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...
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📰 Writing
I like to write about things like AI, productivity, travel, and other stuff I'm interested in. Hopefully you'll find some of it interesting too.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Global Security at the UN: Space, Military AI & Cyber Challenges
Highlights from UN Disarmament Toolkit 2025 Session 3: outer space security, military AI, Northeast Asia tensions, and evolving cyber governance.
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From Imposter Syndrome to Evidence: Why My “Once upon a time…” IG Story Hit Home
I shared a short IG story about imposter syndrome and unexpected validation. Here’s why it resonated, and how I’m showing...
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I’m Back! Why I Was Quiet, What I Learned, and What’s Next
After a year of visas, Cambridge studies and UN work, I’m restarting the blog with essays on AI, policy, travel,...
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The Definitive AI Resources Repository
A curated compilation of artificial intelligence resources, selected to assist with research, governance, education, creativity, and productivity. This repository synthesises...
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The Science and Methodology of Electoral Forecasting: Analysing Predictive Models in American Presidential Elections
Electoral forecasting represents one of the most complex challenges in political science, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative assessment of numerous...
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Why Nations Fail (Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson) – Book Summary, Notes & Highlights
Discover Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, an insightful analysis of how institutions shape the prosperity...
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