Sunday, March 3, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 February

  • Should the use of GMO crops be widespread?
  • What more should the Chinese government do to address its falling birthrate?
  • Should Japan expand the number of legal immigrants?
  • Has the Marcos government improved conditions for journalists in the Philippines?
  • Where does the war in Ukraine go from here?
  • Will the sentencing of Imran Khan have any effect on Pakistan’s upcoming election?
  • Will the US take direct military action against Iran?
  • Is the EU doing enough to adapt to the effects of climate change?
  • Can El Salvador’s President Bukele continue to keep gang violence under control?
  • Will Javier Milei be able to hold his political coalition together?
  • Can Republicans keep control of the House in 2024?
  • What can Donald Trump do to win over independent voters?
  • Can the Biden White House keep tensions with Iran from escalating?
  • Can anything be done to stop humanitarian conditions in Sudan from deteriorating further?
  • Can Erdogan keep Turkey’s economy headed in the right direction?
  • Will Northern Ireland’s power sharing agreement work?
  • Will democratic institutions in Brazil continue to hold?
  • Will Jair Bolsonaro face prison time for his involvement in the attempt to overturn Brazi’s election?
  • What can be done to reduce Iran’s influence in Iraq?
  • Will the Iraqi government revoke permissions for the presence of US forces?
  • How big of a threat to US elections are AI-generated fakes?
  • Has time run out for American military forces in Iraq?
  • Will Special Counsel Hur’s report cast a long shadow over the Biden campaign?
  • Has Putin permanently changed the European security order?
  • How much will attacks against Biden’s age stick with voters in November?
  • What would election delays mean for the future of Senegal?
  • Can widespread famine in Ethiopia be averted?
  • Will Putin test America’s commitment to NATO?
  • What has the growth of sports betting meant for professional athletics?
  • Does the FAA need greater authority to properly regulate the aviation industry?
  • Is demilitarization of Gaza an achievable goal?
  • Should the US put more restrictions on the types of weapons provided to Israel?
  • Should the Democrats ditch Joe Biden?
  • Can a coalition government work for Pakistan?
  • Will the Supreme Court let the Texas and Florida social media laws go into effect?
  • Are social media companies doing too little to protect elections around the world?
  • Will Putin outwait the West to win in Ukraine?
  • Is the conflict between the US and Iran entering a new phase?
  • What should House Republican leadership do to get back to the business of governing?
  • Can Donald Tusk restore democracy in Poland?
  • Are anti-gang measures in El Salvador sustainable over the long term?
  • Will Rishi Sunak’s government be forced to back away from plans to send migrants to Rwanda?
  • Will the death of Alexei Navalny galvanize political opposition to Putin?
  • Can Imran Khan run his party from prison?
  • Can anything be done to get control of gang violence in Haiti?
  • Would a second Trump presidency make America less reliable to its international allies?
  • What can be done to improve access to humanitarian aid in Haiti?
  • Is a large-scale international mission necessary to restore security in Haiti?
  • Are delays in aid from the US allowing Russia to win the war in Ukraine?
  • Will Senegal be the next West African democracy to fail?
  • Is there more the federal government should do to crack down on swatting?
  • What more should be done to protect America’s critical infrastructure from cyberattack?
  • Is the lack of US aid to Ukraine already having a tagine effect on the battlefield?
  • Has Donald Trump damaged the Republican Party’s credibility on the issue of national security?
  • Is Modi using the powers of the Indian government to crack down on his political opposition?
  • Will the international response to the death of Navalny make any difference inside of Russia?
  • Is there more the Biden White House can do on its own to deliver more aid to Ukraine?
  • Will Speaker Johnson bring up the foreign aid bill for a vote in the House?
  • Will the Listen to Michigan protest movement force a change in the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel?
  • Will Rafah become a breaking point between the White House and the Netanyahu government?
  • Would Donald Trump’s reelection mean an end to the NATO alliance?
  • Is normalization of the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia still an achievable goal?
  • Are Democrats underestimating Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign?
  • Will IVF become a wedge issue for Republican voters?
  • Who will follow McConnell in leading the Senate Republicans?
  • Are we entering a new arms race in outer space?
  • Will French politicians give in to the demands of the farmer protests?
  • What’s the best path forward for Ukraine?
  • Do Serbs in Kosovo have good reason to fear for their future?
  • Is a government shutdown inevitable?
  • Can Pakistan’s coalition government get the economy back on track?
  • Is Japan’s economic recession a blip or the start of a long-term trend?
  • Will Haley voters move back to Trump for the general election?
  • Will Russia move to annex Transnistria from Moldova?
  • Does Apple’s decision to end its Project Titan election car signal rough times ahead for the tech giant?
  • Does South Korea’s low birth rate justify a national emergency declaration?


