Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations

Author: Ibrahim ArafatPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: United States

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Pernicious states: Towards a new grammar of international relations

The article introduces the concept of pernicious state to describe states whose historical structure is built around causing harm. These often imperial states use concepts to legitimize their actions while incriminating others. The author emphasizes that the production of concepts by the powerful shapes global perception and creates pretexts for war and aggression.

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