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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In Indonesia, the civil society led ‘shadow cabinet’ (Kabinet Bayangan) is more stable than the actual government

Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Visiting the Netherlands makes me wonder whether the poor state of Dutch politics has the capacity to protect and support the value of ASML as a critical strategic technology asset for Europe?

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Trump has appointed his Lawyer as Minister of Justice. I guess this is what you can call ‘state capture’ 😢

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Indonesia is increasingly unstable. There are intra-elite conflicts parallel to greater dissatisfaction at grassroots level and among young people, compounded by high-risk fiscal policies and wasteful public spending, all embedded in an outdated ideology of state capitalism.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

There is an interesting effort to create a Shadow Cabinet (‘Kabinet Bayangan’) in Indonesia, led by academics and civil society kabinetbayangan.id

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kabinetbayangan.id — dari rakyat, berbasis bukti

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

While celebrating PM Modi’s visit to Indonesia, India is investing significantly in a large new Embassy complex in central Jakarta. It tells you something about how serious the international diplomatic community takes Indonesia’s ‘commitment’ to move the capital city to Nusantara in East Kalimantan

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Many parts of Indonesia switch within a matter of 2-3 months from excessive rain and flooding to drought and shortages of water. It underlines the lack of water management.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

There is an interesting discrepancy between the apologies of the Dutch prime minister to the community of ‘Moluccan’ former colonial soldiers in the Netherlands and the outrageous public support for the Dutch soccer team in the World Cup on display in Ambon, in the presence of the Dutch Ambassador

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

The excessive presence of security forces during yesterday’s student demonstrations show how nervous the Indonesian government is

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

While the international community considered the 2005 Aceh peace agreement a major win, for the Indonesian army it was a loss, which put in context why 6 months after Cyclone Senyar hit Aceh, there has been no emergency declared, a lacking response and much of the damage is not yet repaired.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The fall of the Indonesian Rupiah seems to have no end. The exchange rate has crossed 18.000 versus the US$, and is approaching 21.000 versus the EUR, defeating all State budget assumptions. Indonesia looks increasingly vulnerable

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Board of Peace is going nowhere. It is Fake Governance.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Very interesting paper by the University of St.Gallen, looking and comparing across countries the quality of Elite business models. Elite quality refers to the capacity of elites to create sustainable value for society rather than extract it through rent-seeking papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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<div> Elite Quality Report<span> 2026: </span><span>The Sustainable Value Creation of Nations</span> </div> <div> <br> </div>

<div> <br> </div> <div> The Elite Quality Index 2026 (EQx2026), the seventh edition of the world's leading comparative political economy index, ranks 151 coun

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The ceasefire and the negotiations in the US/Israel - Iran war happen while the two parties are actually trying to strangle each other. To paraphrase Von Clausewitz, ‘politics is the continuation of war by other means’

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Kemitraan-Partnership for Governance Reform, where I work, op-ed on the importance of Youth Engagement. Jakarta Post, 16 April

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This is an excellent summary of a sad development: how the Prabowo government is undermining Indonesia’s economic future

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Following Trump’s raging social media and seemingly uncontrollable anger should create a far greater concern that this man has his finger on the button of the launch of US nuclear arms

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Great overview of the implications of the recent establishment of legal responsibilities for platform design and where to focus if we want to contribute to social cohesion rather than polarization. open.substack.com/pub/techands...

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Design Is Governable. Now What?

What should digital governance prioritize next—and why—asks Lena Slachmuijlder

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

For anyone interested in my current engagement with Kemitraan - Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia, here is a first reflection paper from our Knowledge and Advocacy Center on the protests from August 2025 (Indonesian) kemitraan.or.id/knowledge-an...

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Knowledge And Advocacy Center - KEMITRAAN

Knowledge And Advocacy Center Knowledge and Advocacy Center (KAC) adalah unit yang baru dibentuk pada bulan Oktober 2025 untuk menguatkan peran advokasi strategis KEMITRAAN, terutama lintas portofolio...

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It appears all three Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeepers have been killed. The point remains.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The Israel army killed an Indonesian peacekeepers in South Libanon, and wounded two others. It will further problematize President Prabowo’s intent to join the ‘Board of Peace’ for Palestine. There is no domestic support for such a step. And all politics is local…

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Global economies are incredibly interconnected, while global politics is drifting apart. Who or what can save us from this dichotomy?

