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Our Mission Statement:

The Political Pulse is an interdisciplinary student journal led by students at King’s College London with writers and editors from universities across the country. 

In times of increasing polarisation and misinformation, our mission is to promote a diverse, well-researched, and critical analysis of contemporary global topics at the intersection of international relations, politics, history, and law. Through balanced research and open-minded interviews, The Political Pulse seeks to reconcile the diverse viewpoints in politics and attempt to build consensus across the political spectrum.

We are a team comprising cultural backgrounds as diverse as our stances. With indiscriminate ears and vigilant voices, we hope to broaden our readers’ understanding of current affairs through varied perspectives and interpretations. 

By providing a platform for students and emerging scholars from disciplines such as Law, History, Politics, and International relations. The Political Pulse aims to foster informed, thoughtful and inclusive discussions.

The Latest Article:

Rice & Wagyu: An Interview with Former Second Secretary Rosanne Costin on Trade and Diplomacy

We are proud to announce our first interview with Former Second Secretary Rosanne Costin of the Australian Embassy in Japan. In this interview, Rosanne talks about the complexities of negotiation, trade, diplomacy and her time as a diplomat. While working in this position, she was part of the team that negotiated what would eventually be JAEPA (Japan-Australia Economic Partnership agreement) which oversaw the liberalisation of Australian-Japanese trade.

Featured Articles:

Political Parallels: Incumbency and Palestine in the 2024 US and UK Elections
Who Will Pay for Planet A?
This article provides a comparative analysis of the UK and US elections, looking in particular at the reasons for Labour’s victory and Democrats’ loss. It poses the question why the centre-left party prevailed in one election but the right in the other.

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This essay examines how climate change poses an existential threat to vulnerable nations. It evaluates international climate commitments such as the Paris Agreement and the Green Climate fund, highlighting shortfalls in financing, adaption efforts, and the over reliance on loans. Furthermore, it explores various solutions, including private sector engagement and other alternative financing mechanisms, while emphasising the need for global action to address climate challenges.

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