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Topic Brief: Leftism in Latin America

By Sarah Anand[1] The term leftism itself has been used quite frequently (especially in relation to Latin American politics) to characterize the state of a country’s affairs. However, there is a tendency to ascribe the particular adjective without fully understanding … Continue reading

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Extemp Questions for the Week of December 9th-15th, 2008

1.  Is Somalia the next Afghanistan? 2.  Does the print news industry deserve a government bailout? 3.  After an outbreak of violence by Zimbabwe’s army, is Mugabe’s regime in its final days? 4.  Is the world closing in to becoming … Continue reading

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Extemp Questions for the Week of November 25th-December 1st, 2008

1. Do Obama’s cabinet appointments echo his campaign’s message of “change” or do they simply create a Clinton restoration? 2. Why are countries wary of an IMF bailout? 3. Can a resolution to the conflict in Kashmir bring stability to … Continue reading

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