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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 23rd-March 1st, 2010

1.  How should the UN handle the oil dispute in the Falkland Islands? 2.  Will Israel suffer severe diplomatic consequences over the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh? 3.  What role could Russia play in a new Middle East peace agreement?  4.  … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 23rd-March 1st, 2010

1.  Should the GOP view Scott Brown as a traitor for voting for cloture on the jobs bill? 2.  Is Ron Paul a serious presidential contender for 2012? 3.  Does the U.S. need an Islamic envoy? 4.  In response to … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 16th-22nd, 2010

1. Do Blue Dog Democrats still have a role in the Democratic Party? 2. If inflation begins to become a problem, should the Federal Reserve raise interest rates even if unemployment is not at an acceptable level? 3. Should TSA … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 16th-22nd, 2010

1.  Will India’s rise as a global superpower create a dangerous security situation with Pakistan? 2.  Can Turkey successfully become a key transit hub for European natural gas? 3.  Has Israel become a pariah nation like South Africa was in … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 9th-15th, 2010

1.  Does Russia need bureaucratic and political reforms in order to modernize the country? 2.  Should Nepal suspend adoptions? 3.  Why has China decided to play a part in Somali anti-piracy efforts? 4.  Will the latest Northern Ireland deal on … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 9th-15th, 2010

1.  Due to the fact that John Paul Stevens is reportedly considering leaving the Court, who should Obama nominate to replace him? 2.  How can more bipartisanship be brought to Capitol Hill? 3.  Should the U.S. label China as a … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 2nd-8th, 2010

1.  What is behind China’s more assertive tone on the international stage? 2.  Will his appearance before the Chilcot inquiry be the final nail in Gordon Brown’s political coffin? 3.  Does Africa need land reform? 4.  Will Britain and Ireland … Continue reading

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