Extemp Questions 2018 Nov

• Will ethics investigations into members of his cabinet have any political consequences for President Trump?
• Does withdrawal from the INF pose a serious risk to US national security?
• Does the killing of Jamal Khashoggi have greater implications for the Middle East regionally?
• Is the US alliance with Saudi Arabia in jeopardy?
• What effect will the Khashoggi case on the relationship between Turkey and Saudi Arabia?
• Is President Trump’s rhetoric fueling political violence?
• What steps should the DOJ take to curb the recent rise in antisemitism?
• Will the fraying relationship between Japan and South Korea have a measurable effect on regional stability?
• Will the election of Jair Bolsonaro erode the progress made under Democratic rule in Brazil?
• Will growing international pressure to end the war in Yemen find success?
• Has the Trump Administration made real progress on North Korean denuclearization?
• Will US withdrawal from the INF trigger a new arms race?
• Can Jair Bolsonaro fulfill his campaign promise to stamp out government corruption in Brazil?
• Cann Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman still implement his plans to modernize Saudi Arabia?
• What will Angela Merkel's retirement mean for the future of Europe?
• Will debt obligations to China be disastrous for African nations?
• Should Congress move to restrict dark money spending on political campaigns?
• Should the US be doing more to alleviate famine conditions in Yemen?
• Will imposing new sanctions bring Iran back to the negotiating table?
• Can Germany continue to lead Europe after Merkel?
• Is a military solution in Afghanistan still possible?
• Are conditions for women in the American workplace improving?
• Will Evangelical voters continue to support President Trump?
• Does Sri Lanka’s political crisis risk sparking new rounds of violence?
• Will the US push for a peace deal in Yemen succeed?
• Will Iran stick with the JCPOA?
• Is an end to the war in Syria on the horizon?
• What does Bolsonaro’s election mean for the future of politics in Brazil?
• Does the growth of the Hindu Nationalist movement pose a threat to the future of India?
• Is the dismantling of the secular state in Turkey a reversible trend?
• Can peace in Syria hold while Assad remains in power?
• Do the false claims of President Trump damage the credibility of the US government on the global stage?
• Will President Trump’s escalating rhetoric on immigration backfire?
• Does President Trump still have an opportunity to unite the country?
• How much is the new Social Credit system reshaping Chinese society?
• What will the removal of Jeff Sessions mean for Robert Mueller’s investigation?
• Can President Trump work with a Democratic majority in the House?
• Will Congress pass legislation to protect the Special Counsel investigation?
• Can the President and a divided Congress cut a deal on infrastructure spending?
• Will a divided Congress lead to legislative gridlock?
• Will the contentious relationship between the President and the press continue to escalate?
• What will be the legislative priority for the new Democratic majority in the House?
• Will the American public continue to accept the occurrence of mass shootings?
• Will the acting Attorney General recuse himself from the Mueller investigation?
• Can the Trump Administration secure the global support needed to broker a new deal with Iran?
• Have American political parties permanently realigned along the urban and rural divide?
• Has the time come for Congressional Democrats to select a new generation of leadership?
• Has progress towards North Korea’s denuclearization stalled?
• Is America angling towards regime change in Iran?
• Is the news media getting better at covering President Trump?
• What should the GOP do to regain independent voters?
• Will US sanctions weaken the position of reformers within the Iranian government?
• Will US markets continue to see significant volatility in 2019?
• What can be done to diffuse the escalating hostility between Israel and Hamas in Gaza?
• What additional steps should the Trump Administration take to counter North Korea’s missile program?
• Will Democrats make a push for gun control in the new Congress?
• Are federal law enforcement agencies doing all they can to combat white nationalist violence in America?
• What’s behind the growing popularity of the Green Party in Germany?
• Can the new split Congress avoid partisan gridlock?
• Did the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v Holder have negative effects on the midterm elections?
• What can President Trump do to regain the support of suburban voters?
• What more can Modi’s government do to improve air quality in Indian cities?
• Will more states move to restore the voting rights of convicted felons?
• Is the increased scrutiny on Saudi Arabia over the death of Jamal Khashoggi abating?
• Are the European nations getting better at combatting Russian disinformation campaigns?
• Should the Trump Administration take stronger action against the Saudi Arabian government?
• Will Theresa May survive Brexit?
• Will Britons get a second Brexit referendum?
• Can Prime Minister May get her Brexit deal through Parliament?
• Is it safe for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to return to Myanmar?
• What effect will sanctions have on the US-Saudi relationship?
• Is a new global charter to better regulate the Internet needed?
• Is John Kelly on the way out as White House Chief of Staff?
• Will midterm staff shake-ups make it more difficult for President Trump to govern effectively?
• Will Nancy Pelosi become the next Speaker of the House?
• Is the presence of US military personnel a political win for the Trump Administration?
• Are the FDA’s actions to limit underage access to nicotine too little, too late?
• Is the problem of staffing key government positions getting worse for the Trump Administration?
• How much damage will Brexit do to the UK economy?
• What can Congress do to better regulate commercial access to citizens’ personal information?
• Can anything be done to bring Taliban violence in Afghanistan under control?
• Should Congress do more to close the gender pay gap?
• Can individual states pick up the federal government’s slack when it comes to combating climate change?
• Can President Trump cut a deal with China to end his trade war?
• Has President Trump lived up to his 2016 campaign promises so far?
• What should Congress do to combat the rising costs of prescription medications?
• Should Congress restrict the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in setting prescription drug prices?
• Should Medicare be allowed to negotiate for lower prescription drug pricing?
• Should federal law enforcement dedicate more resources to cracking down on hate crimes? 
• Is the Trump White House taking appropriate action against Saudi Arabia over the Khashoggi killing?
• Will the addition of work requirements onto Medicaid put an undue burden on low-income Americans?
• Should the midterm elections be seen as an national rebuke of President Trump?
• Can social media companies be trusted to adequately police content on their platforms without government regulation?
• Is the US economy headed towards a recession?
• Should the federal minimum wage be raised?
• Was the deployment of US military personnel to the southern border unnecessary?
• Will scandals over White House staff using personal email for government work hang over the Trump Administration?
• Can the government of Emmerson Mnangagwa bring Zimbabwe’s economic crisis under control?
• Are Saudi humanitarian efforts in Yemen a failure?
• Is President Trump undermining the institution of an independent judiciary?
• Will Congress force President Trump to take a stronger stance against Saudi Arabia?
• Will the midterms mark a major turning point for the Trump White House?
• Can Bibi Netanyahu keep his government together?
• Will President Trump’s handling of the Khashoggi killing give cover to other human rights abuses around the world?
• Should European museums return art and artifacts acquired under colonial rule?
• Has self-regulation of social media companies failed?
• What measures should the Nigerian government take to reform and improve their health care system?
• Is Nigeria’s health care system in crisis?
• Can a Medicare-for-all System work in America?
• How much of global development problems can be solved through large-scale philanthropy?
• Can GMO crops save Africa?
• Has the Trump Administration failed the American public in its response to natural disasters?
• What will it take to end Venezuela’s migration crisis?
• Can Maduro end hyperinflation in Venezuela?
• Is the hard-fought peace between the Colombian government and rebel factions on the brink of collapse?
• Can AMLO change Mexico?
• What measures will AMLO take to crack down on corruption in Mexico?
• Can President Trump cut a deal on immigration with Mexico’s new President?
• Is Robert Mueller’s investigation nearing an end?
• Does Europe have a major problem integrating immigrants into their societies?
• Are the Mexican public’s expectations of AMLO too high?
• Are lawsuits against the drug manufacturers a key part of the solution to America’s opioid epidemic?
• Is a lack of effective policing an existential threat to global fisheries?
• Is North Korea really willing to denuclearize?
• Does the Trump White House have realistic expectations for North Korean denuclearization?
• Has the Trump Administration significantly reduced the threat from North Korea?
• What will the new Iraqi government for the US-Iraqi relationship?
• What will Mexico’s new leadership mean for the relationship with the US?
• What can be done in Iraq to make a real dent in government corruption?
• Will a new Congress force the Trump Administration to take more action in addressing the threat from climate change?
• What should the international community do to stave off a famine crisis in Yemen?
• Is a political solution to end the fighting in Yemen still impossible?
• Should the Trump Administration increase development aid to Latin America?
• Will funding for President Trump’s border wall force a government shutdown?
• What can be done to increase how much Americans recycle?
• Is America starting to more forcefully challenge China’s role in the South China Sea?
• Will the Khashoggi case improve the relationship between Turkey and the west?
• What can be done to overcome the stalled progress in eradicating Malaria around the world?
• Is the poor relationship between Vladimir Putin and the west stifling the Russian economy?
• Is support for Putin among the Russian public starting to fall away?
• Will there be an upside for the UK from Brexit?
• Is technology making it significantly more difficult for financial crimes investigators to stop global money laundering?
• Are bitcoin and the blockchain the future of banking?
• Is the federal government doing enough to ensure the cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure?
• Is Amazon’s HQ2 selection a good deal for the winning cities?
• What should be done to improve America’s transportation infrastructure?
• Are the effects of demographic change starting to be a drag on China’s economic growth?
• What more can be done to cleanup unexploded landmines around the globe?
• Will the appointment of Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General put America on a path towards a constitutional crisis?
• Can backlash against Saudi Arabia over the Khashoggi killing be leveraged to end the war in Yemen?
• What should federal and state governments do to mitigate the damage from wildfires in the west?
• Will President Trump push Congress to break up the Ninth Circuit?
• Should the FDA mandate better tracking of perishable foods shipped across state lines?
• Is the federal government taking all appropriate steps to prevent medical outbreaks from contaminated foods?
• Has the Trump Administration helped revitalize American manufacturing?
• How long will global oil prices remain low?
• What does the growth of online retail shopping mean for long-term American consumer trends?
• Will violent protests topple the government in Haiti?
• Is the Trump Administration making fundamental and lasting changes to how America handles international asylum seekers?
• Are President Trump’s trade tariffs working against his promises to bring back jobs?
• Will growing tensions between the Ukraine and Russia draw action from Europe to intervene?
• Should the number of US Immigration Court judges be increased?
• What should be done to improve America’s system for processing and handling asylum seekers?
• What more should the DOD do to prevent white supremacist groups from recruiting from within military ranks?
• Is the drama of the Trump White House corrosive to the Republican Party?
• Do GM’s job losses hurt President Trump’s political brand?
• Will the lame duck Congress pass legislation to protect the Mueller investigation?
• What will be accomplished in the lame-duck Congress?
• What action should the US take to check Russian aggression in Crimea?
• Does the national rise in student debt pose a long-term risk to America’s economic health?
• Will divisions within the Democratic Party prevent Congressional Democrats from being successful in the new session?
• Can the US and China cut a trade deal before tariffs doing lasting economic damage?
• What will developments in automation technology mean for the future of the American workforce?

