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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 16-22, 2024

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On December 16, 2024

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Note that these will be the last questions for the next two weeks due to the winter holiday.  Questions will resume on Monday, January 6.

1. Can Bayrou succeed where Bernier failed?
2. How will Assad’s fall impact the Middle East’s geopolitical situation?
3. Should Xi Jinping attend Donald Trump’s inauguration?
4. Is the Russian economy Vladimir Putin’s biggest weakness?
5. How powerful is Hezbollah in Latin America?
6. To what extent should nuclear armed nations integrate AI into their forces?
7. Can Papin fix Nissan?
8. Is South Korea’s political uncertainty hurting its economic prospects?
9. How will Georgescu perform in a re-running of the first round of Romania’s presidential election?
10. Has Arce failed to effectively handle Bolivia’s economic crisis?

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 9-15, 2024

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On December 9, 2024

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  1. Is Assad’s fall a major victory for Turkey?
  2. Should Yoon Suk Yeol resign after his brief martial law order?
  3. Can Fatah and Hamas cooperate enough to create a stable Palestinian government?
  4. What will the next Irish government look like?
  5. Should El Salvador lift its ban on gold mining?
  6. Is France’s budget deadlock a threat to the fiscal health of the EU?
  7. Will Netanyahu ever be tried by the ICC?
  8. Does Romania’s decision to re-run the nation’s presidential election enhance or hurt democracy?
  9. Will all EU member states ratify a new trade deal with Mercosur?
  10. Is Canada’s carbon tax living on borrowed time?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 2-8, 2024

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On December 2, 2024

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  1. Is a “win-win” settlement possible to end the Russo-Ukrainian War?
  2. Why has Italy’s Five Star Movement declined?
  3. Are Macron’s concerns about an EU-Mercosur free trade agreement justified?
  4. To what extent should Russia’s nuclear threats be taken seriously?
  5. Should Germany relax its debt brake?
  6. Will other countries follow Australia’s social media ban for minors?
  7. When should Milei relax foreign currency controls?
  8. Are the BRICS a bigger challenge for the EU than the United States?
  9. What does the Aleppo offensive mean for the stalled Syrian Civil War?
  10. Are Israeli operations in Lebanon weakening Hezbollah’s domestic political position?
  11. Does COP29’s climate financing agreement go far enough?
  12. Should Marine Le Pen be banned from French politics?
  13. Will the hosting of the World Cup improve Saudi Arabia’s human rights record?
  14. Is more security needed for the world’s undersea Internet cables?
  15. How should Georgescu’s first round win in the Romanian presidential election be interpreted?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 18-24, 2024

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On November 18, 2024

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  1. Is mandatory conscription weakening the ability of Myanmar’s junta to fight insurgents?
  2. Will North Korea’s entry into the Russo-Ukrainian War tip the scale in Russia’s favor?
  3. When the next German general election takes place, which political party is in the best shape to win them?
  4. Will the sacking of Garry Conille worsen Haiti’s security situation?
  5. Who will win the Irish general election?
  6. Is South Africa doing enough to combat illicit mining activities?
  7. What policies does Sri Lanka need to implement to improve economic growth?
  8. Should India extradite Sheikh Hasina?
  9. Are the costs of a global energy transition overstated?
  10. Is Israel’s operation in Lebanon going too far?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 11-17, 2024

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On November 11, 2024

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  1. Will the result of the U.S. presidential election destroy NATO?
  2. Is Morena trying to turn Mexico into a one-party state?
  3. Should Scholz immediately hold a no-confidence vote?
  4. Would it be wise for the Brazilian government to keep Venezuela at a distance?
  5. Is the AI industry a threat to climate change mitigation efforts?
  6. Will Qatar’s decision to end mediation of the Israeli-Hamas war hasten its end?
  7. Was the Moldova presidential election result a blow to Russia’s geopolitical goals?
  8. How can Pakistan best combat its smog crisis?
  9. What will the new Japanese government look like?
  10. Is Georgia the new Ukraine?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of November 4-10, 2024

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On November 4, 2024

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  1. Will the Japanese election results be a short-term or long-term setback for the LDP?
  2. Is Georgia guilty of “democratic backsliding”?
  3. Can Kemi Badenoch guide the British Conservative Party back to power?
  4. What should Sheinbaum do with Pemex?
  5. Has Milei’s cure killed the patient?
  6. Is lithium mining sustainable?
  7. What does the Sino-India border deal mean for the West?
  8. Will Spain’s storm disaster force Sanchez’s ouster?
  9. Should there be a new international treaty about Antarctica?
  10. How can a war between Ethiopia and Eritrea be avoided?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 28-November 3, 2024

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On October 28, 2024

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  1. How can Cuba’s government ensure the long-term stability of the nation’s energy grid?
  2. Is Israel’s assassination campaign against Hezbollah an effective national security strategy?
  3. How can the international sanction system become more effective?
  4. Is it fair to say that Vladimir Putin is a global pariah?
  5. How can Peru’s government restore public trust amid ongoing corruption scandals?
  6. Will Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle lead to a significant change in policy?
  7. How will Russia’s pact with North Korea affect the future of North Korean-South Korean relations?
  8. Is populism the sign of a healthy or eroding democracy?
  9. Will a graying West shift geopolitical power to the Global South?
  10. Should Iran recalculate its foreign policy goals?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 21-27, 2024

