HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18th-24th, 2010

1.  In light of the EU’s recent deals to protect the euro zone, has the organization become a “transfer union”?
2.  Can Benigno Aquino revitalize the Filipino economy?
3.  How will the departure of Wan Yanhai impact China’s fight against AIDS?
4.  Are Maoist protesters in Nepal negotiating from a position of strength or weakness?
5.  Will the Greek bailout lead to the downfall of Merkel’s government?
6.  Are Tymoshenko’s concerns about Russian influence in the Crimea valid?
7.  How should the international community respond to violence against homosexuals in Africa?
8.  Will the latest EU-Central American free trade deal be implemented?
9.  Is it a mistake for Israel to reject Qatar’s bid for a restoration of diplomatic relations?
10.  How should China respond to South Korea’s findings that North Korea sank a South Korean warship in March?