Friday, February 2, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 Jan

  • Wil attacks on Russian territory change the Russian public’s support for the war in Ukraine?
  • Will election protests in Serbia result in any real change?
  • Can the spillover effects of the war in Gaza be contained?
  • Is the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border spiraling out of control?
  • Is western support for Ukraine drying up?
  • How quickly will the Supreme Court on cases removing Trump from the 2024 ballot?
  • Will the expansion of the BRICS alliance pose a threat to the dominance of the US dollar on global markets?
  • Will Netanyahu push Israel to a constitutional crisis during a war?
  • Should carbon offset deals be used for nations to meet their COP targets?
  • Will the war in Gaza spiral into a regional conflict?
  • Should the US push for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia?
  • Who should be responsible for rebuilding Gaza after the war?
  • Can Javier Milei push through the austerity measures he wants for Argentina?
  • Will Germany ban the AFD party?
  • How long will Nikki Haley stay in the race?
  • Is the Biden administration delivering on student loan debt relief?
  • How will the judgment in the E Jean Carroll defamation case impact Donald Trump's campaign for the White House?
  • Can Congressional Republicans find a way to get to yes on a board security deal?
  • Has the House Republican Conference become completely dysfunctional?
  • Should western nations seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
  • Will other NATO countries continue to fund Ukraine without the US?
  • Will liquidation of Evergrande bring stability to China’s ailing real estate markets?
  • What more can the Chinese government do to address youth unemployment?
  • What will alleged links between Hamas and the UNRWA mean for the future of the agency?
  • Can Argentina’s new President get the public behind the changes he wants to make?
  • Will social media companies face new regulations from this Congress?
  • Will Israel force the Palestinians out of Gaza?
  • What will the approval of Exchange Traded Funds mean for the future of Bitcoin?
  • Does Nikki Haley have a realistic chance at the Republican nomination?
  • Will strikes against the Houthis draw the US deeper into the war in Gaza?
  • Do persuadable voters still exist in America?
  • Has Modi done lasting damage to a secular Indian government?
  • Will economic concerns dominate Taiwan’s elections?
  • Will Justice Thomas recuse himself from the Trump cases that come before the Supreme Court?
  • Will any of the Special Counsel’s cases against Donald Trump come to trial before the November elections?
  • Can anything be done to break the hold of gang violence in Haiti?
  • Will Israel forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza?
  • Is the Biden White House out of touch with American voters?
  • Are the Republican primaries just a race for the VP nomination?
  • Has Ecuador become a narco-state?
  • How big of a role will the Supreme Court play in the 2024 Presidential election?
  • How long can Bibi Netanyahu hang on as Prime Minister?
  • Can China broker a peace in Myanmar?
  • Will the ICJ case force Israel to change tactics in Gaza?
  • Will economic concerns in Germany drive up the popularity of the AFD Party?
  • Will economic concerns in France put Marine Le Pen into power?
  • Can Ecuador’s new President bring gang violence under control?
  • Can the US security umbrella continue to deter Chinese military action against Taiwan?
  • What does the resignation of Wayne LaPierre mean for the future of the NRA?
  • Does the political influence of the NRA still matter?
  • Will the Supreme Court end the principle of Chevron Deference?
  • Will the release of the DOJ’s report spur any changes in Uvalde?
  • Should the Biden administration be more assertive in its dispute with Texas over border access?
  • What can the international community do to de-escalate tensions with the Houthis?
  • What will new leadership in Taiwan mean for the future of the relationship with Beijing?
  • Is the monarchy still relevant to the Danish public?
  • Is the monarchy still relevant to the British public?
  • Can Macron halt the advance of the political far-right in France?
  • Does growing youth unemployment pose a threat to the future of the Chinese Communist Party?
  • Will Congress impeach Secretary Mayorkas?
  • Can Democratic Party leadership find a winning message for 2024?
  • Is Speaker Johnson’s job in jeopardy?
  • Will accusations of a conflict of interest derail the Georgia case against Donad Trump?
  • Will Congress be able to pass an immigration deal?
  • Will Congress be able to keep avoiding a government shutdown?
  • Have House Republicans completely lost interest in governing?
  • Can the Haley campaign survive beyond South Carolina?
  • Will a strategy of trial delays pay off for Donald Trump?
  • What more should be done to root out child labor in the US?
  • Has international public opinion turned against Israel in the Gaza war?
  • How quickly will the UK begin to send migrants to Rwanda?
  • Can Rishi Sunak and the Tories survive a general election?
  • Will Haley’s primary campaign damage Donald Trump in the general election?
  • Will the Supreme Court uphold Donald Trump’s removal from the ballot?
  • Has India’s BJP become politically undefeatable?
  • Can widespread famine in Gaza be averted?
  • Is the Biden administration losing patience with Netanyahu?
  • How much are recent stock market gains tied to expectation of Fed rate cuts in the near term?
  • Who will fill the workforce shortages in Israel?
  • Is there any realistic alternative to a two-state solution for Palestine?
  • Has Brexit given a win to Sinn Fein?
  • Will Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party be dissolved?

