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On September 19, 2016

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1. How can UN peacekeepers better protect civilians in war zones?
2. Can the Alternative for Germany Party become a significant player in German national politics?
3. Should more nations follow France’s ban on plastic cups and plates?
4. Is China’s growing corporate debt becoming a threat to its economic standing?
5. Should developing nations abandon the Non-Aligned Movement?
6. What role should the United Nations play concerning the treatment of refugees and migrants by member states?
7. Is a war brewing between Israel and Syria?
8. Would the re-election of Jeremy Corbyn condemn the British Labour Party to a generation of irrelevance?
9. Why did United Russia win the Russian parliamentary elections?
10. Is “total victory” possible in the Syrian Civil War for either side?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 19-25, 2016

On September 19, 2016

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1. Should the Dakota Access oil pipeline project be stopped?
2. Can the “birther” issue rejuvenate Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign?
3. Should the next presidential administration investigate Wall Street bankers?
4. How many seats will the Democrats win in this year’s House elections?
5. Should people who are freed from mental institutions be allowed to own firearms?
6. How is social media reshaping American politics?
7. Should the President of the United States be paid more?
8. How can the U.S. increase the chances of an Israeli-Palestinian peace?
9. What will be President Obama’s foreign policy legacy?
10. Was the recent New York City bombing an act of terrorism?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

On September 12, 2016

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1. Would freer trade be a boon for the world’s farmers?
2. Is Spain’s political mess a blessing in disguise?
3. Would the ratification of the TPP be a setback for global climate change goals?
4. Is Boko Haram in decline?
5. Should more countries ban the ivory trade?
6. How will Brexit affect the European Investment Bank?
7. Should India vacate Kashmir?
8. Will the U.S.-Russian deal significantly reduce violence in Syria?
9. How should China respond to North Korea’s recent nuclear test?
10. What healthcare reforms does Great Britain need to implement?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 12-18, 2016

On September 12, 2016

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1. Did the U.S. Department of Education violate ITT Tech’s due process rights?
2. Will the expansion of biometric collections at America’s borders make the country safer from terrorism?
3. Should the U.S. embrace offshore wind energy?
4. What is the most important Senate race of the 2016 elections?
5. Is America resegregating?
6. What would a Trump presidency mean for public education?
7. Have U.S.-Iranian relations improved or deteriorated during the Obama presidency?
8. Do Gary Johnson’s comments on Aleppo disqualify him for the presidency?
9. Will athlete protests harm the NFL’s public image?
10. How can Hillary Clinton regain momentum?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

On September 5, 2016

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1. Was Donald Trump’s trip to Mexico a success?
2. How can more economic prosperity be brought to America’s black community?
3. Will Tropical Storm Hermine affect the U.S. presidential campaign?
4. Does the U.S. need to expand Social Security benefits?
5. Should the Department of Homeland Security oversee the 2016 elections?
6. Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates by the end of 2016?
7. How will the FAA’s new drone rules affect the U.S. economy?
8. Will the Libertarian Party peel off enough votes to prevent Donald Trump from becoming president?
9. How can U.S. states reduce gun suicides?
10. Are U.S. union struggles tied to their stance on immigration?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 5-11, 2016

On September 5, 2016

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1. Will the G-20 be sidetracked by Asia’s territorial disputes
2. Has Israel successfully repaired relations with Turkey?
3. Will Duterte utilize his “state of lawlessness” decree to abet his “war on drugs”?
4. How should Uzbekistan move on from the presidency of Islam Karimov?
5. Will Dilma Rousseff’s ouster pave the way for significant economic reforms?
6. Is it inevitable that Spanish voters will head to the polls for a third time this year?
7. Can an international arms embargo end the violence in South Sudan?
8. Who should be arguing for more free trade in the international community?
9. Should India be made a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
10. Is Europe overreacting to terror threats?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

On August 29, 2016

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1. Is Poland’s Law and Justice Party threatening democracy?
2. How can Canada best fight its opioid problem?
3. What role should Saudi Arabia play in the global war against terrorism?
4. Should Bolivia allows its miners to associate with private companies?
5. Will Colombian voters approve of their government’s peace agreement with the FARC?
6. Should Brazilian prosecutors charge Ryan Lochte?
7. How can Southern African leaders quell the anxieties of younger voters?
8. Will Turkey’s conflict with the Kurds prolong the Syrian Civil War?
9. Should Pakistan internationalize the Kashmir dispute?
10. Does Angela Merkel deserve a fourth term?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 29-September 4, 2016