Extemp Questions 2018 Oct

• How much damage would a ‘no-deal’ Brexit do to the UK economy?
• Does the compromise deal with the World Anti-Doping Agency mean that Russia can be trusted to police its own athletics on the international stage?
• Have Russian athletes paid enough for doping scandals in the recent past?
• Will the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh erode the public’s trust in the US Supreme Court?
• Should the Fed be raising interest rates more rapidly?
• Is the federal government adequately prepared to deal with nation-state level cybersecurity threats?
• Can the Trump Administration keep tensions between the US and China from rising?
• Is the Trump Administration undermining the US dollar’s position as the global reserve currency?
• Can Mark Zuckerberg fix Facebook?
• Are renewable energy sources transforming Europe’s energy sector?
• Is the political engagement around the 2018 midterms a permanent change or a passing fad?
• Are President Trump’s economic policies succeeding?
• Is America facing an imminent debt crisis?
• Will the US trade war with China stymie global economic growth?
• How will Kavanaugh’s confirmation change the Supreme Court?
• Does ISIS still pose a significant international threat?
• What should the international community do to restore security and stability in Libya?
• Can the international community find a way to clean up plastic pollution?
• Can a new President take a serious bite out of government corruption in Brazil?
• Will Bosnia move towards closer integration with the EU?
• What implications will Kavanaugh’s confirmation have for the midterm elections?
• Should the Chinese government be doing more to counter the demographic effects its one-child policy has had on the population?
• Will an aging population drag down China’s economic growth?
• What does the new USMCA deal mea for global trade?
• Has President Trump been good for America’s trade deficit?
• Is there a way to move beyond partisan tribalism in the US Senate?
• Should the international community be doing more to help Indonesia recover and rebuild?
• Will Brazil elect Jair Bolsonaro as President?
• Can the IMF bring Zimbabwe’s currency crisis under control?
• Will Zimbabwe’s efforts to get the currency crisis under control be successful?
• Will Bibi Netanyahu be indicted?
• Should Congress impose sanctions against Saudi Arabia?
• Can the international community build the political will to effectively combat climate change?
• Should Congress raise the federal minimum wage?
• Are trade tensions with China undermining US efforts towards North Korean denuclearization?
• Should the US continue to support Saudi Arabia?
• Will the Trump Administration’s difficulty in staffing key positions have a lasting impact on the federal government?
• Will Imran Khan be able to make the economic reforms necessary for an IMF bailout of Pakistan to succeed?
• Will Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal result in real and lasting anti-corruption reforms?
• Can Europe save the Iran nuclear deal?
• Does a conviction in the case of Jason Van Dyke signal that a change in police accountability is on the horizon?
• What can be done to build more transparency into the use of lethal force by law enforcement?
• Can Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy?
• Can tech companies find a way to stop the weaponization of social media?
• Is America’s economic growth overly dependent on low interest rates from the Fed?
• Will the second round of US sanctions be enough to bring Iran back to the table to negotiate a new deal?
• What steps should the EU take to strengthen the European Monetary Union?
• Should Congress expand the funding for space exploration?
• Can a universal basic income boost America’s economy?
• How much are US politics in the age of Trump reshaping the future of the EU?
• Will Brexit create an existential threat to the Good Friday Agreement in Ireland?
• Is Marine Le Pen’s National Rally Party making a political comeback in France?
• Will Nikki Haley’s resignation impede Trump Administration efforts on the international stage?
• Can South Africa’s ANC avoid the mistakes that Zimbabwe made in enacting lang reforms?
• Is a formal end to the Korean War finally within sight?
• Are women voters abandoning the Republican Party?
• Is America entering a new Cold War with China?
• Will the gender gap be a deciding factor in the midterm elections?
• Should America cut back arms sales to Saudi Arabia?
• Can China clean up the air around its cities without causing economic calamity?
• Has Saudi Arabia’s human rights record been overlooked b America for too long?
• Are human rights violators around the globe being emboldened by President Trump?
• Will the Saudi King continue to stand behind MBS?
• What consequences will the Khashoggi case have on US-Saudi relations?
• Is Congress too politically polarized to address climate change?
• Do state and local governments have the ability to reshape how America deals with climate change?
• Should the federal government be doing more to mitigate the risk of flooding around America’s coastal cities?
• Does Saudi Arabia still make a good strategic partner for the United States?
• Has the Trump Administration abdicated America’s role in global leadership?
• Will Bolsonaro win Brazil’s Presidency?
• Will America’s handling of the Khashoggi case reopen the rift between the US and Turkey?
• Is the influence of the far-right on German politics growing?
• Should the federal government more tightly restrict the civilian use of drone aircraft?
• What does Canada’s legalization of recreational marijuana mean for the US?
• Will Canada’s decriminalization of marijuana create more problems than it solves?
• Do traditional conservatives still have a place within the Republican Party?
• Can AMLO reshape Mexico’s relationship with the US?
• Is President Trump’s trade war with China eating away at America’s economic growth?
• Is Jared Kushner a political liability for the Trump White House?
• Is a Brexit deal still achievable?
• Can MBS still be an effective leader for Saudi Arabia on the global stage?
• Is it time for the US to implement a carbon tax?
• Has the security situation in Afghanistan begun to backslide?
• Can Theresa May’s government survive Brexit negotiations with the EU?
• Will Mohammed Bin Salman be pushed out as Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?
• Has the Trump Administration taken the necessary steps to protect America’s elections from foreign interference?

