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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 25-October 1, 2023

1. How would a renewed war between Armenia and Azerbaijan affect the Russo-Ukrainian War? 2. Should Great Britain’s neighbors welcome a change at 10 Downing Street? 3. Would India benefit from a more centralized government? 4. How quickly could Saudi … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 25-October 1, 2023

1. If President Biden were to end his re-election bid, who would become the Democratic frontrunner for 2024? 2. How should the Federal Reserve react to growing oil prices? 3. Is the U.S. federal government too big or not big … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 18-24, 2023

1. Will the Department of Justice’s anti-trust lawsuit against Google lead to Google’s breakup? 2. Should all U.S. states abolish cash bail? 3. Will Kevin McCarthy still be Speaker of House in 2024? 4. Did the Biden administration make a … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 18-24, 2023

1. Are the European Union’s renewable energy targets too ambitious? 2. What will Iran spend the money from its prisoner exchange with the U.S. on? 3. Does Argentina need to default? 4. How can developing nations best flex their muscle … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 11-17, 2023

1. Is Saudi Arabia trying to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election with its oil production cuts? 2. How can ASEAN get Myanmar to implement the 2021 5-point peace plan? 3. Is a nuclear war the inevitable outcome of the … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 11-17, 2023

1. Does President Biden remain the best Democratic candidate that can defeat former President Trump? 2. Should small towns abolish their police forces? 3. How can Elon Musk rebuild X’s ad revenue streams? 4. Should a high price tag discourage … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of September 4-10, 2023

Note:  The first Extemp Central news quiz of the 2023-2024 competitive year will be posted on Tuesday evening! 1. Is Nikki Haley becoming the candidate anti-Trump forces should rally behind? 2. Will President Biden’s foreign policy be an asset or … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of September 4-10, 2023

Note:  The first Extemp Central news quiz of the 2023-2024 competitive year will be posted on Tuesday evening! 1. How can the African Union stop a “contagion of autocracy” in West Africa? 2. Is Scotland the key to the British … Continue reading

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of August 28-September 3, 2023

1. Should Saudi Arabia join the BRICS? 2. What does the election of Bernardo Arevalo mean for Guatemala’s future? 3. Has the West undermined the promise of Ukraine’s counteroffensive? 4. How will the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin affect the future … Continue reading

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of August 28-September 3, 2023

1. Will high gas prices drive the U.S. economy into recession? 2. Is it wise for GOP presidential candidates to support a national abortion ban? 3. Will the BG.5. COVID variant cause a resumption of mask mandates across the country? … Continue reading

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