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On April 16, 2018

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1. How should Russia respond to American airstrikes in Syria?
2. Why was Fidesz able to win the Hungarian elections?
3. Are corruption scandals undermining democracy’s long-term prospects in Latin America?
4. What role should liberal ideas play in Islamist states?
5. Are hopes of “warming” relations between China and Japan premature?
6. With Lula in jail, who is the frontrunner for Brazil’s upcoming presidential election?
7. What is the liklihood of North Korea giving up its nuclear weapons?
8. Are Indian authorities doing enough to combat sexual assault?
9. What should Emmanuel Macron do in the face of protests against his proposed labor reforms?
10. How can Iran improve the value of the rial?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 16-22, 2018

On April 16, 2018

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1. Should the President of the United States be required to get congressional approval before conducting air strikes on a foreign nation?
2. Will internal opposition to California’s “sanctuary status” eventually cause the Golden State to reverse its position on the issue?
3. Should more American retail and restaurant businesses go cashless?
4. Does Congress need to pass legislation to protect Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump?
5. Should Paul Ryan resign as Speaker of the House before the midterm elections?
6. Are teacher strikes counterproductive?
7. Is Eric Garcetti a long shot for the Democratic presidential nomination?
8. Will the Supreme Court overturn Quill Corp. v. North Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair?
9. Should the U.S. have a federal paid leave program?
10. How can America’s states overcome their revenue crisis?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 9-15, 2018

On April 9, 2018

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1. Is Terry McAuliffe a presidential contender or pretender?
2. How can the Republican Party best counter a “blue wave” in this year’s midterms?
3. Is America in the midst of a “soft” civil war?
4. Are Trump’s attacks on Amazon misguided?
5. If you were Mark Zuckerberg, how would you fix Facebook’s mess?
6. Are Republicans at risk of losing a Senate seat in Tennessee?
7. Will the U.S. invade Syria after Assad’s attack on Douma?
8. Is Scott Pruitt the wrong person to lead the EPA?
9. Are American universities failing to effectively confront intellectual and fiscal crises?
10. Should Congress continue funding to fight Ebola in Africa?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 9-15, 2018

On April 9, 2018

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1. Is global income inequality at a tipping point?
2. Will the jailing of Lula da Silva create more political instability in Brazil?
3. How should China react to Japan’s activation of marine units?
4. Can the international community do anything to stop Bashar al-Assad from using chemical weapons against rebel forces?
5. How should the EU position itself in a global trade war?
6. To India: Does Nepal matter?
7. Should NATO expel member states who become authoritarian?
8. Is Great Britain doing enough to combat gang violence?
9. Has Yemen become a failed state?
10. Would the election of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as Mexico’s next president be damaging to its economic future?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 2-8, 2018

On April 2, 2018

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1. Is Nigeria’s military response to Boko Haram counterproductive?
2. Does Brexit pose a grave threat to the Good Friday Agreement?
3. Should Cuba’s next president move the country in a more capitalistic direction?
4. Is the world in the midst of a new Cold War?
5. What should Russia do to secure a stronger foothold in the Middle East?
6. Can surrounding nations work together to bring about a political solution to Venezuela’s ongoing crisis?
7. Did Israel overreact to the recent Gaza protests?
8. Will Afghanistan’s fall elections be marred by Taliban violence?
9. Is it in Mexico’s best interest to work with the U.S. on immigration policy?
10. How stable is Iraq?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 2-8, 2018

On April 2, 2018

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1. Will the recent wave of teacher strikes cause states to invest more in their education systems?
2. Does the creation of a more hawkish national security team bolster Trump’s ability to bring about a solution to the North Korean nuclear crisis?
3. Should the Senate confirm Ronny Jackson as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs?
4. Will the Supreme Court take any significant action against partisan gerrymandering during its current term?
5. Should the Trump administration withdraw U.S. forces from Syria?
6. Would weaker regulations on the health insurance industry make health insurance more affordable?
7. Should the VA be privatized?
8. Is Hillary Clinton an asset or hindrance to Democratic efforts to regain control of Congress?
9. Should Amazon pay more for its use of the U.S. Postal Service?
10. Is Florida’s Senate race a bellwether for the 2018 elections?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 26-April 1, 2018