Extemp Questions 2018 Sept (sorry I'm a couple days late)

• How much responsibility should Facebook bear for attacks against the Rohingya in Myanmar?
• Is Donald Trump growing into the role of President?
• Will Attorney General Jeff Sessions leave his office before the midterm elections?
• Should implicit bias training be a mandatory part of training for all law enforcement officers?
• Should the federal government more tightly regulate e-cigarettes?
• Will American cuts to aid for Palestinians lead to more violence in the Middle East?
• Will Myanmar’s military generals face trial for crimes against the Rohingya?
• Would failing to get a new NAFTA deal hurt America more than Canada and Mexico?
• Is there a viable path for America to exit Afghanistan?
• Should the Senate restore the 60 vote threshold for judicial nominees?
• Will putting President Obama on the campaign trail backfire against the Democrats in the 2018 midterms?
• Will America get drawn into a more active military role in Syria?
• Has the Trump Administration lost the chance to accomplish North Korean denuclearization?
• Does the surge of deficit spending under President Trump pose a serious risk to America’s long-term economic health?
• Does Argentina face another imminent economic collapse?
• Is President Trump in control of his own White House?
• Will Brett Kavanaugh be confirmed to the US Supreme Court?
• Will President Trump turn out the Republican base in the midterm elections?
• Should the collection of user’s personal data by American tech companies be more tightly regulated?
• Is the rise of far-right nationalist political parties in Europe tapering off?
• What steps should Congress take to stem the growth of income inequality?
• When will America’s economic growth be reflected in real labor wages?
• What can be done to bring the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table?
• Should the US cut arms sales to Saudi Arabia?
• Can Secretary of State Pompeo  successfully reset America’s relationship with Pakistan?
• Will the jailing of journalists in Myanmar refocus international attention on the Rohingya?
• Should Aung Sang Suu Kyi step down?
• Should paper ballots and auditing be mandatory in American elections?
• Will the US impose sanctions against China for human rights violations against the Uyghur minority?
•  What can the international community do to hold China responsible for human rights violations against the Uyghur?
• What should be done to restore stability to Libya?
• Has America failed to deflect North Korea away from its nuclear ambitions?
• What should the international community do to clean up plastic pollution in the world’s oceans?
• Would a Syrian military victory in Idlib province bring refugees one step closer to returning home?
• Can the UK government do more to hold Russia accountable for the Novichok poisonings?
• Is the government of Theresa May doing all it can do bring the Skripal poisoning suspects to justice?
• Can a civilian bloodbath in Idlib be avoided?
• How much does decriminalization of homosexuality mark a turning point for LGBT rights in India?
• Is a lasting peace deal in South Sudan still just a dream?
• Can the Trump Administration keep America’s economic growth going?
• Will President Trump face a serious Republican primary election challenge in 2020?
• Is the ability of the Japanese government to adequately respond to natural disaster improving?
• Should the US approach for dealing with North Korea more actively involve regional allies?
• Should NATO countries impose further sanctions against Russia?
• What can the international community do to curb Iran’s influence in Syria?
• Can the memory of John McCain restore some bipartisan cooperation to Congress?
• Is there anything Congress can do to get dark money out of American politics?
• Will Brexit change the EU for the better?
• Has the migrant crisis of the past few years fundamentally changed the EU?
• Has a stable peace taken hold in the horn of Africa?
• Should the EU impose sanctions on the government of Viktor Orban?
• Should the FDA do more to restrict teenager’s access to e-cigarettes?
• Can Imran Khan break the relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan’s ISI?
• Will Yazidi girls kidnapped by ISIS ever be able to find justice?
• Should the IMF provide another bailout to Argentina?
• Will the economic reforms proposed by President Macri stave off economic collapse in Argentina?
• Are the economic problems of Venezuela spreading to its neighbors?
• Is the Iraqi government making progress rooting out corruption?
• Has the political controversy over the national anthem been good for the NFL?
• Can private industry be trusted to adequate self-regulate access to e-cigarette products by teens?
• Will the previous failures of the Catholic church take down Pope Francis?
• What can the US do break the stalemate between the Afghan government and the Taliban?
• Should the Department of Justice establish a national investigation into sexual abuse in the Catholic church?
• Is America becoming a pariah on the world stage?
• Will Trump Administration attempts to strongarm Palestinians into a Mideast peace deal succeed?
• Does President Trump’s adversarial relationship with the intelligence community pose a real threat to America’s national security?
• Will Eu sanctions against Hungary strengthen nationalist political movements in other member nations?
• What will Paul Manafort’s decision to cooperate mean for the Mueller investigation?
• Have the big banks learned the right lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis?
• Is the Trump White House on the verge of a nervous breakdown?
• Has FEMA learned the appropriate lessons in the aftermath of hurricane Maria?
• Has the official government response to the violence against the Rohingya permanently damaged the credibility of Aung San Suu Kyi?
• Can the EU find a compromise agreement to share the burden of migrants across its member states?
• Are Trump Administration policies on the detention of unaccompanied minors placing too heavy a burden on federal agencies?
• Should Myanmar’s military leadership face trial at the Hague?
• Is diplomacy with North Korea getting back on the right track?
• Will sexual assault allegations derail the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court?
• Has the movement started in the wake of the Parkland shooting made any real headway on passing real gun control legislation?
• Is the trade war with China a political win for President Trump?
• Can state legislation lead the way for the federal government to implement gun control measures?
• Will President Trump’s trade war with China continue to escalate?
• Will the growth of the Internet of things force companies to accept financial liability for security flaws in their products?
• Will Congress do more to protect Americans’ online privacy?
• Is the senior leadership of the NRA doing a disservice to its members by taking an absolutist stance on the Second Amendment?
• Does the DOD still need to drastically improve its handling of sexual abuse cases in America’s armed forces?
• Is President Trump’s use of Twitter a threat to US national security interests around the globe?
• How much will the Trump Administration’s policy of family separation at the border hurt Republicans in the 2018 midterms?
• Should Saudi Arabia face international sanctions for civilian casualties in Yemen?
• Will the scandal around Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court hurt or help Republican candidates chances in the midterm elections?
• How much credit does President Trump deserve for progress being made in talks with North Korea?
• Do American cuts to foreign aid undermine efforts to secure a Middle East peace deal?
• Is America prepared for the long-term impacts of trade war with China?
• How long will the trade war with China last?
• Have divisions within Germany’s government coalition reached a breaking point?
• Can Angela Merkel keep her coalition government together?
• Is Angela Merkel’s fading leadership a problem for Europe?
• Has there been real progress made since the start of the #MeToo movement?
• Will Brexit boost the chances for a united Ireland?
• Will copyright reforms in the EU make their way to America?
• Is democracy in Poland dying?
• Is democracy in western Europe under attack?
• Is President Trump driving America towards conflict with Iran?
• Is the USMCA trade deal a win for President Trump?
• Will the USMCA trade deal bring economic growth to North America?
• Are India’s courts moving to quickly to make changes to Indian society?
• Can Facebook continue to weather public scandals?
• Will President Trump fire Rod Rosenstein?
• Will Trump be a drag on the Republican ticket in the midterm elections?
• Has the Trump Administration abandoned America’s international obligations towards human rights?
• Should the UK hold a second Brexit referendum?
• Is Brexit tearing apart the UK’s Conservative Party?
• Is French enthusiasm for President Macron waning?
• What further steps should the Trump Administration take to curb the rapidly rising costs of prescription drugs?
• Is the rising cost of higher education eroding America’s middle class?
• Does the outbreak of Ebola near the border of Uganda post a serious public health threat to the region of central Africa?
• Can the international community do more to push for deconfliction in Yemen?
• Should Venezuela’s President Maduro face international investigation for crimes against humanity?
• Is resolution to the Trump trade war with China within sight?
• What political implications does the Kavanaugh nomination have for the midterm elections?
• Is the US headed towards military intervention in Venezuela?
• Can economic stimulus bring South Africa out of depression?
• Is President Rodrigo Duterte turning the Philippines into an autocratic regime?