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On October 21, 2024

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  1. How will the death of Yahya Sinwar affect Hamas?
  2. Should the United Nations withdraw its peacekeepers from southern Lebanon?
  3. Does climate change pose a risk to the energy grids of African nations?
  4. Is it time for Trudeau to call an early election?
  5. How much longer can Ukraine hold out?
  6. Can Bhutan become India’s Hong Kong?
  7. Will debates about asylum rules fracture the European Union?
  8. What is the significance of Egypt replacing intelligence chief Abbas Kamel?
  9. How should North Korea’s recent actions against South Korea be interpreted?
  10. Would an Israeli strike on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards help or hinder the efforts of Iranian democratic activists?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 14-20, 2024

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On October 14, 2024

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  1. Should Japan abolish the death penalty?
  2. Are there too many ongoing humanitarian crises for the world to effectively tackle?
  3. Is it more likely for global oil prices to rise or fall in 2025?
  4. Will participation in South Africa’s unity government enhance the Democratic Alliance’s political prospects?
  5. Is it fair to label Mexico a “narco state”?
  6. After the Hayana election result, should the Congress Party reassess its strategy?
  7. Are there any lessons that the international community should learn from Hurricane Milton?
  8. Will the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo spark greater global discussions of nuclear disarmament?
  9. Is the world doing enough to combat biodiversity loss?
  10. Will Israel attempt to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of October 7-13, 2024

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On October 7, 2024

In International Extemp, Weekly Questions

  1. How can Mark Rutte shape NATO into a more robust organization?
  2. Are Israel’s recent military actions making it more or less secure?
  3. Is Sanchez making too many concessions to Catalan nationalists?
  4. Are Tinubu’s economic reforms working?
  5. Has a new security paradigm emerged in the Middle East?
  6. How would a larger between Israel and Iran affect the global economy?
  7. Are South American nations doing enough to protect isolated tribes?
  8. Why is Chad drifting toward Russia?
  9. Should the Pakistani government release Imran Khan?
  10. Will Libya’s resumed crude oil production add more stability to global oil markets?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 30-October 6, 2024

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On September 30, 2024

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  1. Are the results of the Brandenburg state election a boost for Chancellor Olaf Scholz?
  2. Does China’s central bank have the right strategy for reviving the nation’s economy?
  3. How long should Kenyan forces remain in Haiti?
  4. Has the EU become ineffectual on the geopolitical stage?
  5. Will Israel’s recent campaign against Hezbollah cause the world to forget Gaza?
  6. Has Big Tech become more powerful than nation states?
  7. What should Ukraine do if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election?
  8. Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake win a better deal from the IMF?
  9. What impact will the death of Hassan Nasrallah have on Lebanese politics?
  10. Is the world leaving the U.S. behind?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 23-29, 2024

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On September 23, 2024

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  1. How seriously should Vladimir Putin’s threats of war against NATO over Western supplied missiles to Ukraine be taken?
  2. Was Netanyahu wise to sack gallant for Sa’ar?
  3. Should African Union troops stay longer in Somalia?
  4. Is the race for AI the equivalent of the Cold War space race?
  5. Was Israel’s attack on Hezbollah a war crime?
  6. What does capital flight from China mean for the world economy?
  7. Should Justin Trudeau quit?
  8. Is Keir Starmer loses his political authority?
  9. How can the international community best combat extreme poverty?
  10. Is Marine Le Pen the biggest winner of France’s political chaos?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 16-22, 2024

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On September 16, 2024

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  1. Is the West doing enough to prevent an ISIS resurgence?
  2. Who should be the next leader of the British Conservative Party?
  3. How can the Ukrainian government overcome declining domestic support for its war with Russia?
  4. What does Edmundo Gonzalez’s flight mean for the chances of a Venezuelan political transition?
  5. How can European economies increase their productivity?
  6. Is the Nigerian government doing enough to end fuel shortages?
  7. What is the most important international institution in today’s world?
  8. Is there anything Justin Trudeau can do to keep Canada’s Conservatives from returning to power?
  9. Are right-wing forces winning Europe’s immigration debate?
  10. Has the South Pacific become the new “Great Game” among the world’s major powers?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 9-15, 2024

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On September 9, 2024

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  1. Does the recent slaying of hostages by Hamas in Gaza prove that Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy is not working?
  2. Can the use of strict international sanctions end the Sudanese Civil War?
  3. Should South Korea go nuclear?
  4. Is Libya’s unity government living on borrowed time?
  5. Should more countries follow Brazil’s example with X?
  6. How can Japan best deter Chinese aggression?
  7. Why are Asian economies battling stubbornly high unemployment figures?
  8. How will BRICS expansion impact the global economy?
  9. Should the UN be replaced?
  10. Will Barnier be able to defeat a no confidence motion?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 2-8, 2024

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On September 2, 2024

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  1. How would a Kamala Harris presidency impact Chinese geopolitical objectives?
  2. Was Hezbollah’s rocket barrage against Israel the extent of Iran’s retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh?
  3. Is Canada making a wise choice applying a 100% surtax to Chinese electric vehicles?
  4. Why are far-left and far-right parties enjoying success in German politics?
  5. Has Macron stolen the NFP’s election win?
  6. Has organized crime become a bigger threat to European nations than terrorism?
  7. Are fears of an Iranian nuclear weapon exaggerated?
  8. What does an Egyptian-Somali military alliance mean for Ethiopia?
  9. Is it possible for the Mexican government to win its drug war?
  10. If Bangladesh’s new government establishes closer relations with Pakistan, what does it mean for India’s national security?

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