Tag Archives: Germany

NSDA Nationals IX R&D from Prepd: Europe

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Logan Scisco

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Over the next month and a half, Extemp Central will provide R&Ds … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, R&D, Russia, Spain, the Balkans, the European Union | Comments Off

R&D from Prepd: Europe

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Logan Scisco

Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd (pronounced “prepped”). Prepd is building debate technology that helps extempers and congressional debaters research, practice, and compete. Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. As part of the leadup to the 2021 National Speech and Debate … Continue reading →

Posted in Int'l Extemp, R&D | Tagged Europe, European economy, European issues, European Union, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Mario draghi, Northern Ireland, R&D, Russia, Scotland, Vladimir Putin, war on terrorism | Comments Off

2013 German Elections

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] On September 22nd, German voters handed Chancellor Angela Merkel her biggest electoral triumph and put her in a position to lead her third consecutive government. Merkel’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union … Continue reading →

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R&D: 2013 German Federal Elections

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the 2013 German federal elections. German SPD opening door to coalition deal with Merkel http://t.co/15cE9T96DA — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) October 7, 2013 After the election: Germany must … Continue reading →

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R&D: Resources About the NSA’s Intelligence Program, Nelson Mandela’s Legacy, and More

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Logan Scisco

Issue Guide: The Domestic Surveillance Debate from the Council on Foreign Relations The link to this piece provides extempers with access to articles that give background, pro and con arguments, legislative history, and primary sources concerning the NSA’s domestic intelligence … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged domestic security, Edward Snowden, euro, euro crisis, European Union, Germany, Italian politics, Italy, Jeff Chiesa, National Security Agency, Nelson Mandela, New Jersey politics, NSA intelligence program, R&D, South Africa | Comments Off

R&D: Japan’s Non-proliferation Future, U.S. Support for Euthanasia, The Failures of Legalized Prostitution in Germany, and More

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Logan Scisco

Can Japan Remain Committed to Nonproliferation by The Washington Quarterly This academic article, from the Spring 2013 edition of the Washington Quarterly, provides an interesting overview of whether Japan can afford to not have a nuclear weapons program. However, the … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Al Shabab, cyber warfare, euthanasia, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Germany, hacking, human trafficking, James Comey, Japan, Kenya, libertarianism, military issues, nuclear issues, prostitution, R&D, Robert Mueller, Sino-U.S. relations, Somalia, Syria, Syrian civil war, terrorism, U.S. Foreign Policy | Comments Off

R&D: Severe Conditions Prepared for New Greek Bail Out, Shinawatra Watches Thai Politics Closely, and Military Personnel Give President Obama Low Marks

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for May 30th: Greece set for severe bail-out conditions from the Financial Times European leaders are currently negotiating a deal that would allow international involvement in tax collection and privatize state assets in exchange for a … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Germany, gerrymandering, Greece, Greek bail out, Greek economy, Illinois, military issues, nuclear power, President Obama, R&D, redistricting, Thai politics, Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, top five news stories | Comments Off

R&D: Israel Retaliates for Gaza Rocket Attacks, South Dakota Enacts a Controversial Abortion Bill, and the Libyan Coalition Argues Over Responsibility

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 23rd: Rockets From Gaza Hit Deep Into Southern Israel from the New York Times Violence has returned to Gaza as Israel responded with airstrikes after Palestinians militants fired rockets into southern Israel late Tuesday … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged China, Chinese foreign policy, Dennis Daugaard, Germany, Israel, Israeli-Palestinian issues, Japan, Japanese earthquake, Libya, Libyan civil war, NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, R&D, Roe v. Wade, South Dakota, the Gaza Strip, top five news stories | Comments Off

R&D: Merkel Adjusts German Nuclear Policy, Definitions of Nuclear Terms, and Why the Saudi Monarchy Will Endure

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 17th: Merkel aims to speed Germany’s nuclear energy exit from Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has been a strong proponent of nuclear power, but facing potential backlash over that issue in light of … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Angela Merkel, Arab protests, F. Gregory Gause III, flooding, German politics, Germany, Hillary Clinton, Japan, Japanese nuclear crisis, natural disasters, nuclear energy, nuclear issues, R&D, Saudi Arabia, top five news stories, Tunisia, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-Tunisian relations | Comments Off

R&D: Calderon and Obama Meet to Discuss the Drug War, Kan is in a Budget Battle, and the Supreme Court Rules in Favor of the Westboro Baptist Church

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for March 3rd: Heads of U.S., Mexico to Meet as Tensions Rise from the Wall Street Journal Mexican President Felipe Calderon is making a trip to Washington to meet with President Obama. The two men are … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Felipe Calderon, free speech, gay rights, Germany, illegal drugs, Japanese budget, Japanese economy, Japanese politics, Kosovo, Libya, Libyan civil war, Mexican drug war, Mexico, Moammar Gaddafi, Naoto Kan, R&D, Supreme Court, terrorism, top five news stories, U.S.-Mexican relations, war on terrorism, Westboro Baptist Church | Comments Off