Monthly Archives: September 2007

Topic Brief: Western Europe

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Corey Alderdice

By Michael Garson European relations have been at the forefront of American foreign policy since before the United States declared its own independence. With recent shifts of power in France and England, Western Europe is back on the front-page. The … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: The Middle East (sans Iraq and Iran)

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Corey Alderdice

By Michael Garson With Iraq and Iran dominating the headlines on a daily basis, many extempers insist on using these two countries as templates for a proper understanding of American-Middle East relations. Unfortunately, these two countries are examples of little … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: United State’s Economic Credit Crunch

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Corey Alderdice

By Logan Scisco In August the economic crisis fuelled by the growing worldwide credit bubble was finally set in motion.  Extempers have been focusing on this growing credit bubble for years and some of the readers of this brief might … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Iowa Caucuses

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Corey Alderdice

By Logan Scisco This is a “transition” year for domestic politics questions in extemporaneous speaking.  What I mean is that this is the last full season extempers will have to read about the Bush presidency.  When the 2008-2009 season begins, … Continue reading →

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