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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 31-November 6, 2016

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On October 31, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How can the Iraqi government become more inclusive?
2. Will Spain’s new goverment exist for more than six months?
3. Is the recent EU-Canada free trade deal flawed?
4. Why did the Pirate Party fail to win Iceland’s recent elections?
5. Should NATO prepare for war with Russia?
6. Would a UN ban on nuclear weapons carry any weight?
7. What is the significance of South Africa’s planned departure from the ICC?
8. How can the EU reduce inequality among member states?
9. Is Venezuela a dictatorship?
10. What steps should the UN take to encourage greater global population control?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 24-30, 2016

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On October 24, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Brexit actually happen?
2. Should governments around the world reduce restrictions on foreign students?
3. Will Ethiopia become Africa’s next conflict zone?
4. What is Saudi Arabia seeking in Yemen?
5. Is Myanmar doing enough to prevent sectarian violence?
6. What grade does Justin Trudeau deserve after his first year in office?
7. Would Scottish voters opt for independence if a second referendum were held?
8. Are charges against Pravin Gordhan politically motivated?
9. What terms should Colombia demand of the ELN in upcoming negotiations?
10. Are state-owned enterprises weighing down the Chinese economy?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 17-23, 2016

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On October 17, 2016

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HOTtopics1. To what extent does national sovereignty still exist in a globalized world?
2. What economic reforms should Saudi Arabia pursue?
3. Is Cambodia becoming more reliant on China?
4. What are the ramifications of Burundi’s decision to leave the ICC?
5. How can Afghanistan better combat drug addiction?
6. What does the death of King Bhumibol mean for the future of Thai politics?
7. Has the EU failed to exercise proper diplomatic muscle in Syria?
8. Did Thuli Madonsela fail in her role as South Africa’s public protector?
9. How can the world best help Haiti after Hurricane Matthew?
10. What are the implications of the “death” of the Great Barrier Reef?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 10-16, 2016

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On October 10, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is Bangladesh’s war against terrorism going too far?
2. How should NATO handle terrorism-related issues?
3. Was Antonio Guterres a good selection for UN Secretary General?
4. Does Pakistan’s “honor killings” law go far enough?
5. What would defeat in Mosul mean for ISIS?
6. Is Bosnia on the brink of renewed civil war?
7. How will OPEC’s production cuts affect the global economy?
8. If you were Theresa May, how would you plan Brexit?
9. Does the world need globalization?
10. Where does the Colombian peace process go following voter rejection of a deal with the FARC?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 3-9, 2016

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On October 3, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How might a Pirate Party-led government affect Iceland?
2. Why has Darfur slipped off the international community’s radar?
3. Can the Colombian peace process be used as a template to fix what ails Syria?
4. Do European nations’ desire to be secular override the ability of religious minorities to wear traditional garb?
5. Could a nuclear South Korea effectively counter a nuclear North Korea?
6. Is “junk status” an appropriate way to categorize Turkey’s debt?
7. Will Iran be the location of the next major global crisis?
8. How might Latin American politics be affected by a Trump presidency?
9. Does Libya need another strongman?
10. Will Germany have to bailout Deutsche Bank?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 26-October 2, 2016

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On September 26, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will Myanmar flourish without American sanctions?
2. Has Vladimir Putin made Russia stronger or weaker?
3. Is nuclear instability rising in the world?
4. Has Joseph Kabila undermined the Congo’s democracy?
5. Are drone strikes the best way to fight al-Qaeda?
6. Should France demolish the “Jungle” refugee camp in Calais?
7. Is the Philippines using the right approach in its war on drugs?
8. Should Israel receive observer status within the African Union?
9. How can Jeremy Corbyn re-unify the British Labour Party?
10. Should world leaders encourage more dialogue between Christian and Muslim groups?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 19-25, 2016

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On September 19, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How can UN peacekeepers better protect civilians in war zones?
2. Can the Alternative for Germany Party become a significant player in German national politics?
3. Should more nations follow France’s ban on plastic cups and plates?
4. Is China’s growing corporate debt becoming a threat to its economic standing?
5. Should developing nations abandon the Non-Aligned Movement?
6. What role should the United Nations play concerning the treatment of refugees and migrants by member states?
7. Is a war brewing between Israel and Syria?
8. Would the re-election of Jeremy Corbyn condemn the British Labour Party to a generation of irrelevance?
9. Why did United Russia win the Russian parliamentary elections?
10. Is “total victory” possible in the Syrian Civil War for either side?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

