Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Extemp Questions (through April 2012

Sigh, I keep forgetting to post these. I keep them all in Google docs, you'd think I could update the blog list more often...

•Can the ECB stabilize the Euro Zone economies?
•What can be done to reduce the polarization between the Republican and Democratic Parties in American politics?
•Can a new Italian government restore market confidence in the Euro Zone?
•Should the UN impose new sanctions on Iran to block the development of a nuclear weapon?
•Should the ECB act as a lender of last resort for Euro countries’ national debt?
•How can the international community help Afghanistan build an effective government?
•how can the relationship between the Afghan government and the international community be normalized?
•What can be done to curb corruption in the Afghan government?
•Should India be invited to permanent membership of the UN Security Council?
•When should Turkey join the EU?
•Does the rise of Iranian influence in the Muslim world a serious threat to mid-east peace?
•How is the European debt crisis progressing?
•Can tax reform solve America’s deficit problems?
•Is the federal government doing enough to combat online piracy?
•Does rising militant Islam in Pakistan a significant long-term threat to US interests in the Middle East?
•What can be done to reduce America’s prison overcrowding?
•Can President Obama win re-election on economic issues?
•What role should the US play in Syria?
•How can the Mexican government successfully combat drug cartels?
•Is the federal government doing enough to prevent the violence of Mexican drug cartels from spreading across the border?
•Can / How can Romney win over independent voters in the 2012 general election?
•Will the Afghan government be able to maintain stability after US troops withdraw?
•Is America’s counter--insurgency strategy working in Afghanistan?
•Has the Republican Presidential primary weakened the party’s chances in the general election?
•Will unemployment be the key issue in the Presidential election?
•Is America’s energy policy adequate?
•Has the American public become comfortable being in a constant state of war?
•Can Romney win over centrist voters in the general election?
•Is Tamil reconciliation proceeding successfully in Sri Lanka?
•What does Putin’s re-election mean for the future of democracy in Russia?
•Will austerity measures create political upheaval across the EU?
•Are continuing rises in oil prices a significant risk to the global economy?
•Will protests over Putin’s re-election lead to any real electoral reforms in Russia?
•Should Romney select a strong conservaitve running mate to garner the support of the party base for the general election?
•Does Romney need a Tea Party running mate to beat Obama in the general election?
•What impact has the Fukushima disaster had on the future of global nuclear energy development?
•Should China grow its use of nuclear power?
•Are economic reforms in Cuba on the horizon?
•Should developing nations have greater influence in determining the leadership of the World Bank (or IMF)?
•Can Chile sustain its high rate of economic growth?
•Has the Obama Administration done enough to curb the rising costs of higher education?
•Who should Romney select as a running mater?