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Perspectives The home of student political commentary. Perspectives presents the best work of Warwick's students.

Perspectives magazine is the home of student political opinion, brought to you by Warwick Politics Society. We publish the print magazine on Warwick campus once a term, and the website is open for students everywhere. We want to hear what you think about global political developments and causes close to your heart. Visit our writers' page to get involved - https://www.facebook.com/groups/146308793

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2022-: James Baldwin and Shu Yu Lim
2021-2022: Ben Morley and Catharina Schaufler-Mendez
2019-2021: Billy Lucas and Johnny Jenkins

In this article, Elina Daryani explores the Netflix documentary ‘Grenfell Uncovered’, highlighting the role of deregulat...
09/07/2025

In this article, Elina Daryani explores the Netflix documentary ‘Grenfell Uncovered’, highlighting the role of deregulation and a failure to learn from past mistakes in failing the Grenfell community. Daryani concludes that until the actors and institutions involved in the tragedy face real legal consequences, the struggle for justice is not over.

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A Pope for the World - On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope XIV. The first American’s appointment ...
07/06/2025

A Pope for the World - On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope XIV. The first American’s appointment signals a new, reformist era for the Catholic Church. With a message of unity, humility, and global dialogue, Leo XIV may prove to be one of the most pivotal Popes of the modern age.



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Trans rights are human rights, and the UK Supreme Court’s ruling undermines this, Meghana Pappu argues. In her article, ...
03/05/2025

Trans rights are human rights, and the UK Supreme Court’s ruling undermines this, Meghana Pappu argues. 

In her article, she argues that by threatening the rights of trans folk, the ruling also has implications for the entire woman-identifying community. It jeopardizes safe spaces for trans-women, who are at greater risk of violence and harassment than their cisgender counterparts. However, Pappu argues that all hope should not be lost yet, that she aspires and will fight for a future in which the trans community faces equal protections to the rest of the population and are no longer used as a political tool, and instead as humans. 

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Following his death last Monday, Rosie Robertson takes a moment to reflect on Pope Francis’ life and the impact he had o...
03/05/2025

Following his death last Monday, Rosie Robertson takes a moment to reflect on Pope Francis’ life and the impact he had on life across the globe.

From his advocacy for the end of war in Gaza and the Palestinian people, to his notable encyclical Laudato Si’, in which he called for greater efforts to stop climate change, Pope Francis’ life was marked by fights for freedom and equality for all. His humble approach to the Papacy has served as a reminder for Christians to reflect on their stewardship, and has set a strong precedent for future popes to live up to.

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The American Spirit, as we know it is gone; however, it might just be replaced by something even better, Meghana Pappu a...
27/04/2025

The American Spirit, as we know it is gone; however, it might just be replaced by something even better, Meghana Pappu argues.

In this article, Pappu explores her perceptions of the American Spirit in response to a recent article by John Harris for the Guardian. She highlights her own experience observing America in her own upbringing, through the music, TV shows and movies she watched. Using music as a continuous metaphor throughout this piece, she argues that the American Spirit as we know it may not survive the Trump administration, but a new version may grow in its wake.

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The crisis in Cameroon, with the tensions originating in the problems caused by the French and English colonial powers, ...
21/04/2025

The crisis in Cameroon, with the tensions originating in the problems caused by the French and English colonial powers, has been continuously overlooked.

Joakim Mol Romero’s article explores the problems at the centre of the crisis, with calls for independence for the Ambazonian region a significant point of contention in the crisis. He discusses the tenuous involvement of Anglophone leaders across the world in resolving the crisis, contending that the previous colonial powers in the country have a responsibility in resolving the crisis that has resulted from their historical influence.

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With fascism on the rise across the world, it is more important than ever to continue to empathise with those around the...
21/04/2025

With fascism on the rise across the world, it is more important than ever to continue to empathise with those around the world from a diverse range of backgrounds.

In this alumnus special, Tom Lowe discusses the importance of empathy in a polarized political landscape. He argues that the ‘divisions’, framed in such a way by fascists, should be seen as diversity within society. He further explores the inequalities used to polarize society, arguing that an empathetic approach to politics is necessary to stand against the rise of fascism across the world.

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Coby Saxby explores the ripple effects of Trump’s shock tariff hikes - from Jaguar Land Rover’s halted US exports to Sta...
20/04/2025

Coby Saxby explores the ripple effects of Trump’s shock tariff hikes - from Jaguar Land Rover’s halted US exports to Starmer’s scramble for economic direction. Has the “special relationship” just hit a very expensive bump in the road?

Get Access to Top News - For Free!Why pay for the FT, New York Times, or The Economist when your tuition already did? He...
19/04/2025

Get Access to Top News - For Free!

Why pay for the FT, New York Times, or The Economist when your tuition already did? Here’s how to redeem your subscription via Warwick Library:

1 - Financial Times
- Go to ft.com and select “Sign In”
- Choose “Sign in with your institution”
- Search for University of Warwick and log in with your Warwick ID.

2 - New York Times
- Visit nytimes.com/activate
- Select University of Warwick, then create or log into your NYT account.
- Use your Warwick email to get access to all their news stories.

3 - The Economist
- Head to Warwick Economics News Guide
- Under The Economist, follow the link to set up your free subscription.

Happy Easter from Perspectives!

As Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a political ban, France (and Europe) stands at a crossroads. Coby Saxby unpacks ...
17/04/2025

As Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a political ban, France (and Europe) stands at a crossroads. Coby Saxby unpacks how one embezzlement conviction could reshape the balance of power on the continent.



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Wildlife translocation may be well-intended for the welfare of the animals, however the consequences for those living am...
15/04/2025

Wildlife translocation may be well-intended for the welfare of the animals, however the consequences for those living among the new inhabitants need to be considered in greater detail.

Jack Keen uses the recent translocation of Malawi elephants as an example of the failings of conservation practices to navigate the welfare of locals now living with a new herd of elephants. He emphasises the important role that conservation plays in protecting endangered species such as bull elephants in Malawi, however explains that these practices need to evolve to improve the lives of both the endangered animals and the citizens now living with them.

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The “working-class masterpiece” Adolescence highlights the dangerous realities of the ‘manosphere’, Lola Fallon explains...
31/03/2025

The “working-class masterpiece” Adolescence highlights the dangerous realities of the ‘manosphere’, Lola Fallon explains in this article.

She explains the show’s cultural and political significance, including the importance of recognising the underrepresented talent of working-class actors and the speed at which new ideologies such as the ‘manosphere’ have become entrenched in society, respectively.

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