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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 25-31, 2024

1. Is a bubble building in India’s equities markets? 2. How can the West best support democratic efforts in Russia? 3. Has the Palestinian Authority outlived its purpose? 4. What should the Dominican Republic do about the unrest in Haiti? … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 25-31, 2024

1. What impact will President Biden’s EV mandate have on the U.S. auto industry? 2. Should graduation rates be scrapped as a measure of school accountability? 3. Are Republicans heading for a 1964-like wipeout in the 2024 elections? 4. Should … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 18-24, 2024

1. How should the U.S. handle an anticipated influx of Haitian refugees? 2. Are American airlines headed the way of the American auto industry? 3. A U.S. Supreme Court without term limits: Friend or foe to the American people? 4. … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 18-24, 2024

1. Should seized Russian assets be donated to the Ukrainian war effort? 2. Will Henry’s resignation further destabilize Haiti? 3. Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy still Ukraine’s best bet for peace? 4. Due to ongoing tensions with Russia, is it wise to … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 11-17, 2024

1. What role, if any, should the Palestinian Authority play in post-war Gaza? 2. How should India respond to China’s new strategic partnership with the Maldives? 3. Is Nigeria’s economy too dependent on oil? 4. How will Swedish membership change … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 11-17, 2024

1. Have ongoing legal battles strengthened or weakened Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy? 2. Will No Labels end up fielding a presidential candidate? 3. Should U.S. colleges reverse their test-optional policies? 4. Has the Israel-Hamas war done significant damage to America’s … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 4-10, 2024

1. Will the Republican Party be unified behind Donald Trump this November? 2. What should the U.S. do if Israel conducts its Rafah offensive? 3. Is America’s teaching shortage hitting an inflection point? 4. What lessons can the U.S. states … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of March 4-10, 2024

1. Is India becoming an emerging power player in the Middle East? 2. Would an ANC-EFF coalition be good for the future health of the South African economy? 3. Is China becoming too insular? 4. What should Egypt do if … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of February 26-March 3, 2024

1. If Russia were to invade the Baltics, would Western European nations resist? 2. Should the United Nations eliminate vetoes on the Security Council? 3. Is Pakistan heading toward an inevitable default? 4. What will Bukele do with his supermajority? … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 26-March 3, 2024

1. Should the U.S. continue providing military aid to Israel? 2. If Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, will he withdraw the U.S. from NATO? 3. How can the U.S. make its sanctions policies more effective? 4. Should U.S. … Continue reading

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