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South Africa Claims Genocide

April 20, 2024

Under the United Nations Convention on Genocide, “genocide means any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a

Humanitarian Crisis and Concerns of War in the Aftermath of Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

November 6, 2023

An uncertain future lies ahead for Nagorno-Karabakh following a swift Azerbaijani military takeover of the breakaway region, which gained de-facto independence in 1994. This region,

Putin’s Side Project, and the Warning It Sends to Democracies

November 5, 2022

Written in July 2022 As Vladimir Putin’s baseless war in Ukraine unfolds, the Russian propaganda machine has been hard at work churning out false narratives—like

Big Tech Is Quaking, And We Are Here For It!

July 9, 2022

Big Tech is in a crazed frenzy like we have never seen before—and there is not much they can do about it. The Senate Judiciary

Standardized Testing Isn’t What’s Wrong with College Admissions

June 3, 2022

“Standardized testing is a form of eugenics,” declared a classmate in my legal studies class. We had been discussing the legacies of eugenics in the

Following the Green Road of the Marea Verde: Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion

April 16, 2022

The Court Case On Feb. 21, Colombia’s Constitutional Court delivered a groundbreaking decision for reproductive rights. The country’s top court voted in a 5-4 ruling

How to Handle Health: Strategies and Recent Developments

May 9, 2021

Traditionally, medical institutions and systems are portrayed as places of cures and remedies, but what if they are actually major sources of health issues, woven

Imprisonment of controversial dissenter sparks protests across Russia

April 7, 2021

Russian politician and activist Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow on January 17, after five months spent recovering in a German hospital from a near fatal

Brazil and Africa: a double-standard relationship?

July 25, 2020

“When Brazilians come to Africa, they have the opportunity to find their own ‘history’ […] We [Brazilians and Africans] are united by a feeling

“His Excellency Donald Trump,” Vietnam’s Newest Ally

Nhat Nguyen September 6, 2019

President Trump’s travels to Europe are unfailingly met with the angry protests of our democratic counterparts across the pond. From the thousands of protesters in

Statement on Recent Remarks Made by Senator Isabella Chow

bpr-admin November 14, 2018

The Berkeley Political Review has always been guided by an unwavering commitment to a platform that is non-partisan, that accounts for diverse political world-views, and

A Debate On Open Borders

Rudraveer Reddy June 11, 2018

RESOLVED: The United States federal government should establish open borders. Affirmative Constructive Speech (Nathan Fillingim-Selk) The U.S. has a border problem. According to the American

The Elusive Lesson of Birmingham

Jennifer Li May 20, 2018

In a CNN opinion piece, Democrats, Please Learn from Birmingham, Bakari Seller argues that engaging black voters rather than white working-class voters should be the

The Term-inator: The Case for and Against Xi Jinping’s Indefinite Rule

Sunny Malhotra May 6, 2018

RESOLVED: The People’s Republic of China should establish a presidential limit of three terms. Affirmative Constructive Speech (Sunny Malhotra) Having no term limits is detrimental for

French Labor Laws: Between Liberalism and the Revolution of the Socioeconomic Order

Laura Millo April 24, 2018

RESOLVED: The Republic of France should liberalize its labor laws. Affirmative Constructive Speech (Laura Millo) France’s September 2017 labor reforms are vital to renew the dynamism

To Engage or Not to Engage: Diplomacy with North Korea?

Hyung-Il Shim April 24, 2018

Editors’ disclaimer: this debate was crafted during early 2018, before the development of new events between North and South Korea’s possible peace treaty that would

Thinking in Color: Disputing Identity Politics

Rudraveer Reddy March 27, 2018

On the 9th of November, 2016, in the wee hours of the morning, the news networks proclaimed Donald J. Trump the president-elect of the United

How Catalonia Can Help Itself and the Rest of Spain

Nathan Fillingim-Selk March 27, 2018

In a Business Insider political piece, “Here’s why Catalonia should secede from Spain, and why it won’t” former Catalan MP Alfons López Tena argues in

A Republican Boycott: the Silver Bullet for a Trumpist America?

Hyung-Il Shim March 27, 2018

In their recent Atlantic article, veteran editors and staunch independents Jonathan Rauch and Benjamin Wittes argue for a non-negotiable, straight ticket vote for the Democratic

Terrorism in Context: the Stigmatization of Islam in France

Laura Millo March 14, 2018

With growing religious tensions in France regarding Islamism and the threat of terrorism, the stigmatization of Islam is a significant concern for the stability of

Spring 2017 Letter from the Editor

Nitisha Baronia April 22, 2017

Dear Reader, Since our last issue, this country has seen its newest and perhaps most divisive president, South Korea has historically impeached its leader, and

Fall 2016 Letter From the Editor

Nitisha Baronia November 29, 2016

Dear Reader, This year, the Berkeley Political Review was able to earn more than $4,000 in donations from readers on and off campus. On the

Letter From the Editor | 2016 Special Election Issue

Nitisha Baronia November 15, 2016

Dear Reader, Every four years, this nation comes together to select its next leader. The ritual began with the presidency of George Washington, the popular

In review: Design, Architecture and Craft!

Preetham Gujjula July 28, 2014

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Maira Kalman: Portraits in Creativity

Preetham Gujjula July 27, 2014

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Having that Moment (Again!)

Preetham Gujjula July 26, 2014

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Quote: Paul Graham

Preetham Gujjula July 25, 2014

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Get The Look: Black and a dose of attitude

Preetham Gujjula July 24, 2014

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Paul Kafner: Driving “Breaking The Mold!”

Preetham Gujjula July 23, 2014

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Who Looks Better Than You in a Suit? Your Tailor

Preetham Gujjula July 22, 2014

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Today’s Idea: “Selfies With Purpose” in Paris

Preetham Gujjula July 21, 2014

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Bike Shed: “Cafe Racer Festival” in London

Preetham Gujjula July 20, 2014

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Quote: Ken Blanchard

Preetham Gujjula July 19, 2014

People don’t mind being challenged to do better if they know the request is coming from a caring heart. Ken Blanchard

Image: Editorial Shoot

Preetham Gujjula July 18, 2014

This is a Post Format Image and is for an editorial shoot. A set of letters he did for his new nephew, Joel. His sister-in-law wanted

Men’s Cars Series: Pierre & His Saab

Preetham Gujjula July 17, 2014

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The Distinguished Gentleman

Preetham Gujjula July 17, 2014

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Round Up: Top Destinations

Preetham Gujjula July 16, 2014

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MotoGP Rewind: “Ducati Island” Grand Prix

Preetham Gujjula July 15, 2014

Ducati Island represents a rich history of bringing together motorsports enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate their shared passion for racing.

The List: Pascal & His Ford Mustang

Preetham Gujjula July 14, 2014

The 1968 Mustang receives little change cosmetically. The galloping pony emblem is integrated more subtly into the hollowed grille

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