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Extemp Questions - 2023 Dec.

  •  Is France’s new immigration law a win for Marine Le Pen and the far right?
  • Will the EU’s new immigration agreement stem the flow of migrants?
  • Does Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement have any chance for a future?
  • Has Russia been able to effectively sidestep American economic sanctions?
  • What does de-risking from the Chinese economy look like for Germany?
  • Can Congress cut a deal on aid for Ukraine and Israel?
  • How much influence does the Biden administration have over Israeli tactics in Gaza?
  • Should American universities more aggressively crack down on antisemitism on campus?
  • Is Washington responsible for what Israel does with American weapons?
  • Will Abdul el-Sisi win another term in Egypt?
  • Will Egypt get drawn into the war in Gaza?
  • Can Israel continue to rely on American support for the long term?
  • What should China’s central bank do to shore up the ailing real estate sector?
  • Can Brazil’s political right survive without Bolsonaro?
  • How will generative AI reshape American elections?
  • What does victory in Gaza look like for Israel?
  • What does an Israeli victory in Gaza look like for Palestinians?
  • Is commercial deep-sea mineral mining becoming a reality?
  • Has the vote over representation set back the indigenous rights movement in Australia?
  • Has China’s belt-and-road initiative been successful so far?
  • Does Nikki Haley have a realistic path to the Republican nomination?
  • Does China have enough influence to force a ceasefire in Myanmar?
  • Can the two-state solution still be revived?
  • Can Javier Miles push through the drastic economic changes he wants to make for Argentina?
  • Will President Miley’s places for economic shock treatment work out for Argentina in the long run?
  • Is generational change needed in Taiwan’s leadership?
  • Will the Fed cut interest rates in 2024?
  • Can Taiwan continue to rely on its “silicon shield” to protect it from Beijing?
  • Will President Biden face impeachment in 2024?
  • Will the Supreme Court block access to abortion medications?
  • What would an end to US funding mean for the war in Ukraine?
  • How far will Maduro go to control disputed territory in Guyana?
  • Is real economic change possible in Egypt?
  • Can South Africa’s ANC Party hold onto power in the next election?
  • Is Europe’s support for Ukraine weakening?
  • Would devaluation of the peso do more harm than good for Argentina?
  • What will replace Hamas to govern Gaza after Israel’s war ends?
  • Are House impeachment proceedings against President Biden anything more than a political stunt?
  • What will the Indian high court’s ruling mean for the future of Kashmir?
  • Was the COP28 conference a success?
  • Are civilian casualties in Gaza costing the Netanyahu government international support?
  • Is there any real political opposition to Putin left in Russia?
  • Will the Colorado decision to remove Trump from the ballot matter to Republican voters?
  • Why is America's perception of the economy so far out of step with the numbers?
  • Is there more the Biden administration can do to change its messaging  around economic confidence?
  • Is the White House’s economic messaging starting to break through to voters?
  • What will happen to Gaza after Israel’s war against Hamas ends?
  • Is the war in Gaza pushing the West Bank past the breaking point?
  • What should America;s two major parties be doing to raise up the next generation of leadership?
  • What more should the Biden White House be doing to court younger voters in 2024?
  • What can the GOP do to win over younger voters in 2024?
  • Have the national political parties in America gotten too weak?
  • Is the Republican Party starting to move away from Trump?
  • Will the killing of hostages by Israeli forces change Netanyahu’s tactics in Gaza?
  • How important will ongoing redistributing lawsuits be in the 2024 elections?
  • Will any of the legal cases against Donald Trump make it to trial before the November elections?
  • \Will Congress be able to legislate effectively in 2024?
  • Can Chief Justice Robert’s restore the public reputation of the Supreme Court?
  • Can Mike Johnson survive as House Speaker?
  • Have opponents of further aid to Ukraine already won the fight in Congress?
  • Will Israel expand the Gaza war into Lebanon?
  • Can America’s Evangelical churches contend with modern LGBTQ+ social norms?
  • Is allied support for Ukraine slipping?
  • How soon will the UK’s Conservative Party call an election?
  • Will the election in the DR Congo be annulled?
  • Will attempts to normalize diplomatic relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan be successful?
  • Does the Modi government’s declining record on human rights matter to Indian voters?
  • What can be done to ease the growing threat of famine in Gaza?
  • Can’t anything be done to improve conditions in Sudan?
  • Is Iran leveraging the war in Gaza to its own advantage?


