HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of April 13th-19th, 2010

1.  Why is violence among labor unions rising in Venezuela?
2.  Will Pakistan’s move to curb presidential powers bring more stability to the nation’s political system?
3.  How will the tragic death of Lech Kaczynski and other members of the Polish political elite impact the nation’s relations with Russia?
4.  Should Kurmanbek Bakiyev flee Krygyzstan?
5.  How much does the military matter in Turkish politics today?
6.  Was it a mistake for FIFA to give South Africa the World Cup?
7.  How can the Conservative Party stop the bleeding and win next month’s parliamentary elections in Britain?
8.  Why is the far right gaining ground in Hungary?
9.  Did Netanyahu make the right decision in choosing not to attend President Obama’s nuclear summit?
10.  How would China react if America adopted a tougher approach to its currency practices?