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Lisa Schirch and David Kortright draw lessons learned from past campaigns to underline the potential relevance of boycotts for anti-Trump ‘No King’ protests. theconversation.com/millions-are...

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Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies

History suggests that boycotts are uniquely suited to expand public participation enough to spur political change.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New Dutch Cabinet is facing an uphill battle in restoring Dutch international standing with Mark Rutte’s continuous blatant support for Trump bsky.app/profile/atru...

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Almost three weeks into the war against Iran, for the US it is increasingly turning into an expression of imperial overstretch. Israel might be happy with Iran’s military capacities reduced, but it will have to live in a region which will forever hate it. Congratulations with that kind of security.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The Epstein saga is a container full of the worst. One sad impact is how it feeds the lack of trust in international institutions, because it exposes an extended network among the global elite showing no principles nor morale, chasing greed, illicit sex and impunity

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Markets remain skeptical after recent changes in both key positions- and policies in Indonesian Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia. For the first time the Indonesian Rupiah slips in value to above IDR 20.000 versus the Euro

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Nobel Committee should withdraw the Nobel Peace Price for Maria Corina Machado

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Very happy to meet with Ibu Sinta Nuriyah Wahid at the beginning of the new year, an outstanding example of leadership, wisdom and integrity but also the kindest person you can imagine.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The new US National Security Strategy confirms what we knew already: Europe is on its own. Better acknowledge that and create new European security arrangements and seek new alliances with South-Southeast Asia and Africa to counter Russia and balance China www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

On a lighter note: I have never before seen three ‘orchid’s of the night’ next to each other. ‘Widjaya Kusuma’ in Indonesian. They bloom only at night and only one night.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

It is quite astonishing how the formation of a new Cabinet in the Netherlands is immediately affected by nitty gritty, which makes an experienced politician step back from taking a leading role in the process. Does not bode well for the outcome

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I am shocked by the ‘mistake’ of the BBC to manipulate President Trump’s 06 January speech. It is wrong and counterproductive beyond imagination. You cannot fight authoritarianism by violating principles. Now, Trump no longer needs to ly anymore to ‘prove’ the evil of the media. What a blunder.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The formal acknowledgment of Suharto as a ‘National Hero’ today is not justified and will further estrange a variety of groups from Prabowo, who cannot afford to lose their support. The President is painting himself in the proverbial corner.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Mamdani’s win in NY and the successful way forward he has shaped will raise the profile of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez as a possible winner in the Presidential race of 2028. Consequently, we can expect increased attacks on AOC from Trump and Republicans, which may go well beyond what is legitimate.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 6) D66 and CDA have won the elections and are certain of being in the new Cabinet, but they depend on VVD and PvdA&GL. Joining a coalition with JA21 will be suicidal for both of them, and create a weak government that will further undermine democracy

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 5) the formation of a Cabinet will depend on to what extent the VVD will want to continue to identify with the far-right and whether new leadership in PvdA&GL will be humble enough to accept what will look to them like a weak compromise to join with D66, CDA and VVD

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 4) many observers have already pointed at the continuity in the strength of the far-right, despite Wilders’ loss. The right is more fragmented, that’s all

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 3) the outcome of the fusion between PvdA&GL is questionable, considering they lost 5 seats. The leader, Frans Timmermans, stepped back, but there was no reflection on why the performance disappointed and what mistakes were made, including by Timmermans himself

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 2) the ‘experiment’ of an extra parliamentary Cabinet under Dick Schoof has failed. All four parties who supported this coalition lost, PVV, BBB and NSC strongly, the VVD the least (2 seats). But also for the VVD a poor show, considering how much they lost last time.

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

My take on the Dutch elections: 1) the rise and fall of the NSC party (from nothing to 20 seats during the last election and back to 0 now) shows that ‘parties’ build around charismatic leaders are incapable to govern. NSC (Pieter Omtzigt) and PVV (Wilders) are the same in this regard

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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 26/10/2025

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Peter van Tuijl @vantuijlpeter.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

East Timor becoming a member of ASEAN is an important step forward for a nation that still needs a lot of work and deserves our support bsky.app/profile/alja...

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