Extemp Questions 2018 Aug

• Is North Korea really willing to get rid of its nuclear weapons?
• Will the US restoring sanctions on Iran make the Middle East less safe?
• Would a No Deal Brexit be a disaster for the British economy?
• Have elections in Zimbabwe provided a legitimate government?
• Should Congress do more to repair America’s aging infrastructure?
• Can President Maduro get hyperinflation under control in Venezuela?
• Is the Greek economy headed in the right direction?
• Will government corruption and ethics reforms be a key voting issue in the 2018 midterm elections?
• Does Imran Khan have the political support he needs to enact the political reforms he wants for Pakistan?
• Has Russia’s involvement in Syria brought stability?
• Are denuclearization talks with North Korea in trouble?
• Is the rift between Turkey and the West widening?
• Will the trade war between China and the US continue to deepen?
• Can the UK avoid a “No Deal” Brexit?
• Do American tech stocks still have room to grow?
• Can Democrats find a winning economic message for the 2018 midterms?
• What can Congress do to overcome the problem of political polarization?
• Can the Afghan government find a solution to the problem of the Taliban?
• What steps should the Trump Administration take to get talks with North Korea back on track?
• Is Australia incapable of maintain stable political leadership?
• Is a major overhaul of Australia's political system necessary?
• Should Democrats be campaigning on impeaching President Trump?
• Does the conviction of Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen mark a turning point for the Trump Administration?
• Does NATO still play a critical role on the global stage?
• Should Betsy DeVos be removed as Secretary of Education?
• Has the EPA become a more effective organization since the departure of Scott Pruitt?
• What can be done to improve the strained relationship between Turkey and the US?
• Will President Trump’s continued attacks against the press backfire?
• Is the Trump White House being played by Kim Jong-un?
• Has Bashar al-Assad won the war in Syria?
• Has the involvement of foreign powers prolonged the war in Syria?
• Will Argentina decriminalize abortion?
• Does Imran Khan have the political freedom to be successful as Pakistan’s new leader?
• Will President Trump’s travel ban make America materially safer?
• Is America’s tariff war with China nearing an end?
• Will President Trump’s decision to snap back sanctions be enough to convince Iran to rein in its actions?
• Can Emmerson Mnangagwa find a way to unify Zimbabwe?
• Will President Trump’s push for a new branch of the military lead to a new arms race in space?
• Is the Congress edging towards a blue wave in November?
• Can Iran’s economy weather renewed American sanctions?
• Can the Catholic Church do anything to move beyond child sex abuse scandals?
• Is the Vatican doing too little in rooting out the problem of pedophile priests?
• Should Congress do more to bridge the gender pay gap?
• Will Special Counsel Mueller get an interview with President Trump?
• What should be done to grow America’s stagnating wages?
• Is Democratic Socialism the future of the National Democratic Party in America?
• Is disinformation spreadon social media an existential threat to democracy?
• Is Pakistan entering a period of political instability?
• Will Nicaragua’s President Orega be forced out of power?
• Is the federal government taking the necessary steps to secure the 2018 elections?
• Will the Special Counsel’s Russia investigation be terminated early?
• Will President Trump’s trade war continue to escalate?
• Are sanctions an effective means of changing Russia’s behavior on the international stage?
• Is America heading down the path of regime change in Iran?
• Is the enforcement of economic sanctions against North Korea becoming too lax?
• Has the conflict in Yemen spiraled out of control?
• Will American sanctions result in long-term economic volatility for Turkey?
• Is America’s ability to project power in the South China Sea receding?
• Can a diplomatic solution to the tension between the US and Turkey be found?
• Does President Trump’s rhetoric work against America’s international interests?
• Should the federal government do more to reduce Americans consumption of plastics?
• Can state and local governments do more to reduce America’s consumption of single-use plastics?
• Is the Trump Administration making real progress on criminal justice reform?
• Can a summit between North and South Korean leaders get denuclearization talks back on track?
• Can Prime Minister Khan deliver on his promises for Pakistan?
• Has the federal government learned from the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Maria?
• Will the Pope resign?
• Should the US reduce its support of Saudi-led forces in Yemen?
• Does California’s elimination of cash bail mark a new trail in the national debate on criminal justice reform?
• Will President Trump be able to get the North American trade deal he wants?
• Can South American nations find a way to adequate deal with Venezuelan migrants?
• Will Cyril Ramaphosa’s push for land reform damage South Africa’s economy?
• Can Pope Francis find a way to end corruption in the Catholic Church?
• How long will America’s real wage growth remain stagnant?
• What does the future hold for the Rohingya still living in Bangladesh?
• Is the Catholic Church still the center of Irish society?
• What does the future hold for Zimbabwe’s Movement for Democratic Change?
• Can Australia find a way to move beyond political infighting?
• Can a policy of international isolation lead to regime change in Venezuela?
• Should the federal government more tightly regulate the cybersecurity of large American businesses?
• Is the stock market in a bubble?
• Have cryptocurrencies and the blockchain already become a key component of the global economy?
• Is the rollback of the Obama Clean Power Plan good for America in the long run?
• Should Puerto Rico be allowed an opportunity for statehood?
• Will Congress allocate more money for the long-term recovery of Puerto Rico?
• Will there be a showdown between the US and the EU over restoring sanctions against Iran?
• Should Congress implement a national carbon tax?

Extemp Questions 2018 July

Have other world leaders figured out how to work with President Trump?

Does America have a crisis with civility in public debate?

Will NATO survive the Trump Presidency?

Are the US and China headed for conflict over the South China Sea?

What does Erdogan’s reelection mean for the future of Turkey?

Are state and local governments moving to strengthen voter suppression measures?

Should Congress move to cut entitlement spending over the growing US debt?

Will Congress pick up the issue if infrastructure spending after the midterm elections?

Should civics be a mandatory part of American primary and secondary education?

Will Senate Democrats be able to delay a vote on President Trump’s second Supreme Court nomination until after the 2018 midterms?

Will the ongoing trade war cost President Trump the support of the business community?

Should Congress make a push for federal right-to-work legislation?

What steps should the Trump Administration take to address the problem of homelessness?

Is the Trump White House taking steps towards pulling the US out of the WTO?

Will Mexico’s new President-elect be able to tamp down on drug-related violence?

Can Scott Pruitt survive ad head of the EPA?

What further steps should the Trump Administration take to stabilize America’s healthcare markets?

What more can the international community do to enforce sustainable fishing practices?

Is the UK’s National Health Service failing its patients?

Will the ongoing fight over trade tariffs make it more difficult for the US to convince NATO allies to increase their defense spending?

Has the Trump Administration been lax in responding to cyberattacks from foreign nations?

Is real progress being made on North Korean denuclearization?

Will the Mueller investigation be allowed to reach its natural conclusion?

Will Senate Democrats be able to block or delay the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Kavanaugh?

Should the Trump Administration take further steps to combat the opioid epidemic?

Should the federal government play a larger role in combating wildfires in the American West?

What can be done to bring the Afghan Taliban to the bargaining table?

How long will America remain engaged in Afghanistan?

How much will America’s trade war hurt the global economy?

Is the resignation of Scott Pruitt good for the Trump Administration?

Can European allies still rely on the United States?

Is real progress being made in the denuclearization talks with North Korea?

What should President Trump hope to accomplish in his one-on-one meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki?

How much will the resignation of Scott Pruitt change the future actions of the EPA?

Will President Trump start losing the support of rural America over the trade war?

Will trade policies of the Trump White House be an anchor around the necks of Republican candidates in the 2018 midterm elections?

Will the US trade war with China make it more difficult to find success in denuclearization talks with North Korea?

Will the UK’s Conservative Party survive Brexit?

What will Senate Democrats do to oppose the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh?

Has the White House mishandled denuclearization negotiations with North Korea?

Has Rudy Giuliani been an effective representative for President Trump?

Will President Trump submit to an interview with the Special Counsel’s Russia investigation?

Does the UK face a political crisis over Brexit?

Is Theresa May’s leadership of the Conservative Party at risk?

How damaging will Brexit be to the British economy?

How likely is a No Deal Brexit?

Will the IMF need to provide an economic bailout to South Africa?

Will Cyril Ramaphosa be able to clean up government corruption in South Africa?

Will South Africa’s Jacob Zuma be convicted on corruption charges?

Is President Erdogan a threat to democracy and the rule of law in Turkey?

Is Turkey moving into a closer relationship with Russia?

Will public protests in Iran lead to real economic reforms?

Should the international community be doing more to curb overfishing in international waters?

Will Russia walk away from the Organization on the Prevention of Chemical Weapons?

