About Avi Perera
Avi is an international relations and artificial intelligence researcher with expertise in science, technology and global policy. Member of the University of Cambridge, Avi’s knowledge spans key areas such as AI policy, international law, and the intersection of technology with global affairs. He has contributed to several conferences and research projects, including collaborating with the United Nations for the inaugural UNIDIR conference on AI, Security and Ethics.
Avi is passionate about exploring new cultures and technological advancements, sharing his insights through detailed articles, reviews, and research. His content helps readers stay informed, make smarter decisions, and find inspiration for their own journeys.
A passionate traveller, writer, and cultural explorer with roots in London, UK. His journey has taken him to many different countries around the world (over 40 and counting!), where he has immersed himself in diverse cultures, tasted incredible cuisines, and met inspiring people from all walks of life.
From a young age, he was captivated by the stories that different places and people hold. This curiosity drove him to pursue a life of exploration and storytelling. With a background in language expertise and cross-cultural communication, he has spent years helping others bridge gaps and find their voice in a rapidly globalising world.
This website is a space where he share adventures, insights, and tips on navigating the world with curiosity and an open heart. Whether you’re an experienced academic, traveller or someone just starting to explore, his goal is to inspire you to see the world through a new lens and create your own unforgettable experiences.
Beyond exploring, he’s committed to making AI safer for marginalised communities, promoting anti-racism and fostering understanding across cultures. He believe that travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about connecting with people, challenging preconceptions, and growing as individuals.
Join me on this journey, and let’s discover the world together, one story at a time.
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The 5 Against the World: Why the US, Russia, and North Korea Just United to Protect “Killer Robots”
On November 6, 2025, the mask of the “Rules-Based Order” slipped. In a stunning UN vote on Lethal Autonomous Weapons (Resolution L.41), the United States didn’t lead the free world—it joined a coalition of five with Russia, North Korea, and Israel to protect the development of “Killer Robots.” Here is the geopolitical breakdown of why the “Hegemons” are terrified of peace.
The Myth of the “Third World”: Why We Must Abandon the Language of Empire
1. Introduction: The Violence of Nomenclature The act of naming is never a neutral linguistic exercise; it is an exercise in power. To categorise a nation, a people, or a…
Two Years in Thailand, and the Idiocracy I Refuse to Entertain
I moved to Thailand and found paradise, but I also found a relentless barrage of ignorance. In this post, I use hard data to dismantle the ‘ladyboy’ and ‘red-light’ stereotypes, proving that the countries casting judgment often have far darker statistics than the one they mock.
From “Triads” to “Scam States”: The political economy of industrial‑scale cyber fraud, drug production, and forced criminality in mainland Southeast Asia, 2012–2025
Films like Kill Bill and John Wick popularise a romanticised image of Asian organised crime built around codes of honour and tightly knit brotherhoods. Across the Mekong subregion today, especially…
คำเตือน — “EVE เอเจนต์คอนโด” พฤติกรรมไม่ให้เกียรติ หลอกลวง และไร้จรรยาบรรณ ที่ Ashton Asoke Rama 9, กรุงเทพฯ
รายงานละเอียดและหลักฐานจากผู้เช่า เกี่ยวกับพฤติกรรมที่ถูกกล่าวหาว่าหลอกลวงและไม่มีจรรยาบรรณ โดยเอเจนท์ “อีฟ” (แอชตัน อโศก พระราม 9 กรุงเทพฯ) อ่านลำดับเหตุการณ์ หลักฐานทั้งหมด และวิธีป้องกันตัวเอง
Tenant complaint — Alleged deceptive and unlawful conduct by agent “Eve” and landlord, Ashton Asoke Rama 9, Bangkok
In this post, I outline how to tailor a professional complaint to Bangkok, Thailand, with authorities and citations you can adapt and use if you are in a similar situation…
WARNING — “CONDO AGENT EVE” DISRESPECTFUL, DECEPTIVE and UNETHICAL CONDUCT at Ashton Asoke Rama 9, BANGKOK
A tenant’s detailed report and evidence of alleged deceptive and unethical conduct by agent “Eve” (Ashton Asoke Rama 9, Bangkok). Read the full timeline, evidence and how to protect yourself.
Disarmament: Nuclear Risks, Youth & AI in Warfare
Session 6 tackled nuclear risk, AI in warfare, gender, climate, and youth leadership. Insights from UNRCPD and the Disarmament Toolkit 2025.
Disarmament: Gender, Militarisation & Human Security
Insights from Session 5 of the Disarmament Toolkit 2025: gendered impacts of war, mercenary recruitment, and why peace must be people-centered.
UN Disarmament Toolkit 2025: Landmines, SALW & Arms Control
Session 4 explored mine action, small arms & light weapons, illicit trafficking, gender data, and how UN frameworks adapt under pressure.