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On September 12, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Would freer trade be a boon for the world’s farmers?
2. Is Spain’s political mess a blessing in disguise?
3. Would the ratification of the TPP be a setback for global climate change goals?
4. Is Boko Haram in decline?
5. Should more countries ban the ivory trade?
6. How will Brexit affect the European Investment Bank?
7. Should India vacate Kashmir?
8. Will the U.S.-Russian deal significantly reduce violence in Syria?
9. How should China respond to North Korea’s recent nuclear test?
10. What healthcare reforms does Great Britain need to implement?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

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On September 5, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Will the G-20 be sidetracked by Asia’s territorial disputes
2. Has Israel successfully repaired relations with Turkey?
3. Will Duterte utilize his “state of lawlessness” decree to abet his “war on drugs”?
4. How should Uzbekistan move on from the presidency of Islam Karimov?
5. Will Dilma Rousseff’s ouster pave the way for significant economic reforms?
6. Is it inevitable that Spanish voters will head to the polls for a third time this year?
7. Can an international arms embargo end the violence in South Sudan?
8. Who should be arguing for more free trade in the international community?
9. Should India be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
10. Is Europe overreacting to terror threats?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

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On August 29, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is Poland’s Law and Justice Party threatening democracy?
2. How can Canada best fight its opioid problem?
3. What role should Saudi Arabia play in the global war against terrorism?
4. Should Bolivia allows its miners to associate with private companies?
5. Will Colombian voters approve of their government’s peace agreement with the FARC?
6. Should Brazilian prosecutors charge Ryan Lochte?
7. How can Southern African leaders quell the anxieties of younger voters?
8. Will Turkey’s conflict with the Kurds prolong the Syrian Civil War?
9. Should Pakistan internationalize the Kashmir dispute?
10. Does Angela Merkel deserve a fourth term?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

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On August 22, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Were Zambia’s elections free and fair?
2. Did Brazil stage a successful Summer Olympics?
3. Should the Philippines leave the UN?
4. How should Japan respond to China’s declaration of “red lines” in the South China Sea?
5. What effect will the appointment of Urjit Patel at governor of the Reserve Bank of India have on the Indian economy?
6. How should Nigeria handle a growing food crisis in its northeast regions?
7. Should French communities repeal bans of burkinis?
8. How can Israel better deter Palestinian rocket attacks?
9. Has Russia become the new Iran?
10. How might a closer Turkish-Russian relationship affect the Syrian Civil War?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

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On August 15, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How can Italy ease global worries about its banking sector?
2. What reforms should be made to international adoption procedures?
3. Why has Vietnam become one of the fastest growing economies in the world?
4. Is Egypt the key to a brighter political and economic future for the Middle East?
5. Should Nepal align its foreign policy in a more Sino-friendly direction?
6. Does South Sudan need more UN peacekeepers?
7. How can corporations best fix security vulnerabilities?
8. Why are ratings for the Summer Olympics so low?
9. Is family planning the key to developing a stronger middle class in Africa?
10. How will the retirement of Sergei Ivanov affect Russian politics?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 8-14, 2016

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On August 8, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Should Britain’s Labour Party choose Owen Smith as its next leader?
2. Is Robert Mugabe losing his grip on power?
3. Can social media cure corruption in the developing world?
4. Is the Chinese government doing enough to combat flooding?
5. What ails Taiwan’s economy?
6. Is ISIS making inroads in Afghanistan?
7. How can South Korea’s government increase support for the deployment of THAAD battery
system?
8. Would a loosening of immigration controls bolster the Japanese economy?
9. How can internationalists defend their worldview in an increasingly nationalistic
world?
10. Should IOC permanently relocate future Summer Olympics to Greece?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 1-7, 2016

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On August 1, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Can Italy’s Five Star Movement win Italy’s next national election?
2. How will Venezuela’s economic difficulties affect Cuba?
3. Does the expulsion of Russian athletes from the Summer Olympics make the Games illegitimate?
4. How can the Canadian government improve commerce across its provinces?
5. Will the trial of Lula da Silva weaken leftist political forces in Brazil?
6. Should Indonesia continue its practice of executing drug traffickers?
7. What steps does Pakistan need to take to stop “honor killings”?
8. How will a recent wave of terror attacks affect German politics?
9. Will Thai voters approve a military-friendly constitution?
10. How can the West ensure that Erdogan does not destroy Turkish democracy?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of July 25-31, 2016

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On July 25, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Is Turkey in the midst of two coups?
2. Can the “On the Move” movement fix France?
3. Is Jeremy Corbyn’s refusal to resign doing significant damage to the Labour Party?
4. Can Angela Merkel’s government survive continued terror incidents?
5. Will growing corruption allegations force Benjamin Netanyahu to resign?
6. How can African nations better protect property rights?
7. Will Mozambique go bankrupt in 2017?
8. How can the international community prevent overfishing?
9. What should John Cryan do to fix Deutsche Bank?
10. Will China’s ongoing media crackdown create a backlash against the Communist Party?

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