Should more US states adopt the practice of automatic voter registration?

What steps should the DOJ take to improve mental health care in America’s jails and prisons?

Is America’s justice system capable of adequately dealing with mental illness of inmates?

Should Congress put stronger limits on the use of dark money in political campaigns?

Is American campaign finance reform a lost cause?

Will Nicaragua’s President Ortega be forced to step down?

Is Robert Mueller’s investigation near its end

Will violence between Israeli forces and Hamas continue to escalate?

Is the special relationship between the US and the UK still important?

Will the NATO alliance survive the Trump Presidency intact?

Can Mexico’s newly elected President find a way to successfully combat corruption?

Does the goal of a stable Syria mean the West needs to learn how to work with Bashar al-Assad?

Was the Helsinki meeting between Trump and Putin a success?

Is America prepared to prevent Russian intervention in the 2018 midterm elections?

Should the international community intervene to stop the violence in Nicaragua?

How long will John Kelly last as White House Chief of Staff?

Will Congress pass stronger sanctions against Russia?

Has Donald Trump damaged the credibility of the Office of the President of the United States?

Can a Republican led Congress be an effective check on President Trump?

Has the Supreme Court become too politically partisan?

Can Syria recover from the damage of the Islamic State while Assad remains in power?

Should Congress end mortgage interest deductibility?

Will Europe’s antitrust actions against Google hurt America’s tech companies?

Has South Africa lived up to the legacy of Nelson Mandela?

What action should the Trump Administration take to counter the rise costs of healthcare?

What should Congress do to curb the skyrocketing costs of higher education?

Should the Indian government do more to curb the incidence of violent lynch mobs?

Can Mexico’s new President bring an end to drug-related violence?

Can the American economy tolerate the backlash against President Trump’s trade tariffs?

Will President Trump’s statements about Vladimir Putin cost him key political support in Congress?

Will Britain's special relation with the US be damaged when it leaves the EU?

Should “stand your ground” laws be repealed?

Should America’s public schools switch to a year round schedule?

Has Donald Trump redefined what it means to be a Republican?

Should Congress expand the H2B visa program?

What steps can the international community do to ensure the safety of the Rohingya in Myanmar?

Will the Myanmar government ever be held accountable for violence against the Rohingya minority?

Does America’s cybersecurity law need to be radically overhauled?

Can economic reforms bring foreign investment back into Zimbabwe?

Are investors souring on America’s tech stocks?

Does Brexit pose an existential risk to the Irish peace agreement?

Is a No Deal Brexit inevitable?

Is Theresa May’s government headed towards collapse?

Should the UK and the EU extend the deadline for Brexit negotiations?

Do 3D printed guns represent a serious threat to public safety in America?

Will the surge in federal deficit spending since the start of the Trump presidency work against Congressional Republicans in the 2018 midterms?

Should the US do more to pressure the government of Nicaragua to end violence against protesters?

Does the frayed relationship between the President and the intelligence community put America’s national security at risk?

Is Jared Kushner a liability for the Trump White House?

How will the trade deal between the EU and Japan impact global trade?

Does the establishment of china’s first overseas military base in Djibouti pose a serious risk to US national security interests?

Is the opening of China’s first overseas military base good for Africa?

Is Kim Jong-un making good on his promises to denuclearize?

Can President Trump retain the support of independent voters?

Will the federal government shutdown over funding for President Trump’s proposed border wall ahead of the 2018 midterm elections?

Does the Trump presidency pose an existential threat to the WTO?

Is China’s Belt and Road initiative displacing America’s influence on the international stage?

Will the new Prime Minister make significant changes to Pakistan’s relationship with the US?

Can Imran Khan curb political corruption in Pakistan?

Will traditional Conservatism be able to survive within the Republican Party?

Will the US and North Korea be able to agree on and execute a plan for denuclearization?

Are social media companies taking all reasonable measures to prevent foreign intervention in America’s 2018 elections?

What effect will America re-imposing tariffs have on the Iranian public?

When will America’s economic growth be reflected in worker’s wages?

Is President Trump doing long-term damage to America’s relationship with key international allies?

Is new leadership needed in the Democratic Party?

Is North Korea really willing to denuclearize?

Will President Trump face a serious challenger for the 2020 Reublican primary?

Will the surge in women running for elected office last beyond the 2018 elections?

Extemp Questions 2018 June

• Is the center permanently gone from American politics?
• Can America and North Korea find a mutually agreeable deal in Singapore?
• Should the federal government play a larger role in managing the use of force by state and local law enforcement?
• What would a successful outcome be from the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un?
• Can Europe keep the Iran nuclear deal alive?
• What does the Eighth Amendment vote signal about the role the Catholic Church plays in Ireland?
• Can the FARC successfully integrate into Colombia’s political system?
• Is the Colombian public ready to receive the FARC as a legitimate political entity?
• Will slow progress jeopardize the peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC?
• Should state and local governments require de-escalation training for law enforcement officers?
• Has mandatory sentencing been a failure in America’s drug war?
• Can protesters force changes from Nicaragua’s President Ortega?
• Will Italy’s political turmoil put a strain on the Euro?
• Is the Greek economy on the path for sustained growth?
• How far will trade tariffs between the US and its international allies escalate?
• Should other world leaders play a larger role in nuclear discussions between Trump and Kim?
• Will new changes to Dodd-Frank significantly increase the risk of another bank related financial crisis?
• Is peace any closer for South Sudan?
• Should land reforms in South Africa e expedited?
• Can Democrats surge voter turnout enough to win back Congress in the 2018 midterms?
• Will American tariffs successfully force changes to China’s trade practices?
• Will new tariffs spark lasting volatility in America’s markets?
• Is President Trump’s use of pardons turning into an abuse of power?
• Would the collapse of the Iran nuclear deal spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East?
• Are IMF-backed austerity measures in Jordan too steep?
• Is it time for Congress to pass paid family leave?
• Will requiring sales tax on Internet purchases slow America’s e-commerce?
• What steps should law enforcement take to improve the relationship with minority communities?
• Should Congress pass strong online data protection legislation?
• Are cryptocurrencies the future of money?
• Are migrants successfully integrating into European society?
• Should Congress be doing more to address the effects of automation on the future of the US labor market?
• Is Syria ready to accept the return of refugees from EU?
• Will Congress be able to pass immigration reform before the midterms?
• Should Social Security and Medicare benefits be means tested?
• Should economic inequality be given a higher priority in the Congressional policy agenda?
• Will the truck driver strike in Brazil make it more difficult to enact necessary economic reforms?
• How can political moderates win back American voters?
• What steps should Congress take to shore up Social Security?
• Will American tariffs push global trade into a new era of protectionism?
• How long will it take for Raqqa to recover after the Islamic State?
• Can Secretary Pompeo successfully rebuild the State Department?
• Is there a military solution for Afghanistan?
• What steps should President Trump take to restore America’s relationship with the EU?
• Will the summit between Trump and Kim result in substantive policy?
•  Was the Singapore summit between the US and North Korea successful?
• Can the Russian government adequately cope with the growing AIDS epidemic?
• Will trade tariff disputes escalate into other areas of America’s foreign alliances?
• Is the Trump administration’s response to the opioid epidemic inadequate?
• How will tariffs imposed by the Trump administration affect the American economy?
• Will the rollback of federal Net Neutrality rules hurt rural access to Broadband Internet connectivity?
• What more should the federal government do to prevent abuse against Native American women?
• Is America abandoning the message of international human rights protection?
• Can Kim Jong-un be trusted to negotiate with America in good faith?
• Has FIFA moved on from its earlier corruption scandals?
• Should America intervene in Yemen?
• Can political violence in Mexico be brought under control ahead of scheduled elections?
• Are President Trump’s policies isolating America from the rest of the world?
• Are Congressional Republicans beginning to stand up to President Trump?
• Will President Trump pay a political price for his trade tariffs?
• Should human rights play a significant role in the negotiations between the US and North Korea?
• Will retaliatory tariffs force President Trump to back away from his aggressive trade policies?
• Will President Trump’s trade tariffs benefit American workers in the long run?
• Will President Trump’s unconventional diplomacy be able to chart a new course in the relationship between the US and North Korea?
• How much does the political future of South Korea’s President Moon rest on the outcome of the summit between Trump and Kim?
• Is reunification of the Koreas still an impossible long term goal?
• Will Kim Jong-un keep his commitment to denuclearization?
• Will US regional allies see the Singapore meeting between Trump and Kim as successful?
• What steps should the DOD take to improve the handling of sexual harassment and sexual assault cases in the US military?
• Will the Trump-Kim summit lead to meaningful change on the Korean peninsula?
• Does student loan debt in America represent an impending financial crisis?
• Should the federal government restrict the non-medical use of antibiotics?
• Has the Department of Justice lost the will to adequately prosecute white collar crimes?
• Was the Singapore summit between Trump and Kim a win for South Korea?
• Do traditional conservatives still have a place in the Republican Party?
• Should the international community do more to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen?
• Is time running out for Houthi rebel forces in Yemen?
• Is the US abandoning the cause of human rights on the international stage?
• Will accusations of corruption continue to dog FIFA?
• Does North Korea still represent a significant cybersecurity threat to the United States?
• Will China blink first in a trade war with the United States?
• Will the Trump Administration continue to escalate its trade war?
• Can the EU find a workable agreement on how to handle immigration?
• Has the Trump Administration weakened the alliance between the US and South Korea?
• Is government corruption in Brazil an intractable problem?
• Has Operation Car Wash strengthened democracy in Brazil?
• Is the Trump Administration permanently damaging the trans-Atlantic alliance?
• Is American drug policy turning Mexico into a failed state?
• What steps should America take to deter cyberattacks from foreign nations?
• Is suspending joint military exercises with South Korea too big of a concession to make at this stage of negotiations with Kim Jong Un?
• Is President Trump’s foreign policy losing him the support of top Pentagon leadership?
• Will America’s creation of a Space Force spark a new international arms race?
• Is separating parents and children at the border an effective deterrence policy for US immigration?
• Can leadership in Congress cut a deal to end family separation at the border?
• Will President Trump’s Executive Order end the policy of family separation trigger a new immigration crisis at the order?
• Will the issue of immigration turn out voters in the 2018 midterms?
• Will Kurdish voters end up as winners in the upcoming Turkish elections?
• Will Bibi Netanyahu be indicted?
• Will sex abuse scandals damage the effectiveness of Medicins Sans Frontieres?
• Would EU passage of Article 11 and Article 13 fundamentally change the Internet?
• Will upcoming elections in Mexico further strain its relationship with the US?
• Is the civil war in South Sudan nearing an end?
• Should the international community do more to condemn Saudi Arabia over its treatment of women's’ rights activists?
• Will Canada’s legalization of marijuana spark similar legal changes in other countries?
• Does the Trump Administration have adequate plans for reunification of families separated at the order?
• Should the UK hold a second Brexit once the final plan is negotiated?
• Should the rebuilding and recovery of Puerto Rico be given more attention by Congress?
• Has America permanently lost the ability to find the political middle ground?
• Will bringing back the IMF do further long-term damage to Argentina’s economy?
• Is America facing a crisis of immigration on the southern border?
• How will the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy impact the 2018 midterms?
• Is the Democratic Party being drawn towards the far left?
• Does the retirement of Justice Kennedy put the Roe v Wade decision at risk of being overturned?
• What does the Justice Kennedy mean for the future of the US Supreme Court?
• Has India’s demonetization policy been successful at curbing corruption?