Sunday, December 3, 2023

Extemp Questions - 2023 Nov

  • Will the tensions between Canada and India escalate beyond political rhetoric?
  • What should Congress do to grow America’s shrinking middle class?
  • Will Israel reoccupy Gaza?
  • Can Israel do more to limit civilian casualties in Gaza?
  • What can be done to rebuild local journalism in America?
  • Are Israel’s tactics in Gaza and the Wet Bank growing a new generation of Palestinian terrorists?
  • Does the US face a growing economic recession?
  • Is there more the federal government can do to solve ongoing pharmaceutical shortages?
  • Will Senator Menendez resign?
  • Will the issue of abortion still be salient to voters in 2024?
  • Is the dollar losing importance as a global currency?
  • Does the House have enough time to keep the government funded?
  • What should be done to contain Iran’s influence across the Middle East?
  • Has China’s panda diplomacy with the US ended for good?
  • Can Democrats keep the Senate in 2024?
  • Are driverless cars too unsafe for America’s roads?
  • Will Argentina’s new President be able to stabilize the economy?
  • What can the international community do to counter the growing use of Vietnam as a hub for the narcotics trade?
  • Will Rishi Sunak push the UK’s Tory Party towards the political center?
  • Will Prime Minister Sunak be able to deliver on his plans to send migrants abroad?
  • Will the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct ethics practices of the Justices?
  • Will the meeting between Biden and Xi ease the growing tensions between the US and China?
  • Are Israel’s goals in Gaza achievable?
  • What does the off-year election in Virginia signal for 2024?
  • How quickly will the Republican presidential field winnow down?
  • How soon should Ukraine be granted EU membership?
  • Have economic sanctions lost their effectiveness as a tool or American diplomacy?
  • Should the Biden administration be pushing harder to ensure humanitarian relief in Gaza?
  • Who will run Gaza after the fighting?
  • Has war united the political divisions within Israel?
  • Has political violence become normalized in American politics?
  • Is the war in Ukraine stuck at a statemate?
  • What comes next for Rishi Sunak’s plans to stop the boats?
  • Will labor protests in Bangladesh lead to widespread violence?
  • Will the Chinese government crack down on the export of fentanyl precursors?
  • Will organized labor in the US continue to make significant gains?
  • Is there any chance on the horizon for peace in Sudan?
  • Will the meeting between Biden and Xi bring more American investment to China’s economy?
  • What will the deportations from Pakistan mean for Afghanistan?
  • Can Javier Milei deliver on his promises for Argentina?
  • What does the turmoil at OpenAI signal for the future of the industry?
  • Will violent protests forestall elections in Senegal?
  • Will Senegal be the next nation in the Sahel to face a military coup?
  • Can President Biden bridge the growing rift within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas war?
  • Will the COP28 conference bring any real progress on climate change?
  • What repercussions will India face over accusations of state-sponsored killings of Sikh activists abroad?
  • Can the temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war become a lasting ceasefire?
  • Do Rohingya refugees have a future in Bangladesh?
  • Is Donald Trump’s nomination inevitable?
  • Will Ukraine postpone elections?
  • Will the Haley campaign continue to build momentum?
  • Does the legacy of Henry Kissinger still cast a shadow over American foreign policy?
  • Will New York’s Adult Survivors Act become a model other states copy?
  • Will Trump be disqualified from the ballot in 2024?
  • Should the Biden White House condition aid to Israel on humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank?
  • Will the Israel-Hamas war bring an end to Netanyahu’s government?
  • Should the US lean harder on Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank?
  • Should the Biden White House be more public about discussions with the Israeli government?
  • Will ballot initiatives and direct voting be the path for protecting abortion rights at the state level?

