Tag Archives: Pakistan

NSDA Nationals IX R&D from Prepd: Central & South Asia

Posted on May 20, 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 Afghanistan, Central Asia, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Pakistan, R&D, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan | 1 Comment

R&D from Prepd: Pakistan’s Political Crisis

Posted on April 8, 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. This week’s R&D from Prepd covers Pakistan’s ongoing political crisis. Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: Central and South Asia

Posted on June 5, 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Int'l Extemp, R&D | Tagged Afghanistan, Bangladesh, COVID-19, environment, human rights, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Nepal, Pakistan, R&D, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, terrorism | Comments Off

R&D from Prepd: Unrest in Kashmir

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Logan Scisco

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Pakistani Political Protests

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] When Nawaz Sharif became the Prime Minister of Pakistan last year international observers thought the country was heading down the right path. For the first time in Pakistani history power was peacefully passed from one democratically elected government to … Continue reading →

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R&D: Pakistani Political Protests

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on Pakistani political protests. In wake of @mrosenbergNYT case, @declanwalsh shows that expelling reporter doesn’t stop smart, insightful coverage. http://t.co/PG4NfSEvBZ — Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) August 24, 2014 The Geopolitical … Continue reading →

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R&D: Pervez Musharraf

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D covers former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who governed between 2001-2008 and will stand trial for treason. His treason trial will be the first in Pakistani history. Musharraf was a staunch ally of the United States in the … Continue reading →

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R&D: Drone Strikes in Pakistan, Who’s to Blame for the IRS Scandal, Rob Ford’s Cocaine Issues, and Other News

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Logan Scisco

Drones: Myths And Reality In Pakistan from The International Crisis Group President Obama’s drone policy has been one of the most controversial parts of his foreign policy. This executive summary, and full report, discusses America’s drone policy in the 21st … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Barack Obama, drone strikes, immigration reform, IRS scandal, news articles, Obama foreign policy, Obama scandals, Pakistan, President Obama, R&D, Rob Ford, South Africa, South African economics, Syria, U.S. Foreign Policy | Comments Off

CFL R&D Part One: U.S. Politics, World Environmental Issues, and International Areas in Conflict

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is a special CFL R&D that provides articles for three of the nine CFL extemp topic areas. The second CFL R&D will come out tomorrow evening. U.S. Politics Daniels Decides Against Presidential Run from the Wall Street Journal Indiana … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged 2012 presidential election, Afghanistan, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Arctic, Australia, Bangladesh, Barack Obama, environment, environmental issues, EU, European Union, Food, global warming, Great Britain, Iowa caucus, Iraq, Iraq war, Jon Huntsman, Michelle Bachmann, Mitch Daniels, New York House election, NY-26 election, oil, Osama bin Laden, Pakistan, plastic bags, President Obama, R&D, Republican party, Ron Paul, Somalia, Syria, Syrian protests, tea party, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-Pakistani relations, U.S.-Yemeni relations, World Food Program, Yemen | Comments Off

R&D: Osama Bin Laden’s Death, Its Implications & Operation Analysis

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Logan Scisco

Here is a special R&D for Osama bin Laden and the military operation that led to his death: Now, kill his dream from the Economist In this opinion piece, the Economist argues that Osama bin Laden’s brand of jihad is … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged Afghanistan, al-Qaeda, China, Osama bin Laden, Osama bin Laden R&D, Pakistan, Pervez Musharaff, R&D, terrorism, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S.-Afghan relations, U.S.-Pakistani relations, war on terrorism | Comments Off