Extemp Questions 2018 May

• Has the GOP tax plan been good for the American middle class so far?
• Can Europe convince President Trump to stick with the JCPOA?
• Is the immigration policy of the Trump Administration bad for the US economic growth in the long term?
• Does the Trump Administration have a growing crisis with credibility?
• Will US withdrawal from the JCPOA make the Middle East less stable?
• Should DOD spending on cyberdefense be increased?
• Will public protests escalate during Vladimir Putin’s new term in office?
• Will Lebanon’s elections strengthen Hezbollah?
• Is the pro-democracy movement in Russia losing ground?
• Will American withdrawal from the nuclear deal push Iran closer to a nuclear weapon?
• Is criminal justice reform in the US a pipe dream?
• What can Facebook do to regain the trust of its users?
• \Is government corruption in Brazil improving?
• Can the GOP hold back a blue wave in the 2018 midterms?
• Is China using the issue of North Korea to leverage the Trump Administration?
• Is Kim Jong-un serious about peace on the Korean peninsula?
• Will Ireland vote to repeal its constitutional ban on abortion? 
• What should China do to address the growing problems of an aging population?
• Does President Trump have the leverage necessary to accomplish the denuclearization of North Korea?
• What role will China play in the nuclear talks between the US and North Korea?
• Will partisan tribalism push down voter turnout in the 2018 midterm elections?
• How long will Scott Pruitt last as head of the EPA?
• Should regulators block the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint?
• Are the economic prospects for Zimbabwe improving?
• Will secularism survive in Turkey?
• Is Netanyahu inching closer to direct armed conflict with Iran?
• What should the government of the Philippines do to control overcrowding in its jails?
• Is President Duterte’s violent war against drugs working?
• Will leaving the JCPOA make it more difficult to counter Iran’s influence across the Middle East?
• Will US withdrawal from the JCPOA push Iran closer to a nuclear weapon?
• Are free and fair elections possible in the DR Congo?
• Will new leadership bring positive reforms to Armenia?
• Can Argentina stabilize its currency?
• Does the disbanding of Eta signal progress towards peace between Basque separatists and the Spanish government?
• What does Eta’s decision to disband mean for the future of Basque independence?
• Can Brazil adequately cope with the influx of Venezuelan refugees?
• Has China’s One-Belt One-Road initiative already begun to erode America’s international influence?
• Will calling another early election backfire on Turkey’s President Erdogan?
• Is South Africa’s economy headed in the right direction?
• Are evangelical voters starting to break faith with President Trump?
• Is the word prepared for another Ebola outbreak in Africa?
• What should be done to rein in America’s rising maternal mortality rate?
• Is central Africa facing another Ebola crisis?
• Are the chances for a two-state Middle East peace deal dead?
• What more should Congress do more to protect Americans’ personal data online
• Is America moving closer to regime change as the strategy for Iran?
• How much will US withdrawal from the JCPOA affect nuclear talks with North Korea?
• Does the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem mark a major turning point in the Israel-Palestine peace process?
• Does US foreign policy under President Trump rely too heavily on symbolism over policy substance?
• Has America grown complacent with violence in schools?
• Will the US avoid a trade war with China?
• Will Trump Administration moves to cut Title X funding motivate Democratic voters to turn up at the polls in the 2018 midterms?
• Is Net Neutrality a lost cause?
• Should the operation of substance abuse treatment facilities be more tightly monitored and regulated?
• What does the re-election of Maduro mean for the future of Venezuela?
• Will new US sanctions bring Iran back to the negotiating table?
• What role will China play in the nuclear discussions between the US and North Korea?
• Is America angling towards regime change in Iran?
• Does America still face the likelihood of a trade war with China?
• Can the US and North Korea agree on a path for denuclearization?
• Is Michael Cohen a political liability for President Trump?
• Will Democrats be able to raise voter turnout enough to win in the 2018 midterms?
• Is the Middle East on the verge of larger scale war?
• Can Facebook fix its fake news problem?
• Does withdrawal from the JCPOA drive a major wedge between the US and European allies?
• Does the US backing out of the nuclear deal strengthen hardliners in the Iranian leadership?
• Is democracy gaining strength across Africa?
• Can Europe keep the JCPOA deal alive?
• Is moving the US embassy to Jerusalem good for the Mideast peace process?
• Is Theresa May’s Brexit planning on track?
• Can the Yemeni government restore stability?
• Does America need a new large-scale civil rights movement to address racial inequality?
• How much of a role will the gun control debate play in the 2018 midterms?
• Can the Trump Administration fix America’s broken immigration system?
• Have the efforts of the Trump Administration on North Korea been a failure?
• Does the national Democratic Party need a big shake-up in its leadership?
• Is government corruption in Afghanistan insurmountable?
• What more can the federal government do to stop the occurrence of revenge porn?
• Has the GOP tax cut insufficiently benefited America’s middle class?
• Should America curb arms sales to Saudi Arabia?
• Has South Korea’s President Moon lost his political credibility?
• How much will Ireland liberalize its abortion laws?
• Can the new government in Italy find a path forward on necessary economic reforms?
• Can President Maduro turn around he Venezuelan economy?
• Is the Trump Administration angling to remove Rod Rosenstein?
• Will President Trump’s renegotiation of NAFTA prove successful for America’s economy?
• How much will a trade war with international allies hurt America’s economy?
• Will President Trump maintain the support of Congressional Republicans?
• Can the Trump Administration successfully strike a better deal on NAFTA?
• Is the Trump Administration’s focus on the trade deficit detrimental to the US economy overall?