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Extemp Questions - 2023 Oct

  • What will Dianne Feinstein’s passing mean for Senate Democrats?
  • Should all public school lunches be made free?
  • What will the trial of SBF mean for the future of cryptocurrency?
  • Can Congress avoid a shutdown in November?
  • Will Congress force the Supreme Court to adopt a formal code of conduct?
  • Can Japan remain on track to reach net zero carbon by 2050?
  • Should Japan return to nuclear power?
  • When will Japan legalize same-sex marriage?
  • Will Ukraine be forced to give up Donbas?
  • Has the movement for same-sex marriage in India stalled?
  • Is retaking Crimea within Ukraine’s reach?
  • Who will be the next Speaker of the House?
  • Should the US be more outspoken about the growing authoritarianism of the Modi government in India?
  • Does the US need a new long-term strategy towards North Korea?
  • Will the Supreme Court implement ethics reforms in the new term?
  • Has federal prosecution helped Trump’s 2024 campaign?
  • Has Saudi Arabia successfully sportswashed its reputation?
  • Can a new Speaker wrangle the chaotic Republican conference in the House?
  • Will Israel’s war in Gaza break out into a larger regional conflict?
  • Does Israel have a viable military solution for Gaza?
  • Should the US put conditions for the treatment of civilians on military support to Israel?
  • How much was Iran involved with the Hamas attacks against Israel?
  • Will Netanyahu bear a political cost for military and intelligence failures around the Hamas attacks against Israel?
  • Have the Hamas attacks against Israel set back the Palestinian cause?
  • Should the US continue to provide support to both Israel and Ukraine?
  • Where does the movement for women’s rights in Iran go from here?
  • Can anyone successfully manage the House Republicans?
  • Has establishing a Palestinian state become impossible?
  • Will the New York state case against his family business damage Donald Trump politically?
  • Will Israel’s war in Gaza expand into a larger regional conflict?
  • Is Israel ignoring humanitarian concerns in Gaza?
  • What can be done to prevent local elections from being swamped by national political polarization?
  • How long will the House remain without a Speaker?
  • Can Brazil’s government do more to top fires in the Amazon?
  • Is Niger turning away from the international community?
  • Is Democracy in Poland under threat>
  • Will the AI safety summit in the UK bring any practical results?
  • Is climate change starting to have major effects on Europe’s tourism economy?
  • Has climate change become a critical security threat for Europe?
  • Will the war in Gaza mean an end to the Presidency of Mahmoud Abbas?
  • Will the Hamas attacks forestall diplomatic talks between Israel and the Arab states?
  • Does building more of the border wall contradict the Biden administration's stated policy goals?
  • Should US aid to Israel be conditioned on the long-term plans for Gaza?
  • Have China’s human rights violations against the Uyghurs become normalized?
  • How will the fighting in Gaza change the Biden administration’s strategic plans towards the Middle East?
  • Is corporate debt a major threat to the global economy?
  • When will Palestinians get new elections?
  • Will Argentina make the switch to the US dollar?
  • Is this election the beginning of the end for Poland’s Law and Justice Party?
  • What should the Biden White House be doing to bring his approval numbers up?
  • Does the US still have the international clout to get involved in Mideast Peace?
  • Can Israel achieve its stated goal of ending Hamas?
  • Can Speaker Mike Johnson manage the Republican conference in the House?
  • How long can Mike Johnson retain the Speaker’s gavel?
  • Is Donald Trump’s nomination inevitable?
  • Are there any steps this Congress would be willing to take to stop the epidemic of mass shootings?
  • How should the US regulate cryptocurrencies?
  • What can be done to end the civil war in Myanmar?
  • What will the return of Donald Tusk mean for the political future of Poland?
  • Should Israel be doing more to limit civilian casualties in Gaza?
  • Will government bailouts to Pemex drag down Mexico’s economy?
  • Will the 2024 elections see a major political realignment?
  • Is Republican chaos in Congress presenting America from responding to global crises?
  • Will the State Department revolt against President Biden’s support for Israel?
  • Will The Fed raise interest rates again?
  • Will Iran get more directly involved in the war in Gaza?
  • What can Erdogan do to bring more foreign investment to Turkey?
  • Can anything be done to bring Lebanon back from the brink of collapse?
  • What will Pakistan’s decision to expel migrants mean for Afghans fleeing the Taliban?
  • Will Imran Khan be freed?
  • Can new leadership solve Argentina’s economic crisis?
  • Will Netanyahu be forced out of office again?
  • Should the Chinese government be doing more to stabilize the property sector?
  • Does Dean Phillips pose a threat to President Biden’s reelection campaign?
  • Can Maduro be trusted to hold free and fair elections in Venezuela?
  • Have American economic sanctions been effective against Venezuela?
  • Is Mike Johnson up to the challenge of being the Speaker of the House?
  • Is hype keeping cryptocurrencies alive?
  • Should President Biden step aside in 2024?
  • Will Ohio’s abortion ballot measure pass?

Monday, October 2, 2023

Extemp Questions - 2023 Sept.

