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On May 21, 2018

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1. Is support for Israel becoming a wedge issue within the Democratic Party?
2. Should American foreign policy reorient its way away from Europe and more toward an embrace of Asian nations?
3. Is Arne Duncan’s call for a school boycott unwise?
4. Will the “war on terrorism” ever end?
5. In terms of constitutional procedure can Mueller indict Trump?
6. What demands should the U.S. be making in its trade talks with China?
7. Are high gas prices a sign of a robust American economy?
8. What is the best way to prevent the mentally ill from acquiring firearms?
9. Are Republican chances to retain the House in 2018 increasing?
10. Should “regime change” still occupy a prominent place in U.S. foreign policy?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 21-27, 2018

On May 21, 2018

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1. How should the WHO respond to the latest Ebola outbreak?
2. What effect might the end of the Iranian nucler deal have on Iraq?
3. How can Venezuela’s anti-Maduro opposition become more effective?
4. What steps can the European Union take to be more democratic?
5. How can Zimbabwe’s new leaders create a robust economic recovery?
6. Is Kim Jong-un “playing” Donald Trump?
7. To what degree should China’s political leadership embrace the ideas of Karl Marx?
8. Have global liberals failed to respond to the growth of populist movements around the world over the past decade?
9. Should Turkey sever its diplomatic relations with Israel?
10. Will Brexit cause Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 14-20, 2018

On May 14, 2018

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1. Should English be the European Union’s lingua franca?
2. Is Singapore the ideal location for a U.S.-North Korean summit?
3. Will the recent Nicaraguan protests lead to Daniel Ortega’s ouster?
4. Why was turnout low in the recent Iraqi elections?
5. Will the U.S. exit of the Iranian nuclear deal lead to greater tensions between European nations and Israel?
6. How might Mexican voters living abroad affect the country’s upcoming presidential election?
7. Is India doing enough to combat water scarcity?
8. Will Irish voters repeal the Eighth Amendment?
9. Should Europe keep the Iranian nuclear deal going?
10. Was the result of Malaysia’s election a boon for democratic politics in Southeast Asia?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 14-20, 2018

On May 14, 2018

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1. Is the current U.S. military too reliant on computer technology?
2. Should the Trump administration seek a new Iranian nuclear deal after scrapping the old one?
3. What will be John McCain’s political legacy?
4. Will California’s solar panel rules on new homes make housing costs worse?
5. How can the immigration court backlog be alleviated?
6. What role should American universities play in encouraging entrepreneurship?
7. Is a jobs guarantee a flawed idea?
8. How should Trump end his legal standoff with Mueller?
9. Is going farther to the political left a recipe for Democratic success in 2020?
10. Were the results of the West Virginia Republican primary a major setback for Democratic efforts to retake the Senate?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 7-13, 2018

On May 7, 2018

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1. Are the 2018 midterms Nancy Pelosi’s last stand?
2. Have America’s courts become too politicized?
3. Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?
4. Is the Mueller investigation hindering the ability of Democrats to express a coherent policy agenda to voters?
5. Should Republican moderates rally around Nikki Haley?
6. Are high housing costs imperiling California’s future?
7. Based on new Israeli revelations, should the U.S. leave the Iran nuclear deal?
8. Are the new unemployment figures a cause for celebration?
9. If Anthony Kennedy retires, who should Trump choose to replace him?
10. Will Nevada’s voters opt to eliminate brothels in 2018?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 7-13, 2018

On May 7, 2018

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1. Should there be an international ban on human cloning?
2. Could European countries take lessons from Italy’s security services in combating terrorism?
3. Were the recent British council elections a victory for Theresa May’s government?
4. Does Israel ignore Gaza at its peril?
5. Will the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace become the framework for eventual Korean reunification?
6. Are democratic politics dying in Eastern Europe?
7. How can Mexico best reduce its homicide rate?
8. Is the Argentinian government doing enough to combat inflation?
9. Will the death of Afonso Dhlakama reduce the prospects of peace in Mozambique?
10. Is female empowerment the key to more economic growth in Asian nations?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 30-May 6, 2018

On April 30, 2018

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1. Does the death of Alfie Evans show the faults of single-payer healthcare?
2. Is North Korea more open to ending its nuclear program due to necessity or a genuine desire for peace on the Korean Peninsula?
3. Can France rescue the Iran nuclear deal on its own?
4. Should China work to assist or scuttle Trump’s summit with Kim Jong-un?
5. How can emergency care in Haiti be improved?
6. Is the Colorados hold on power slipping in Paraguay?
7. What steps can Indonesia take to better protect its environment?
8. Can peaceful protest ensure greater security for Pakistan’s Pashtun peoples?
9. Is Saudi Arabia the most progressive Islamic nation in the Middle East?
10. Why is India’s economy experiencing robust job growth?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 30-May 6, 2018

On April 30, 2018

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1. Does the Trump administration need better vetting procedures for future cabinet appointments?
2. Should Mueller be investigated?
3. Are Democrats losing their grip on African American voters?
4. Who should be the next nominee for VA Secretary?
5. Is America suffering from an epidemic of “lawlessness”?
6. Can legal intervention rescue DACA?
7. Should the GOP take hope from Debbie Lesko’s win in AZ-8?
8. Will America witness the significant growth of charter schools over the next decade?
9. How should the U.S. deal with the migrant caravan?
10. Will the Sprint-T-Mobile merger be good for consumers?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 23-29, 2018

On April 23, 2018

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1. If Trump could secure a peace deal with North Korea, would it solidify his chances of re-election in 2020?
2. Can Rudy Giuliani put an end to the Mueller probe’s interest in Trump?
3. What long-term changes need to be made to American immigration policy?
4. Is the DNC’s RICO produce lasting changes for future American elections?
5. Will the recent increase in gas prices erode the economic benefits provided by Trump’s tax cut?
6. Is Mitt Romney’s Senate primary in Utah a mere formality?
7. Should elementary students be allowed to have “best friends”?
8. Is it in America’s best interest to continue to be part of the Iranian nuclear deal?
9. Should major tech firms be regulated like national banks?
10. How should the U.S. engage Cuba now that Miguel Diaz-Canel has taken power?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 23-29, 2018

On April 23, 2018

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1. Should Miguel Diaz-Canel abandon Cuba’s alliance with Venezuela?
2. How can the Ivory Coast ensure that its coca production remains sustainable?
3. Does Russia need the U.S. to ensure a lasting peace in Syria?
4. Is the UN making it more difficult for peace talks to succeed in Yemen?
5. Has France become Europe’s major power broker with the United States?
6. Are human rights improving for the world’s peoples?
7. Can the ICC become a vehicle to protect the rights of Rohingya refugees in Myanmar?
8. Does the EU need a strategic partnership with Turkey?
9. Will international cooperation be necessary to create a post-fossil fuels energy revolution?
10. Why is the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali floundering?

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

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