Tag Archives: Myanmar

NFL Nats IX R&D: China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Koreas

Okinawa Issue Lingers from the Wall Street Journal Warship’s sinking echoes in South Korean elections from the Washington Post China’s Wen Jiabao, Myanmar leaders to discuss sensitive topics from the Los Angeles Times Change is finally afoot for China’s workers … Continue reading

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Extemp Questions for the Week of September 8th-14th, 2009

1. Has environmentalism overrun common sense in California? 2. Does China’s recent criticism of Myanmar show that it is taking the issue of human rights more seriously? 3. Should climate change denial be a crime? 4. Does the U.S. need more … Continue reading

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Topic Brief: Myanmar’s Struggles

Extempers who are juniors or seniors this year might remember the protests that threatened the ruling government of Myanmar, a country also referred to as Burma by much of the international community, in the fall of 2007.  These protests, led … Continue reading

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The Season Begins!: Extemp Questions for the Week of August 4th-10th, 2009

Since it is the first Tuesday in August, here are the first questions of the 2009-2010 season from Extemp Central: 1. Should the U.S. negotiate with the Taliban to achieve a lasting solution in Afghanistan? 2. How can India maximize … Continue reading

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