Tag Archives: Ukraine

R&D: Sweden’s Green Party Shakes Up the Ruling Government, Obama Considers a New 2010 Strategy, and Protests Renew in Thailand

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for September 20th: Swedish Greens say won’t support centre-right govt from the Associated Press Sweden’s Green Party has announced that it will not support the centre-right Alliance government, a move that complicates the political climate because … Continue reading →

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CFL Nats R&D: Europe & Asia

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Russia Seeks Energy Cooperation With Ukraine from the Wall Street Journal EU Finance Ministers Take On Hedge Funds from Der Spiegel Russia defends Medvedev-Hamas talks from Al Jazeera Beijing changes tune on nuclear Kim from the Asia Times David Cameron … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged British politics, China, David Cameron, Dmitry Medvedev, EU, European economy, European Union, free trade, Gaza Strip, Great Britain, Greece, Greek economy, Hamas, India, iran, Israel, North Korea, R&D, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers, Thailand, top news stories, Ukraine, WHO, World Health Organization | Comments Off

R&D: January Jobs Report, China is the World’s Top Exporter, and Ukraine Drifts Back into Russia’s Orbit

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for February 10th: The Jobs Report for January 2010 from the Brookings Institution China confirmed as world’s top exporter from the Financial Times Ukraine heads back into the arms of Mother Russia from the … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged China, education, iran, R&D, Russia, top five news stories, U.S. economy, Ukraine, unemployment, world economy | Comments Off

R&D: Top Five News Stories/Reports You Will Want to Read Today

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D top five for January 18th: Ukraine vote: Yanukovich wins first round in shift back toward Russia from the Christian Science Monitor Gay marriage supporters fear Supreme Court’s ruling was an omen from the Los Angeles Times … Continue reading →

Posted in R&D | Tagged education, gay marriage, Haiti, Haitian earthquake, India, India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan, R&D, Supreme Court, top five news stories, Ukraine | Comments Off

HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of December 15th-21st, 2009

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Logan Scisco

1. Is there a something rotten with the state of Venezuela’s banks? 2. Has Russia effectively thwarted Georgia and Ukraine’s steps toward NATO membership? 3. What should be Yukiya Amano’s first priority as the new head of the IAEA? 4. … Continue reading →

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Topic Brief: Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Logan Scisco

Russia’s decision on January 5, 2009 to cut gas supplies to European consumers via pipelines in Ukraine has sent shockwaves throughout the European energy community. The dispute between the two countries, centering upon geopolitical issues on Russia’s western border, has … Continue reading →

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Extemp Questions for the Week of December 31st, 2008-January 6th, 2009

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Logan Scisco

1. Which country will be the biggest threat to international security in 2009? 2. Should the Senate refuse to seat Burris? 3. Is Caroline Kennedy a qualified candidate for U.S. Senate? 4. Will the Israeli offensive in Gaza help or … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Questions | Tagged China, economy, EU, Europe, Gaza, Israel, Middle East, Minnesota, obesity, oil prices, OPEC, Russia, Senate, Ukraine | Comments Off

Extemp Questions for the Week of August 26th-September 1st, 2008

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Corey Alderdice

1. Was Joe Biden the right vice-presidential pick for Obama? 2. What is the future of traditional news outlets? 3. Is Russia serious in its threats to use military force to deter a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe? 4. … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Questions | Tagged China, Cristina Kirchner, economy, election, Europe, Georgia, Hillary Clinton, Iraq, Joe Biden, John McCain, media, Olympics, print news, Russia, Ukraine | Comments Off