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US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 30-October 6, 2024

  1. Will the U.S. be caught up in Israel’s wars with its neighbors?
  2. Would a policy of not taxing overtime pay be fiscally wise?
  3. To what extent are crowd sizes indicative of who is leading the 2024 presidential election?
  4. What would a Kamala Harris victory in November mean for Gretchen Whitmer’s political future?
  5. Following a federal indictment, should New York City Mayor Eric Adams step down?
  6. Are nitrogen gas executions constitutional?
  7. Is the decline of American influence on the world stage a bad thing?
  8. Should Congress pass the Kids Online Safety Act?
  9. Is Virginia a swing state in this year’s presidential election?
  10. Would a Harris administration rekindle the Iranian nuclear deal?
Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 30-October 6, 2024

  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

  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?
US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 23-29, 2024

  1. How can the U.S. prevent political violence from becoming normalized?
  2. What is the best way to get “dark money” out of politics?
  3. Should Congress renew enhanced ACA subsidies?
  4. How can the U.S. best stop the flow of fentanyl from China?
  5. Will the North Carolina gubernatorial election turn the state blue in the presidential race?
  6. Is there any significance in the Teamsters decision not to endorse Kamala Harris?
  7. Did the Federal Reserve cut interest rates too much?
  8. Does early voting begin too early?
  9. Should the U.S. stop pushing Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel?
  10. Would the codification of Roe v. Wade into law survive a legal challenge?
US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 16-22, 2024

  1. Would a Trump presidency lead to a quick end of the Russo-Ukrainian War?
  2. Is there a future for Boeing’s Starliner?
  3. Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement carry significant weight in this year’s presidential election?
  4. What is next for Big Lots after its bankruptcy filing?
  5. Would Kamala Harris’ plan ease America’s housing shortage?
  6. Should Democrats feel confident about turning Florida’s blue this year?
  7. Would the closure of the Department of Education be bad for the future of American education?
  8. Is it a mistake for Trump to refuse a debate rematch?
  9. Would allowing employees to vote in CEO elections improve corporate governance in the United States?
  10. Why is American confidence in the media so low?
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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 16-22, 2024

  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

  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?
US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 9-15, 2024

  1. Should the Harris campaign ignore the economy?
  2. Does Florida’s Amendment 3 go too far?
  3. Should the U.S. treat Venezuela like Cuba?
  4. Which presidential candidate has the best child credit tax policy?
  5. What is the best way to prevent future school shootings?
  6. Does the FBI need to be overhauled?
  7. Should states put more money into legal aid services?
  8. Would a Trump defeat be good for the future of the Republican Party?
  9. Is standardized testing still the best way to evaluate American schools?
  10. Should 9/11 become a federal holiday?
US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 2-8, 2024

  1. Do Americans have a constitutional right to an AR-15?
  2. Which of Wisconsin, Michigan, or Pennsylvania is most likely to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election?
  3. Should the U.S. implement a “right to disconnect” law?
  4. Does early voting for American elections start to soon?
  5. Should Josh D’Amore become the Disney’s new CEO?
  6. Does Florida’s school library law violate the First Amendment?
  7. Would Donald Trump’s plans for “mass deportation” survive legal challenge?
  8. Should social media companies enjoy legal immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996?
  9. If Kamala Harris wins the presidential election should she keep Jerome Powell as the head of the Federal Reserve?
  10. Will Republicans lose a Senate seat in this year’s elections?
Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 2-8, 2024

  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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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 26-September 1, 2024

1. Is a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas still possible?
2. Can Angola broker peace between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda?
3. Is Yoon Suk Yeol’s vision of Korean unification one that the West should embrace?
4. Why has Africa become the world’s new battleground against Islamic extremism?
5. Is the Taliban’s hold over Afghanistan growing weaker?
6. Should the EU decouple from China?
7. Is Peru’s Congress amassing too much power?
8. Will the attempted enlistment of Haredim troops bring down Netanyahu’s government?
9. Should Mexican legislators pass AMLO’s judicial overhaul?
10. Is Botswana doing enough to address its drought?

US Extemp Hot Topics

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 26-September 1, 2024

1. How will Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s decision to drop out and endorse Donald Trump have on the 2024 presidential election?
2. What does OpenAI need to do to become profitable?
3. Are there enough protections to prevent non-Americans from voting in national elections?
4. Will the GOP win control of the Senate?
5. Why has the U.S. failed to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?
6. Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates at its September meeting?
7. Should public K-12 education be expanded to K-16?
8. How important will the debate between vice presidential candidates be?
9. Are existing climate initiatives too regressive?
10. How much should the Harris campaign use her gender to appeal to voters?

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