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🌐International Relations

Explore the intricacies of global politics, diplomacy, and international affairs. Here are my thoughts and analyses on international relations.

Official UN First Committee voting board displaying the results for Resolution L.41 on 'Lethal autonomous weapons systems' (156 Yes, 5 No, 8 Abstain) on November 6, 2025. Image used for geopolitical analysis by Avi Perera on aviperera.com.

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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...

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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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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...

Visual representation of AI ethics failures including deepfakes and algorithmic bias. Analysis by Avi Perera regarding the EU AI Act and 2026 liability laws.

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AI Ethics Case Studies: Lessons Learned from Real-World Failures

Explore critical AI ethics case studies examining real-world failures, legal implications, and essential lessons for responsible AI development. Learn from...