  • What steps can the Biden administration take to make the US a better partner to the global south?
  • Can Speaker McCarthy stop GOP hardliners from shutting down the government?
  • Can this Congress get anything big accomplished before the 2024 election?
  • Should Senator McConnell resign over health concerns?
  • Will Congress pass the Afghan Adjustment Act?
  • Has climate change become a major national security issue?
  • Do economic sanctions still make any difference against North Korea?
  • How much is the environmental protest movement reshaping EU policy?
  • Will Bangladesh push forward with the legal case against Muhammad Yunus?
  • Has the pandemic permanently changed the role of women in the workplace?
  • Will the Biden administration be able to close the gun show loophole through executive action?
  • Can Congress avoid a government shutdown?
  • Are Macron’s policies making it more difficult for immigrants to integrate into French society?
  • What more should Japan be doing to adapt to its aging population?
  • What steps should the Japanese government take to address the low birth rate?
  • Can the enhanced child tax credit make it into the next Congressional budget?
  • Will his legal troubles impact Donald Trump’s ability to win the Republican nomination?
  • Will the AUW’s strike end successfully?
  • Will the 14th Amendment be used to block Trump from the ballot in 2024?
  • Is Ireland on a path towards unification?
  • Is there more the US can do to bring the warring sides in Sudan to the negotiating table?
  • Is the American market for legal marijuana oversaturated?
  • Is America facing a child care crisis?
  • What will a comprehensive partnership with the US mean for Vietnam’s future?
  • Are major police reforms needed in France?
  • Should there be a global tax regime to fund developing nations’ actions to combat climate change?
  • Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive progressing too slowly to be effective?
  • Will Thailand’s coalition government be able to actually govern?
  • What comes next for Gabon?
  • Should EU nations be doing more to ensure their own long-term energy security?
  • Will Congressional Republicans force the cutoff of aid to Ukraine?
  • How big of an issue will age be for President Biden’s campaign?
  • Will the right people be held responsible for the Greek migrant boat disaster?
  • Has the security situation in Haiti become unsolvable?
  • Can anyone act as an honest broker for peace between the warring sides in Sudan?
  • Will Zelenskyy’s decision to replace the defense minister make Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive more difficult?
  • Is global poverty driving up child sexual exploitation around the world?
  • How strong is Speaker McCarthy’s control over House Republicans?
  • Will Republicans in the House strip Kevin McCarthy of the Speaker’s gavel?
  • Can Ecuador’s upcoming elections bring it back from the brink?
  • Does Venezuela’s raid on a gang-run jail mark a turning point in the fight against criminal gangs?
  • Does social media have too much influence over American elections?
  • Should museums be forced to return artifacts acquired as a result of colonialism?
  • Will South Korea’s education system be reformed?
  • Has Brexit permanently changed the culture of UK politics?
  • Should the US reconsider the size of its overseas military troop presence?
  • Should the US hold back aid to Egypt?
  • Will the US cut back aid to Ukraine?
  • What does Senator Romney’s retirement signal about the future of the Republican Party?
  • Can the global south lead the way on climate change action?
  • Will Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations?
  • What would diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia mean for the future of Palestine?
  • What can the international community do to make military coups less common in Africa?
  • Is China facing an economic fall?
  • How long will the UAW strike last?
  • Will artificial intelligence tools create more new problems than it helps solve?
  • Will Google’s antitrust lawsuit mean big changes coming for big tech?
  • Will Bosnia’s Serbs move towards secession?
  • Will education be a willing issue for Republicans in 2024?
  • Will the tragic flooding in Libya force government unity?
  • Will greater cooperation with Russia increase the threat posed by North Korea?
  • Can the US auto industry adapt quick enough for the switch to electric vehicles?
  • Is candidate age a bigger problem for Biden than it is for Trump?
  • What can the Biden White House do to drive up Democratic voter enthusiasm?
  • Will Congress restore the expanded child tax credit?
  • What role should the federal government play in recovering student learning loss from the pandemic?
  • Should the federal government dedicate more resources to the investigation of UAPs?
  • Is the ANC doing enough to address public outcry against migrants in South Africa?
  • Has the Biden administration given up trying to police the southern border?
  • What comes next for Iran’s protests over the compulsory hijab wearing?
  • What can be done to reverse the growing trend of gun suicides in America?
  • Will Prime Minister Modi face any political consequence for failing to adequately protect India’s minorities?
  • Where will the growing tensions between Canada and India go next?
  • Are disruptive protests hiring the green political movement in Europe?
  • Should international organizations play a bigger role in rooting out government corruption in Africa?
  • What should be done to get Chile’s economy back on the right track?
  • Has Rishi Sunak damaged the UK’s leadership role in the global fight to curb carbon emissions?
  • Is America’s security umbrella becoming less effective at countering China’s actions in the South China sea?
  • Will the violence in Nagorno Karabakh escalate into a full-blown war between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
  • Is a long-term peace in Nagorno Karabakh still possible?
  • Will the retirement of Rupert Murdoch damage the role Fox News plays in the conservative media ecosystem?
  • Will Senator Menendez resign?
  • Has the Biden administration been too soft with MBS over Saudi Arabia’s human rights practices?
  • Is reform of the UN Security Council needed?
  • Will the killing of migrants by border guards have any consequences for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?
  • Has China’s Belt and Road Initiative been a success?
  • Should Lula be doing more to revitalize Brazil’s economy?
  • Are sanctions and war casualties starting to have an effect on the Russian public?
  • Does the center-left still have a future in Israeli politics?
  • Are we in the middle of a new global space race?
  • Is far-right ideology on the rise once again in Germany?
  • Will the impeachment inquiry into President Biden blow back on swing state Republicans?
  • Will Evergrande’s financial problems spill over into the larger Chinese economy?
  • What does victory look like for Ukraine?
  • What will France’s withdrawal from Niger mean for anti-terrorism efforts in the Sahel?
  • Is the Thai public ready to make reforms to the monarchy?
  • Does the return of Travis King signal hope for the relationship between the US and North Korea?
  • Is foreign military intervention necessary to avoid complete civil war in Haiti?
  • Will regulators be able to put sufficient safeguards around AI before it gets out of control?
  • Will environmental lawsuits brought by youth force governments to take more climate change action?
  • Will the New York summary judgment mean an end to the Trump business organization?
  • Is there anything left of Hong Kong’s autonomy?
  • Can anything be done to reverse Afghanistan’s economic collapse?
  • Will a government shutdown blow back harder on Democrats or Republicans?
  • Is a 45 day continuing resolution enough time for Congress to finalize an agreement on appropriations?
  • Can the Supreme Court be trusted to police its own ethics?
  • Will President Biden’s new Office of Gun Violence Prevent find success?
  • Is international aid and support starting to fall victim to Ukraine fatigue?


