner November 19, 2024 2024 has been a good year for me personally and professionally, and I’m...

"At the Top" November 19, 2024 Humans have always been fascinated by "the top." Perhaps it’s the allure of hierarchy, the imagery of...

The World Through a Curaçaoan Lens November 18, 2024 As a global citizen living in Curaçao, I navigate the world through a unique filter....

Reflecting on 2024: Join Us for Two Special Events! The year 2024 has been challenging for many, yet it also saw remarkable growth in...

A Rainy Friday Morning: Reflections on Curaçao's Challenges November 15, 2024 It’s Friday morning, and I’m woken by a downpour—yet...

What about us? November 15, 2024 This morning at ten, I was having coffee with a friend. Although he works in construction, he’s deeply...

The Changing Dynamics of Family Structure and the Impact on Youth November 13, 2024 Over time, I’ve observed shifts in our family and...

Democracy for Dummies: The Education Deficit That Threatens Democracy in Curaçao November 12, 2024 In a true democracy, citizens vote...

Poor Democracy November 11, 2024 It’s clear that preparations are well underway for the March 2025 elections in Curaçao. Political...

The Risks of Privatizing State-Owned Enterprises: Lessons Suriname Could Learn from Global Cases November 10, 2024 I recently received a...

Gender Balance in Leadership: A New Shift in Curaçao November 9, 2024 When we talk about gender, it’s not just about the LGBTQ+...

The Biggest Loser on November 5th, 2024, is Democracy, and hence the Voter (2)   November 8, 2024   In 2019, I published an article, The...

October 7, 2024 Five years ago, I published The Future of Democracy: The End of Democracy as We Know It, which explored the trajectory of...

November 5th: A Day of Fog, Shadows, and Reflections October 6, 2024 Today feels like a foggy day in every sense of the word. It's...

The Decline of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) November 5, 2024 I recently received an insightful post from Eugene Boeldak on...

The Decline of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) November 5, 2024 I recently received an insightful post from Eugene Boeldak on...

Culture of Fear   November 4, 2024   We live within a culture of fear. And we're certainly not alone in this; look at the revelations...