Examining the Concept of the Pernicious State in International Relations

The article discusses the concept of the 'pernicious state' in international relations, highlighting how powerful states manipulate language and concepts to obscure their harmful actions. It argues that the historical structure of some states is built around causing harm, and proposes that these states should be recognized for their sustained perniciousness. The piece critiques the Western-centric terminology that often stigmatizes weaker states while overlooking the structural violence of superpowers.