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US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 3-9, 2025

  1. Does the Democratic Party need a rebrand?
  2. Are Trump’s chaotic flurry of executive orders the new normal?
  3. Will egg prices get even higher in 2025?
  4. Did U.S. markets overreact to DeepSeek?
  5. What impact will Trump’s tariff wars have on U.S. foreign policy?
  6. How safe is American aviation?
  7. What should be Ken Martin’s next steps as DNC chair?
  8. Are U.S. fears of Chinese influence in Panama overstated?
  9. Does the U.S. need a missile defense system?
  10. How would massive federal layoffs affect the private sector workforce?
Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 3-9, 2025

  1. How would the end of PEPFAR affect global health?
  2. Will the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger hurt Ecowas?
  3. Should Rwanda be sanctioned for supporting M23 rebels?
  4. Why are many African power grids in poor shape?
  5. Should Egyptian leaders fear a Syria-like uprising?
  6. Will U.S. tariffs against Canada provide a boost to the Liberals electoral fortunes?
  7. Is it too late to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon?
  8. How far to the right will Germany’s next government lean?
  9. Has Western Europe become too weak to be an effective world leader?
  10. Is the world in the midst of a “red tape” revolution?
Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 27-February 2, 2025

  1. Why have democratic activists failed in Belarus?
  2. How will U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord impact the global fight against climate change?
  3. What does Syria need to do to be ready to welcome back its refugees?
  4. Is Mexico doing enough to combat fentanyl trafficking?
  5. How will an arrest order against Evo Morales impact the next Bolivian presidential election?
  6. What is most responsible for Macron’s low popularity ratings?
  7. Is South Africa’s land seizure law a mistake?
  8. How much of a threat is Lakurawa to Nigeria’s national security?
  9. Is there any significance in the ICC’s pursuit of arrest warrants for the Taliban’s leadership?
  10. How important is Lula da Silva to the Brazilian political left?
US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 27-February 2, 2025

  1. What will be the domestic implications of the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
  2. Were Biden’s pre-emptive pardons necessary?
  3. Is the American dream dying?
  4. How will forced departures at the State Department impact U.S. foreign policy?
  5. Does DOGE violate federal transparency laws?
  6. Will Musk and Trump eventually have a falling out?
  7. Which of Trump’s cabinet members will last the shortest amount of time in his administration?
  8. Will California’s secessionist movement go anywhere?
  9. Would it be wise for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to embrace MAGA?
  10. Should the U.S. be more stingy with foreign aid?

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