Saturday, September 2, 2023

Extemp Questions - 2023 August

  • Do the Democrats have a model for how to win in swing states in 2024?
  • Has Russian infighting weakened Vladimir Putin?
  • Has Gerrymandering destroyed America’s political center?
  • Has America’s special relationship with Saudi Arabia outlived its usefulness?
  • Has America’s special relationship with Israel outlived its usefulness?
  • Is America still a model for the world?
  • How far will China’s economic slowdown go?
  • Has the UN become obsolete?
  • Is it time for the US to expand the use of nuclear power?
  • Should the Supreme Court be expanded?
  • Will AI do more harm than good?
  • Will Australia vote in favor of recognizing its indigenous people?
  • Will Donald Trump’s multiple indictments matter to Republican primary voters?
  • Is an international military force necessary to stabilize Haiti?
  • Will drone attacks inside Russian borders harden the resolve of the Russian public for Putin’s war in Ukraine?
  • Will downgrading the US debt rating scare lawmakers straight when it comes to the debt ceiling?
  • How long can Myanmar’s military junta remain in power?
  • Will China face any consequences for helping Russia bypass international sanctions?
  • How will the military coup in Niger affect western nations’ involvement in the fight against Islamic extremists in the region?
  • Why are military coups becoming more common in west Africa?
  • Is government corruption still a major problem in Colombia?
  • Will the violence in India’s Manipur region spread?
  • Is Prime Minister Modi tacitly encouraging violence against India’s minority populations?
  • Are the Paris Agreement climate change goals an impossible dream?
  • Is peace in Yemen any closer to reality?
  • What can be done to end the fighting in Sudan?
  • Will Republican Party leadership continue to close ranks around Donald Trump?
  • Is Cambodia ready for a new generation of leadership?
  • Will Britain’s housing crisis cost Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister’s seat?
  • What should be done to fix Britain’s affordable housing crisis?
  • Has the Zanu PF party fixed the election in Zimbabwe?
  • Is the overturning of Roe responsible for an increase in domestic violence?
  • Do America’s allies have a reason to question the US commitment to the NATO alliance?
  • Will America’s green energy transition fall victim to NIMBY-ism?
  • Does Ron DeSantis still have a path to the Republican nomination in 2024?
  • Will Congress let Section 702 expire?
  • Should Congress renew Section 702?
  • Will federal and state indictments against Donald Trump and his allies drive down Republican voter turnout in 2024?
  • What can be done to slow the loss of Antarctic sea ice?
  • Will France withdraw from the Sahel?
  • Will Donald Trump face trial before the 2024 elections?
  • Is America any closer to achieving meaningful police reform?
  • Why haven’t more red states enacted greater support for mothers and infants in the wake of the Dobbs decision?
  • Will the Wager Group become the dominant security force in the Sahel?
  • Will pressure from ECOWAS force the coup leaders in Niger to reverse course?
  • Is America headed towards another government shutdown?
  • Is the crackdown of political opposition in Russia getting worse?
  • Will the return of Iran’s morality policy see renewed public protests?
  • Will more African nations pass strict anti-LGBTQ laws?
  • Has Speaker McCarthy lost control of the House?
  • Will Republicans in the House push forward with efforts to impeach President Biden?
  • Has the Taliban been successful at curbing narcotics production in Afghanistan?
  • What more should the US be doing to address the root causes of the migration crisis at the southern border?
  • Can Colombia’s President Petro finalize a peace deal with the ELN?
  • Will there be more shoes to drop in the Special Counsel’s investigation of Donald Trump?
  • Can anything be done to reverse the decline of local journalism across America?
  • Is the decline of local journalism contributing to America’s political polarization?
  • What steps should be taken to ensure that the opioid settlement funds are spent appropriately?
  • Should the US start to phase out assistance to Israel?
  • What can be done to stop the cycle of violence between Israeli settlers, Palestinians and the Israeli military?
  • Has the Iranian government quashed the protest movement that rose up after the death of Mahsa Amini?
  • Will ongoing ethics issues involving Justice Clarence Thomas force Congressional action?
  • Is public discontent in Iran growing once again?
  • Has organized crime in Ecuador become more powerful than the government?
  • Will the unfreezing of Iranian assets encourage more foreign governments to lock up Americans?
  • What more should the Biden administration do to speed visas for Afghan allies and their families?
  • Will Special Counsel Jack Smith indict Trump’s co-conspirators in the January 6’th care?
  • Are America’s campaign finance laws still effective?
