R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 17-23, 2016

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On October 21, 2016

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Here is our weekly survey of news stories to round out the week of October 17-23, 2016.

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R&D from Prepd: Rebuilding Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

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On October 20, 2016

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This R&D covers the topic of rebuilding Haiti after Hurricane Matthew.  The natural disaster killed more than five hundred people and has left 1.4 million in need of humanitarian assistance.  Complicating relief efforts is the suspicion of United Nations relief activities that lingers six years after a cholera epidemic was spread to the island nation by UN peacekeepers.

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R&D from Prepd: Artificial Intelligence

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On October 18, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace.  The growing capabilities of computers and machines could lead to more unemployment in the years ahead, with some economists speculating that it could mean a restructuring of economic models and welfare states.

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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: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 17-23, 2016

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On October 17, 2016

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HOTtopics1. How involved should the U.S. be in Yemen’s ongoing war?
2. Is a Senate upset brewing in Wisconsin?
3. How should the next U.S. presidential administration approach Cuba?
4. Will California voters end the state’s death penalty this November?
5. What does artificial intelligence mean for the future of the American labor market?
6. How can the American media restore its credibility?
7. Has the 2016 presidential election morphed into a referendum on “male privilege”?
8. Are Americans taxed too much or taxed too little?
9. What do declining NFL ratings mean for traditional television?
10. Would a Clinton restoration be more hawkish in its foreign policy towards Russia?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 10-16, 2016

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On October 14, 2016

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R&D from Prepd: Growing GOP Civil War

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On October 13, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on growing turmoil within the Republican Party.  After revelations of lewd talk by presidential candidate Donald Trump last week several Republican officials have ceased to endorse him and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan cancelled future appearances with his party’s presidential nominee.  Trump responded by saying that he is now running against Democrats and Republicans who are cozy with “the establishment.”  Pundits wonder if the split between Trump supporters and those that loathe him within the GOP could cause the party to suffer significant losses in the Senate and whether the party’s hold on the House will also be jeopardized.

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R&D from Prepd: OPEC Production Cuts

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On October 11, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) planned production cuts.  After spending more than a year trying to keep prices low in an effort to hurt Western oil production, the oil cartel appears to be jettisoning that agenda and is moving to reduce production by 700,000 barrels a day.  The planned move caused U.S. crude oil prices to increase by 8%, although some analysts think that OPEC needs a larger production cut in order to generate more revenue for member states.  OPEC members such as Saudi Arabia and Venezuela have been devastated by low oil prices, which have strained government budgets.

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

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On October 10, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Are school districts doing enough to reduce achievement gaps?
2. How can hyper-partisanship be reduced in American politics?
3. Why did the Obama administration’s “reset” with Russia fail?
4. Will the next U.S. president have to make substantial changes to the Affordable Care Act?
5. Can “stop-and-frisk” halt America’s rising murder rate?
6. Is the recent unemployment report worrying?
7. How should the next presidential administration deal with North Korea?
8. What changes should be made to future presidential debates?
9. Was the threat of Hurricane Matthew overstated?
10. Have Donald Trump’s 2005 comments about women permanently sunk his campaign?

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?

R&D from Prepd: Weekly Roundup for the Week of October 3-9, 2016

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On October 7, 2016

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R&D from Prepd: Darfur

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On October 6, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the ongoing situation in Darfur.  The western region of Sudan has been beset with violence and human rights violations for over a decade, with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir already indicted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).  Reports surfaced this week from Amnesty International that the Sudanese government might be using chemical weapons in the region, which has brought renewed attention to the ongoing conflict.

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R&D from Prepd: The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JAFTA)

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On October 4, 2016

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This R&D provides resources on the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JAFTA).  The bill recently became law after Congress mustered a two-thirds majority of both houses to override President Barack Obama’s veto and enables civil claims to be filed against foreign states for acts of international terrorism.  Previously, U.S. citizens could only sue nations that the U.S. State Department labeled as state sponsors of terrorism, but the new legislation amends this previous provision of U.S. law.  Families of victims of the September 11 terror attacks plan to use the legislation to sue Saudi Arabia, which has said that it will reconsider political and economic ties with the U.S.

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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: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of October 3-9, 2016

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On October 3, 2016

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HOTtopics1. Should the national anthem no longer be played at sporting events?
2. Will Puerto Rico’s poor economic situation pave the way for statehood?
3. How should police handle “clown terrorism”?
4. Should the federal government be forced to cooperate with states concerning the resettlement of refugees?
5. How would a liberal-leaning Supreme Court affect American life?
6. Is the Department of Homeland Security’s push to aid states electoral processes unconstitutional?
7. How can the FBI better combat America’s rising murder rate?
8. Did Congress err in overriding President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act?
9. How should the U.S. handle Russian actions in Syria?
10. Is the release of some of Donald Trump’s tax returns a major turning point in the 2016 presidential campaign?

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