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The Perspective #11: January25

The Perspective #11: January25

DeepSeek’s effect on the US stock market Nathan Samuel In January 2025 a new AI model, DeepSeek-R1, was released to the public. The company behind the model, DeepSeek, was founded by Liang Wenfeng. He is the CEO of the hedge fund, High-flyer, which is in China's top

The effect of fluctuation in the Pound on the UK economy.

The effect of fluctuation in the Pound on the UK economy.

Toby O'Neill What are the impacts of appreciation? While an appreciation of a currency may sound positive, it can cause various issues for an economy. Firstly, a stronger pound can cause slower economic growth. This is because the price of exports rises, reducing international competitiveness for UK goods

Why did Harris lose the 2024 U.S. Election?

Why did Harris lose the 2024 U.S. Election?

Zaid Khan In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, most national polls indicated a tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and it’s safe to say that the rollercoaster of events witnessed on election night emphasised just how narrowly contested the

Epistemic Injustice in Politics

Epistemic Injustice in Politics

Krish Chaddha "In a room where people unanimously maintain a conspiracy of silence, one word of truth sounds like a pistol shot."— Nobel laureate, Czesław Miłosz. What exactly is epistemic injustice in politics? To break this term down, epistemology relates to the nature, scope and limits of knowledge,

Populism, Power, and Paradox: The Trump Phenomenon

Populism, Power, and Paradox: The Trump Phenomenon

Aditi Prashanth Each country celebrates the New Year uniquely: London dazzles us with fireworks over the London Eye, the Greeks hang onions, and the Danes smash plates. But the USA? It began the New Year with a spectacle like no other - his name is Donald Trump. Now, before we

Trumps silence over the CEO killing speaks political volume. Here’s why.

Trumps silence over the CEO killing speaks political volume. Here’s why.

Ethan Corne Vive la révolution! seems to have made a comeback, but this time it’s not outside the fortified walls of Bastille, but on the streets of the Big Apple. The shooting and subsequent killing of healthcare insurance CEO Brian Thompson has captivated the American public, leaving many to

Redefining the End: Parliament’s Pivotal Vote on Assisted Dying

Redefining the End: Parliament’s Pivotal Vote on Assisted Dying

Elize Hartzer Tears were shed throughout the country as a historic piece of legislation passed its second reading in Parliament. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024 will soon allow those aged over eighteen with a life expectancy of under six months to medicinally end their life. The