  • Does America need new campaign finance reforms?
  • Will the Biden administration be more aggressive in enforcing environmental protections ahead of the 2024 elections?
  • Will Trump participate in the Republican primary debates?
  • Are the BRICS nations ready to expand their trading block?
  • What effect will the investigations into Hunter Biden have on Joe Biden’s re-election bid?
  • Will the effects of climate change force the federal government to significantly increase emergency spending?
  • Will abortion still be a winning issue for Democrats in 2024?
  • Should the Biden administration end contracts with private companies running immigration detention centers?
  • Should the Biden administration do more to ensure accountability for the mistreatment of immigration detainees?
  • Will indictments cut into Donald Trump’s campaign fundraising?
  • What can be done to reverse the trend of skilled workers leaving Zimbabwe?
  • Has government corruption in Argentina become impossible to control?
  • Is Ecuador becoming a failed state?
  • What can be done to reverse the growing trend of political violence in Ecuador?
  • Are sanctions taking their toll on the Russian economy?
  • Will the federal government shut down Texas Gov. Abbott’s Operation Lone Star?
  • Can President Biden energize Democratic voters to turn out in the 2024 elections?
  • What can the government in Zimbabwe do to bring in foreign investment?
  • Should western nations be engaging with the Afghan Taliban?
  • Is there more the US can do to confront Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses?
  • Will ECOWAS move forward with military intervention in Niger?
  • Can anything be done to get inflation under control in Zimbabwe?
  • Does America’s child care system need major overhaul?
  • Is it time for the US to have paid parental leave?
  • Will the Held v Montana decision trigger new youth-led environmental lawsuits across America?
  • How quickly should the Biden administration move forward with new restrictions on PFAS in water?
  • Does Ukraine need to recalibrate what a successful counteroffensive looks like?
  • What should be done about thefts from the British Museum?
  • Is solving rural poverty critical to India’s long-term security?
  • Will the trilateral agreement between Japan, South Korea and the US restrain China’s actions in the region?
  • Will Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations?
  • Can Trump win a general election in 2024?
  • Will No Labels run a presidenta ticket in 2024?
  • What more can the US do to contain the North Korean nuclear threat?
  • Has South Korea become desensitized to the threat posed by North Korea?
  • Is the international security threat posed by North Korea growing?
  • Will the Purdue pharma case see the Supreme Court overhaul the US bankruptcy system?
  • Where should nuclear energy fit into a carbon-free future?
  • What will it take to put green energy on the grid?
  • Will pushing culture war issues work for Republican candidates in 2024?
  • Will Congress let the PEPFAR program expire?
  • How long can the Zanu PF party hold onto power in Zimbabwe?
  • Will India’s successful moon landing incentivize space exploration by other nations?
  • What does a successful moon landing mean for the future of India?
  • Will the death of Wagner’s leadership have a direct effect on the frontline fighting in Ukraine?
  • Can Guatemala’s new President find success in fighting corruption?
  •  Does it matter whether Donald Trump believes his own lies about the 2020 election?
  • Who won the first Republican primary debate?
  • Is China’s post-pandemic economic recovery starting to get back on track?
  • What more can Xi do to speed China’s economic recovery?
  • What measures should Congress take to help Americans adapt to the economic costs of extreme weather events becoming more common?
  • Is there discord among Taliban leadership over the restrictions placed on Afghan women?
  • What comes next for the opposition party in Zimbabwe?
  • What can Zimbabwe do to break out of its economic death spiral?
  • Can Argentina break out of its inflationary spiral?
  • What will the loss of Wagner’s top leadership mean for its ongoing operations in Africa?
  • Is the anger at Japan over the release of water from Fukushima justified?
  • What comes next for Thailand’s Move Forward Party?
  • What will the return of Thaksin Shinawatra mean for the future of Thailand?
  • Are former Russian prisoners freed after fighting in Ukraine creating new problems for the Russian public?
  • Should Congress have term limits?
  • What comes next for the Wagner Group forces around the world?
  • Is environmental radicalism on the rise in France?
  • Why doesn’t Germany’s Green Party have more political clout?
  • Can China’s economy adapt quick enough to meet its aging population?
  • Is China’s property market facing a collapse in the near term?
  • What can Congress do to rebuild public trust in the courts?
  • Will Israelis be allowed to enter the US without a visa?