Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Extemp Questions Aug. 2015


  • What will his clean power plan mean for President Obama’s environmental legacy?
  • Should the European Central Bank do additional quantitative easing?
  • Has the international community failed Haiti?
  • What can be done to restore confidence in the Mexican government?
  • Can corruption in Mexico be brought under control?
  • Is greater federal regulation of civilian drone use necessary?
  • should America play a greater leadership role in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions?
  • What reforms should be made to the US patent system?
  • Have the goals of the Arab Spring failed to materialize?
  • Is the Chinese stock market poised for another fall?
  • Does China’s currency devaluation pose a risk to the global economy?
  • Will Joe Biden make a run for the Presidency?
  • What does the future hold for US - Cuba relations?
  • Should Congress rethink federal policy around wildfires?
  • What role will Japan play in the future of Asia’s regional economy?
  • Should EU take more active measures to oppose Russia in the Ukraine?
  • Are Internet security issues slowing the economic growth of the technology sector?
  • Should new immigration policy be a priority for the EU?
  • Will the Greek snap election show a clear decision to end austerity measures?
  • Has Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras really lost his political mandate from the Greek people?
  • What does the future hold for the Chinese economy?
  • Will the Chinese government impose further current devaluation?
  • Does the Iran nuclear deal create a bigger risk for Israel than no deal at all?
  • Should NATO forces take a more active combat role in Syria?
  • What would a slowdown of the Chinese economy mean for global economic health?
  • Should the federal government impose fines for online businesses with weak cybersecurity?
  • Does Donald Trump’s campaign damage the message of the Republican Party?
  • Will questions over State Department emails scuttle Hillary Clinton’s campaign?