Thursday, June 2, 2016

Extemp Questions April/May 2016

April
  • What can Trump do to win a general election against Clinton or Sanders? 
  • Should the international community put more pressure on the Egyptian government to release political prisoners? 
  • Should the rising cost of higher education be a higher priority for Congress? 
  • Will the “Panama Papers” leak incite international business and banking reforms? 
  • Should US strengthen military defense ties with allies in Asia? 
  • Would a Trump nomination do lasting damage to the Republican Party? 
  • Is the Republican Party prepared for the reaction of his supporters if Trump is denied the nomination? 
  • Should the US dedicate more resources to combating terrorist groups in Yemen? 
  • What role should Israel play in combating ISIS? 
  • What strategic role should Turkey play in combating ISIS? 
  • Do the Kurdish forces in Iraq and Turkey pose a rise to regional stability? 
  • Is the global economy’s dependence on the Internet growing faster than our ability to properly secure the Internet? 
  • What chance does the US economy have of regaining its manufacturing strength? 
  • Should the federal government do more to regulate the payday loan industry? 
  • Will the British EU referendum cause regional economic instability? 
  • Is the Russian economy set for another dramatic fall? 
  • What effect should the US Presidential election have on the forthcoming “Brexit” vote in the UK? 

 May
  • What has been the real effects of the Snowden leaks? 
  • Will the Panama Papers leak result in any international tax reforms? 
  • How much damage would a contested convention do to the Republican Party? 
  • Does Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination signal a fundamental shift for the Republican Party base? 
  • How much will an unconventional candidate like Trump affect voter turnout in the general election? 
  • Will the Republican Party unite behind Trump? 
  • Will Greece leave the EU? What should be done to grow the Greek economy? 
  • Is a solution to the Greek debt problem on the horizon? Does China face a major debt crisis? 
  • What steps should Congress take to provide economic relief to Puerto Rico? 
  • Does “shadow banking” in China pose a serious economic risk? 
  • Does modern media inadequately cover the nuance of important political issues? 
  • How much will social media affect the general election? 
  • Will Brazilians be able to put their trust in new government leadership? 
  • Would Britain be better off leaving the EU? 
  • Does the Republican Party face an uphill battle with voter demographics? 
  • What is necessary for the Iraqi government to establish lasting security? 
  • Are the current Syrian peace talks a waste of time? 
  • Should the international community put greater pressure on the Egyptian government for the protection of journalists? 
  • What should be done to abate the economic crisis in Venezuela? 
  • Are Venezuelan President Maduro’s days numbered? 
  • Does government corruption in Balkan nations pose a risk to regional stability?
  •  Should the federal government do more to protect American cybersecurity? 
  • Does Boko Haram still pose a significant threat to regional security in Africa? 
  • Will civil unrest and violence in Venezuela continue to escalate? 
  • Is the international community doing enough to curb the spread of the Zika virus? 
  • Have the Panama Papers disclosures been helpful in rooting out government corruption? 
  • In the wake of the Panama Papers, should the US reform its financial disclosure requirements? 
  • Should the US push for closer economic ties with Vietnam?