On March 26, 2018

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1. Is Trump violating the emoluments clause?
2. What adjustments does the U.S. need to make to its defense doctrine concerning cyberwarfare?
3. How can the media regain its credibility with the American people?
4. Are “red flag” laws constitutional?
5. Is John Bolton the National Security Advisor that Trump needs?
6. Should Trump fear a trade war with China?
7. Did the recent spending bill deserve a Trump veto?
8. Should Democrats be bullish about their prospects for 2018’s gubernatorial elections?
9. Will the #deleteFacebook movement do significant damage to Facebook’s future fiscal prospects?
10. Has the American housing market rebounded from the 2008 crash?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 26-April 1, 2018

On March 26, 2018

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1. Does Greece need a standby line of credit after its third bailout expires this summer?
2. Will the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) produce sizable economic benefits for the African continent?
3. Should Turkey prioritize its fighting against the Kurds at the expense of its ties to the United States?
4. Would the impeachment of Maria Lourdes Sereno do sizable damage to Filipino democracy?
5. Is Mauricio Macri significantly changing Argentina’s political culture?
6. Would more robust anti-corruption efforts significantly reduce armed conflict in African states?
7. Can Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit rejuvenate Thai democracy?
8. Has Sisi become Egypt’s new Mubarak?
9. Is “illiberal hegemony” on the rise?
10. Should nations boycott the 2018 World Cup?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 19-25, 2018

On March 19, 2018

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1. Should democratic activists in Russia boycott the country’s upcoming presidential election?
2. Is violence between Fatah and Hamas creating significant complications for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?
3. Were the PyeongChang Olympics a boon for South Korea?
4. Is climate change at the root of growing conflicts on the African continent?
5. Can the petro solve Venezuela’s economic problems?
6. Is the internal community doing enough to save endangered species?
7. What should Kim Jong-un demand in direct talks with Donald Trump?
8. How can LGBT activists in Africa succeed in their quest for equal rights and equality?
9. What will Italy’s next government look like?
10. Should Lebanon agree to an arms deal with Russia?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 19-25, 2018

On March 19, 2018

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1. Will a rollback of Dodd-Frank provisions on community banks set America up for another financial crisis?
2. Are U.S. forces still needed in Iraq?
3. How should America’s public schools grapple with student activism?
4. Are new U.S. sanctions on Russia simply symbolic?
5. What steps should states take to reduce their prison populations?
6. Will the Supreme Court deal a blow to pro-choice forces in National Institute of Family and Life Advocaes v. Becerra?
7. How can urban areas better fight the problem of homelessness?
8. Should the Senate confirm Gina Haspel?
9. Does Rex Tillerson’s departure from the State Department signal a shift to a more militant foreign policy from the Trump administration?
10. Was Andrew McCabe’s firing justified?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 12-18, 2018

On March 12, 2018

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1. Should the U.S. abolish presidential term limits?
2. What lessons can the GOP learn from Pennsylvania’s special election?
3. Should ICE be abolished?
4. How can the U.S. best combat China’s growing influence in Africa?
5. Are states doing enough to prevent housing discrimination?
6. Will the Justice Department’s lawsuit against California succeed?
7. Is Texas turning blue?
8. Should the U.S. adopt a national standard for dayling savings time?
9. Will “gun politics” play a big role in the 2018 midterm elections?
10. Should American voters care about the Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels affair?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 12-18, 2018

On March 12, 2018

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1. What can Sebastian Pinera do to solidify the continuation of the Chilean model?
2. Will China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” bolster its influence over Eurasian affairs?
3. How can free trade advocates better fight rising trade protectionist impulses throughout the globe?
4. Will Australia and East Timor’s latest agreement pave the way for economic growth for both nations?
5. Does Germany’s proposed social media law go too far?
6. Will the Kenyatta-Odinga announcement calm political tensions in Kenya?
7. Can geothermal energy successfully aid Japan’s shift away from nuclear power?
8. Is the UN failing to protect civilians in conflict zones?
9. Does Canada need to do more regarding pay equity?
10. Why does Vladimir Putin have strong support among young people in Russia?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 5-11, 2018

On March 5, 2018

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1. Will China come to regret abolishing presidential term limits?
2. Is Turkey becoming the next Pakistan?
3. To what extent should the European public have a say in European Union efforts to create a more integrated economic policy?
4. Will the result of the Italian elections create greater economic instability?
5. Has the Western world’s gamble on China failed?
6. Is Iran the greatest threat to Middle Eastern stability?
7. Can the Catholic Church bring about significant political change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
8. Is the international community doing enough to crack down on the illegal ivory trade?
9. Despite the scandals, is Benjamin Netanyahu still the best choice to lead Israel?
10. Is the global economy headed for a bear market?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 5-11, 2018

On March 5, 2018