On August 29, 2016

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1. Should U.S. states pass legislation allowing women to be topless in public?
2. Will a new Pentagon report create new momentum for closing Gitmo?
3. Should trucks and buses have separate speed limits?
4. Will Gary Johnson qualify for the presidential debates?
5. Should for-profit colleges be banned?
6. What modifications should Donald Trump make to his immigration plan?
7. How can U.S. states better combat the heroin epidemic?
8. Is the media showing too much bias to Hillary Clinton in this election cycle?
9. Have U.S.-EU free trade talks failed?
10. How much political power does the “Alt-Right” have?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

On August 22, 2016

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1. Will Donald Trump’s campaign team shakeup work?
2. Is the American middle class experiencing a comeback?
3. What is behind the growing numbers of women in prison?
4. Will the U.S. economy grow more in 2017 than it has this year?
5. Has President Obama mishandled his response to the Louisiana flooding?
6. How can urban areas recruit more teachers?
7. Are fixed bail amounts unconstitutional?
8. Will the Iran ransom payment but more Americans at risk?
9. Does the U.S. need another constitutional convention?
10. Is it too late for Donald Trump to make an appeal to African-American voters?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 22-28, 2016

On August 22, 2016

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1. Were Zambia’s elections free and fair?
2. Did Brazil stage a successful Summer Olympics?
3. Should the Philippines leave the UN?
4. How should Japan respond to China’s declaration of “red lines” in the South China Sea?
5. What effect will the appointment of Urjit Patel at governor of the Reserve Bank of India have on the Indian economy?
6. How should Nigeria handle a growing food crisis in its northeast regions?
7. Should French communities repeal bans of burkinis?
8. How can Israel better deter Palestinian rocket attacks?
9. Has Russia become the new Iran?
10. How might a closer Turkish-Russian relationship affect the Syrian Civil War?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

On August 15, 2016

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1. How can Italy ease global worries about its banking sector?
2. What reforms should be made to international adoption procedures?
3. Why has Vietnam become one of the fastest growing economies in the world?
4. Is Egypt the key to a brighter political and economic future for the Middle East?
5. Should Nepal align its foreign policy in a more Sino-friendly direction?
6. Does South Sudan need more UN peacekeepers?
7. How can corporations best fix security vulnerabilities?
8. Why are ratings for the Summer Olympics so low?
9. Is family planning the key to developing a stronger middle class in Africa?
10. How will the retirement of Sergei Ivanov affect Russian politics?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 15-21, 2016

On August 15, 2016

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1. Would Hillary Clinton’s infrastructure plan improve the U.S. economy?
2. Does the U.S. need to break up the country’s four major airlines?
3. Can ticket splitting help Republicans save their Senate majority?
4. Was the U.S. foreign policy establishment responsible for the rise of ISIS?
5. Do American universities need more ideological diversity?
6. Would it be in Donald Trump’s best interest to release his tax returns?
7. Should more U.S. states pass “right to die” legislation?
8. Did Bill Bratton significantly improve the NYPD?
9. How could states enact a voter ID requirement that would pass constitutional muster?
10. Could the Libertarians win electoral votes in 2016?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 8-14, 2016

On August 8, 2016

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1. Will Massachusetts new employment legislation greatly assist in the narrowing of the gender pay gap?
2. Is President Obama playing too much of a role in the 2016 presidential election?
3. Are U.S. cities doing enough to combat air pollution?
4. What reforms should the U.S. make to corporate governance regulations?
5. Should American schools adopt four day school weeks?
6. What should Verizon do with Yahoo?
7. Will the 2016 presidential election produce a significant political realignment?
8. Have free trade policies been a net negative for the U.S. economy?
9. Does the new U.S. jobs report brighten the nation’s economic outlook?
10. Have events of the past week sunk Donald Trump’s presidential aspirations?

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 8-14, 2016

On August 8, 2016