Extemp Questions 2018 April

• Can Modi speed India’s economic growth?
• Would American military withdrawal from Syria significantly increase the changes of an ISIS resurgence?
• What should the UK’s Labour Party do to rebuild its connection with the Jewish community?
• Can new leadership make real strides in reforms for Ethiopia?
• What are the next steps for the Catalonian independence movement in Spain?
• Will Narendra Modi’s economic reforms be able to deliver the promised growth for India?
• Does the Irish border pose an existential threat to the plans for Brexit?
• Should a global effort be made to track and clean up space junk?
• Has President Trump given up trying to expand his support base?
• How long will Scott Pruitt last as the head of the EPA?
• Can Democrats find a politically successful message around immigration for the 2018 midterms?
• Does the West have the political resolve to stand up to Vladimir Putin?
• Will protests in Gaza strengthen the political support for Prime Minister Netanyahu?
• Is the effectiveness of the Trump administration being hamstrung by ethics violations at the higher levels?
• Will President Trump make a push to increase medical privatization at the VA?
• Will politicizing the US census backfire on President Trump?
• Is President Trump undercutting his own economic agenda?
• Will retaliatory Chinese tariffs compel President Trump to back off his trade rhetoric and policies?
• How combustible is the face-off between between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops in Gaza?
• Has America lost its leverage in the Israel-Palestine peace talks?
• Are bitcoin and the blockchain a passing fad?
• Is the decision to jail Lula da Silva bad for democracy in Brazil?
• Will China’s tech giants overtake silicon valley?
• How successful has President Trump been so far at draining the swamp?
• Will China’s decision to block the import of scrap plastic force the world to cut down on plastic pollution?
• Does the threat of trade war with China show the risk to America of withdrawing from the TPP?
• Is the progress in defeating ISIS slowing?
• Can the Modi government make real progress in curbing discrimination against India’s Dalit population?
• Will the tax cut be a winning message for Republicans in the 2018 midterms?
• Should Congress be doing more to prevent Russian interference in the 2018 midterm elections?
• Will the growing cloud of ethics violations make it more difficult for Scott Pruitt to be effective at his job?
• What role America play in a post-war Syria?
• Has John Kelly been sidelined in the Trump White House?
• Why doesn’t election fraud generate more public outcry in Russia?
• Will his economic rhetoric start to cost President Trump political support in the red states?
• How soon should America withdraw its military forces from Syria?
• Is Europe’s management of the migrant crisis improving?
• How will Mexico respond to President Trump’s use of military forces at the US border?
• Will the Trump Administration pull out of the Iran nuclear deal?
• Has Russia overplayed its hand with the Skripal poisoning in the UK?
• How should the US respond to the continued use of chemical weapons in Syria?
• Does Brexit pose a risk to the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland?
• Will deficit spending force Congress to make cuts to entitlement programs?
• Has the GOP tax cut put federal deficit spending into crisis?
• Will Facebook rebound from the Cambridge Analytica scandal?
• Has fan trust in cricket around the world been permanently damaged?
• Can President Trump rally international support for action against the Syrian government?
• Will Hungary’s election of Viktor Orban push Europe further towards the nationalist right?
• Can President Rouhani get economic inflation in Iran under control?
• Should Congress pass legislation protecting Robert Mueller’s investigation?
• Is America stumbling towards a trade war with China?
• What legacy does Paul Ryan leave in the House?
• Has Jeremy Corbyn failed the UK’s Labour Party?
• Would firing Rod Rosenstein be political suicide for President Trump?
• Is Mick Mulvaney undermining the CFPB?
• How much will American airstrikes change President Assad’s behavior in Syria?
• Does President Trump’s reversal on engagement in Syria show a willingness to confront human rights abuses globally?
• Is President Trump serious about re-joining the TPP?
• Are growing trade tensions between the US and China already having an effect on the global economy?
• Does the passing on Winnie Mandela mark an inflection point for South Africa?
• Is greater international cooperation needed to properly combat cybercrime?
• How much responsibility does Facebook bear for the plight of the Rohingya?
• Is self regulation sufficient to keep Facebook in line?
• Does China pose a serious threat to the future of America innovation?
• Does Paul Ryan’s retirement mark a turning point for the future of the Republican Party?
• Will Russia stay engaged in Syria for the long term?
• Is a new Cold War brewing between the US and Russia?
• Can President Putin continue to use the international fight with the West to successfully distract the Russian public from domestic problems?
• Will Russia be a moderating influence on Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
• How will Brexit reshape the future of Northern Ireland?
• What can labor unions do to remain relevant in American politics?
• Will labor strikes prove to be a successful tactic for public sector workers in France?
• Will US airstrikes have any effect on the course of the conflict in Syria?
• Is America’s rail transportation network safe?
• Should federal regulators more strictly enforce safety standards on American transportation companies?
• Should dark money be blocked from American political campaigns?
• Is President Trump undercutting his own foreign policy apparatus?
• Is Donald Trump morally unfit to be President?
• What more can America do diplomatically to change the situation on the ground in Syria?
• Should the federal government be doing more to aid the recovery of Puerto Rico?
• Can the government of Theresa May find a solution to the immigration problems of the Windrush generation?
• Should America have a federal right-to-die law?
• Has America lost all diplomatic influence in Syria?
• Does Paul Ryan’s decision to retire signal that Republica control of Congress is nearing an end?
• Will new leadership bring political and economic reforms to Cuba?
• Will the change in Cuban leadership improve its relationship with the US?
• Has the Bitcoin bubble burst?
• What more should be done to combat coca production in Colombia?
• Is the relationship between the US and Japan being strained by President Trump?
• What would be a success for the meeting between Kim Jong-un and President Trump?
• Would US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal have a negative effect on talks with North Korea?
• Should federally funded programs combating the opioid epidemic focus more on harm reduction?
• If America pulls out of the JCPOA will Europe follow?
• Is it time for the US to end the mortgage tax deduction?
• Has America’s relationship with the rest of the world fundamentally changed under President Trump?
• Does the legacy of war crimes still haunt Bosnia?
• Is the royal family still important to UK society?
• What more can be done to improve the security situation in Afghanistan?
• How much will terrorist attacks influence Afghanistan’s elections process?
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Extemp Questions 2018 March

