Monthly Archives: October 2008

Topic Brief: Somalia (2008)

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Background With the seizure two weeks ago of the MV Faina, a Ukrainian freighter, by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the world and its press have suddenly rediscovered the problems that exist in Somalia.  Piracy off of Somalia’s … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of October 14th-20th, 2008

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Is the bailout package working? 2. Should Ethiopia withdraw from Somalia? 3. Will a new Ukranian election increase Yushenko’s power? 4. Should Khatami challenge Ahmadinejad? 5. How would an Obama administration change U.S. policy towards Israel? 6. Should the … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of October 7th-13th, 2008

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. How can the world stop the financial crisis? 2. Is the war in Afghanistan lost? 3. Will the Ayers attacks weigh down Obama? 4. Which party has the most to lose from the financial crisis? 5. How would Jacob … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: South African Politics (2008)

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Logan Scisco

Background Over the last several weeks, international extempers have most likely read about the recent political developments in South Africa, arguably the strongest power on the African continent.  For those extempers that have not had a chance to catch up … Continue reading →

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