Friday, April 3, 2015

Extemp Questions March 2015


  • Will Netanyahu retain leadership of Israel? 
  • Will continued brinkmanship over Ukraine escalate? 
  • Has the War on Drugs already been lost? 
  • Would a nuclear deal with Iran improve stability in the Middle East? 
  • Can Republican effective court Hispanic voters in 2016? 
  • Can the Democratic Party field a viable competitor for Hillary Clinton in 2016? 
  • Does the Euro pose a risk to the stability of the EU? 
  • Should Britain leave the EU? 
  • Is a nuclear deal with Iran necessary for regional stability? 
  • Should developed nations change their immigration rules for asylum seekers and refugees? 
  • What effect will security concerns have on Nigeria’s election? 
  • What steps can be taken to end the fighting in Yemen? 
  • Will rebel forces in Yemen effect a lasting revolution? 
  • Does the continued violence in Yemen create the threat of a larger scale regional conflict? 
  • Is Iran’s regional influence growing too large? 
  • Does American intellectual property law need major reform to deal with the modern digital age? 
  • Are America privacy laws able to properly cope with current technology? 
  • Is there a viable alternative to the Assad regime in Syria? 
  • Does Netanyahu’s win change Israel’s relationship with the US? 
  • Will the Republican controlled Congress continue to block confirmation of Obama appointees? 
  • Should the American economy be worried about inflation? 
  • Is there a real possibility of reforming the Greek economy? 
  • Will Greece fall out of the Euro? 
  • Will Nigeria slip into instability and violence? 
  • Is a weak nuclear deal with Iran worse than no nuclear deal at all? 
  • What impact will Hispanic voters have on the 2016 election? 
  • Have Western economic sanctions against Russia had the desired effect? 
  • What effect will continued economic strain have on Vladimir Putin’s leadership? 
  • How can China develop a sustainable economy? 
  • Does the government of China still have significant corruption problems? 
  • What role should the US play amidst regional tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia? 
  • Can a strong Iran and a strong Saudi Arabia coexist peacefully in the Middle East?