HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 22nd-28th, 2012

1. Does the idea of national borders still mean something in the 21st century?
2. How can the world prevent a major war between Thailand and Cambodia concerning the Preah Vihear temple?
3. What impact has the border dispute between Sudan and South Sudan had on their respective economies?
4. Were concerns by the Netherlands and the United States over the publication of a study on human-to-human transmission of the bird flu overblown?
5. Does Thein Sein deserve the next Nobel Peace Prize?
6. Has David Cameron handled the phone hacking controversy effectively?
7. How can the Castros ensure that communism remains a force in Cuba after their death?
8. Are anti-poverty programs an effective way to end drug wars across Latin America?
9. What would be the international impact of a free trade agreement between Japan, South Korea, and China?
10. How long will Hollande’s honeymoon period last?

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