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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 29-February 4, 2024

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Will the next “hot” theater of global disorder unfold on the Korean Peninsula? 2. How would the return of Donald Trump to the American presidency impact the global economy? 3. Will Western airstrikes strengthen or weaken Yemen’s Houthis? 4. … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 29-February 4, 2024

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Does Nikki Haley have a path to the Republican nomination after a defeat in New Hampshire? 2. What was the biggest mistake made in Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign? 3. Should more U.S. states adopt wealth taxes? 4. What … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 22-28, 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Which GOP presidential contender has best positioned themselves for 2028? 2. Should banks be allowed to impose overdraft fees on customers? 3. Why has Dean Phillips’ primary challenge to President Biden failed to gain traction? 4. Should SNAP interview … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 22-28, 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. What is the biggest implication of growing tensions between Iran and Pakistan? 2. Will instability in Red Sea shipping make global inflation worse? 3. Which of Milei’s reforms would benefit Argentina the most? 4. Will Rishi Sunak’s deportation plan … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 15-21, 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Does the European Union need an army? 2. Has Brazil effectively handled the aftermath of its January 8, 2023 protests? 3. Does the United Kingdom need to adopt more effective knife control? 4. What impact will the Sahra Wagenknecht … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 15-21, 2024

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Is there a Biden doctrine for U.S. foreign policy? 2. How will the Labor Department’s new rules affect the gig economy? 3. Is Liz Cheney having any effect on Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy? 4. How should U.S. localities handle … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 8-14, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Is the U.S. doing enough to protect trade in the Red Sea? 2. Does the National Rifle Association still have significant political influence? 3. What characteristics should Harvard University look for in its next president? 4. Is Detroit in … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 8-14, 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Is Justin Trudeau serving his last term as Canadian prime minister? 2. What reforms does Britain need to make to its power grid? 3. Will autocratic regimes be able to control AI like they have the Internet? 4. Is … Continue reading →

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of January 1-7, 2024

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Logan Scisco

1. Are Xi Jinping’s purges of China’s senior military officers weakening the People’s Liberation Army? 2. What was the biggest global news story of 2023? 3. Is the UNIFIL failing to fulfill its mission in Lebanon? 4. What could long-term … Continue reading →

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of January 1-7, 2024