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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 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.
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.
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 up differently from now on.
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, productivity, and honest personal writing.
The Definitive AI Resources Repository
A curated compilation of artificial intelligence resources, selected to assist with research, governance, and innovation. This repository synthesises perspectives from world-leading institutions, providing researchers, policymakers, and technology professionals with a comprehensive navigational guide to the online AI knowledge landscape.
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 variables that influence voter behaviour. This essay examines the methodological…
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 or poverty of nations. Learn why inclusive institutions foster success, while extractive ones lead to economic failure. A must-read for those interested in global economics and development.