• How much work needs to be done to clean up the South African government after the exit of Jacob Zuma? 
• Can Joseph Kabila be persuaded to peacefully step down in the DR Congo? 
• Should the EU have its own standing army? 
• Does the Eurozone need a single centralized finance committee? 
• Will shared security concerns bring the remaining EU nations closer together after Brexit? 
• Can Cyril Ramaphosa deliver on the hopes for a new South Africa? 
• What is the best outcome in Syria that American can realistically hope for? 
• Will student outcry bring Washington any closer to addressing gun violence? 
• Will Congress find a compromise DACA solution? 
• Will Cyril Ramaphosa’s ascension restore public trust in South Africa’s ANC party? 
• Should Bibi Netanyahu resign? 
• What can the international community do impose accountability on Vladimir Putin? 
• Are American prospects for an endgame strategy in Afghanistan dimming? 
• Should gun violence in America be treated as a public health issue? 
• Can peace talks find a way to end the violence in South Sudan? 
• What long-term goals can the US still hope to achieve in Syria? 
• Should the White House being doing more to combat the opioid epidemic? 
• Has the use of chemical weapons in Syria become normalized? 
• Can social media companies do more to police bot accounts? 
• Is the Trump family profiting from the Presidency? 
• Do ethics norms around the Office of the President need to be more strictly codified? 
• Is the Trump Administration acting with neglect in its dealings with Russia? 
• Is it time for Jared and Ivanka to leave the White House? 
• Will conflict over control of the waters of the Nile river lead to violence? 
• What actions can the international community take to end the violence in the DR Congo?
•  Should the US step up its military action in Syria? 
• Has the war grown apathetic with the war in Syria? 
• Is the Nigerian government incapable of effectively fighting the Boko Haram militants? 
• Can Rohingya refugees returning to Myanmar be adequately protected from further violence? 
• Is declining social mobility a serious risk for the long-term health of the US economy? 
• Will the US economy be able to meet the Trump Administrations growth targets? 
• Has the time come where a real gun control debate can happen in Congress? 
• What actions will the Trump Administration be able to take to prevent further school shootings? 
• Will Netanyahu continue to receive the support of the Israeli public? 
• What can the American labour movement do to restore its lost political clout? 
• Has Russia changed the battlefield for information warfare? 
• Can students end the NRA’s hold on the gun debate in America? 
• How much will a new cryptocurrency be able to help revitalize Venezuela’s economy? 
• Should the Trump White House be moving faster to impose new sanctions against Russia? 
• Will a new President be able to bring economic growth back to South Africa? 
• What more should the government of Brazil do to counteract violent drug gangs? 
• Has Facebook reached its peak? 
• Will Mitt Romney’s Senate run deepen the split within the Republican Party? 
• Can Turkish and American forces find a way to cooperate on the ground in Syria? 
• Is diplomacy still a viable option to find a solution for Eastern Ukraine? 
• What additional steps should be taken to curb animal poaching in Africa? 
• Has the gun debate become the main proxy for the culture war in America? 
• Will Trump imposing new tariffs achieve its objectives? 
• Is arming teachers a worthwhile idea? 
• How hard will President Trump push to put more guns in schools? 
• Does America need more than two major political parties? 
• Will the teacher strike in West Virginia expand to other states? 
• Can anything be done to stop the DR Congo from sliding further into chaos? 
• Has something meaningful changed in the politics around gun control? 
• What should be done to break open stagnating American wages? 
• Will the tax cuts come back to hurt the GOP in the 2018 elections? 
• Has the GOP tax cut started to help America’s middle class? 
• Can Jared Kushner still be an effective part of the Trump White House? 
• Can Russia be stopped from interfering in US elections? 
• Are high-level staffing issues making it more difficult for the Trump White House to govern effectively? 
• Can the international community stop the cooperation between North Korea and Syria? 
• Will elections push Italy further towards the nationalist right? 
• Cant he Five-Star movement end the gridlock in the Italian government? 
• Will Berlusconi make a comeback in Italian politics? 
• What will Congress do with the DREAMers? 
• Should federal law enforcement agencies treat white nationalist groups as terrorist organizations? 
• Is President Trump on track to win another term in office? 
• Should the UN do more to protect the Rohingya in Myanmar? 
• Will Theresa May be able to find a good Brexit plan? 
• Should President Trump be more concerned about the international response to steel and aluminum tariffs? 
• Does the US market face more volatility in the near term? 
• Is the Thai public ready to be rid of the military-run government? 
• Is there a realistic possibility of a political end to the war in Yemen? 
• Would giving the Taliban an official voice in Afghan politics help stabilize the nation? 
• Is the war in Syria nearing an end? 
• Is President Trump pushing America into a trade war? 
• Is ending President term limits good for China? 
• Does Africa face major problems over access to fresh water? 
• Would arming teachers make America’s schools safer? 
• Is the Iran nuclear deal still working? 
• Is Congress still an effective check on the President? 
• Has the Trump administration done lasting damage to the US State Department? 
• Is the white nationalist movement in America starting to lose steam? 
• Does moving the US embassy to Jerusalem increase the possibility of a successful Mideast peace process? 
• How much will President Trump’s new tariffs impact global trade? 
• Is there a staffing crisis in the Trump White House? 
• Is nuclear disarmament an achievable goal for North Korea? 
• Should the US increase its involvement in Yemen? 
• What will the end of Presidential term limits mean for China in the long term? 
• Is diversity in Hollywood improving? 
• Is China’s global role changing for the better? 
• Does President Trump have what it takes to cut a good deal with North Korea? 
• Will lack of expertise in the State Department adversely impact face-to-face talks with North Korea? 
• Does America have a coherent policy strategy for sub-Saharan Africa?
•  How long can South Africa stave off the “day zero” water crisis in Cape Town? 
• Is there any chance for a real political opposition against al-Sisi in Egypt? 
• Has the political will to pass gun control legislation begun to wane? 
• Is the US prepared for the consequences of retaliatory tariffs? 
• What effect will the removal of Rex Tillerson have on the chances for a deal with North Korea? 
• Will Congressional Republicans continue to back the Trump White House? 
• Should Betsy DeVos resign as the head of the Department of Education? 
• Is a blue wave coming in to Congress in the 2018 midterms? 
• Is the diplomatic row between Russia and the UK escalating? 
• Has the federal government fallen down on the job with the recovery of Puerto Rico? 
• Are the international sanctions against North Korea working? 
• Is Palestinian cooperation between Fatah and Hamas on the rocks? 
• Has the UK government reacted inadequately to the poisoning of Sergei Skripal? 
• Is democracy losing ground to authoritarianism around the globe? 
• Is China positioning itself to replace American global soft power? 
• Should the US push back more assertively against China’s expansion in the South China Sea? 
• What more should federal and state agencies do to adequately address the threat from wildfires in California? 
• What will lifting Presidential term limits mean for the long term economic growth of China? 
• Will face-to-face talks between Trump and Kim backfire? 
• Should the federal government more strictly regulate the cybersecurity of American businesses? 
• What can be done to combat the effects of “fake news” on American public discourse? 
• Will the US follow the UK on getting tough on china? 
• Does Brexit pose a real threat to the Good Friday Agreement? 
• Will the global economy continue its recovery and growth through 2018? 
• Should the Fed raise interest rates again? 
• What should western european nations be doing to counteract Vladimir Putin? 
• Has Rex Tillerson’s tenure at the State Department done lasting damage to America’s global influence? 
• Can Colombia's FARC successfully reinvent themselves as a legitimate political party? 
• Should the UK stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia? 
• How will Russia change under a fourth term for Vladimir Putin? 
• What can Putin do to reinvigorate the Russian economy? 
• Will President Trump fire Robert Mueller? 
• Is relaxing Dodd-Frank rules too big a risk for the US economy? 
• Is President Trump seeing success in breaking open America’s stagnating wages? 
• Are Trump administration sanctions against Russia too little too late? 
• Will new leadership at the State Department mean better coordination with the White House? 
• Have Kurdish dreams of independence been dashed for the foreseeable future? 
• How will the US react to Turkish escalation against the Kurds? 
• Is the chaos in the Trump White House getting better? 
• Is it time for Jared Kushner to leave the White House? 
• What can President Trump do to expand his political base? 
• Does the reelection of Vladimir Putin mean that confrontations with the West will escalate? 
• Should President Trump’s plan to combat the opioid epidemic focus more on treatment options? 
• Has the White House shown a commitment to finding a real solution to the opioid epidemic? 
• Is the Saudi Crown Prince moving too quickly on social reforms? 
• Should Facebook face sanctions for the misuse of personal data? 
• Is the ouster of Rex Tillerson good for the State Department? 
• Is China’s economic growth sustainable? 
• Is President Trump sparking a trade war with China? 
• Will President Trump pull out of the JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran? 
• Have Congressional Democrats abandoned the DACA recipients? 
• Has the energy behind the #NeverAgain movement begun to slacken? 
• Does volatility on Wall Street signal a coming economic storm? 
• Will President Trump continue to hold the support of Evangelical voters? 
• Is America’s critical infrastructure inadequately protected from cyber-attack? 
• Would American withdrawal from the JCPOA cause a new arms race in the Middle East? 
• Is America moving closer to preemptive military action against North Korea? 
• Has the Presidency of Donald Trump empowered the white nationalist movement in America? 
• How will the movement formed in the wake of the Parkland shooting shape the 2018 midterm elections? 
• Can Parkland students break the political influence of the NRA? 
• Is the GOP tax plan too heavily tilted to benefit the wealthy? 
• What will it take to get Congress to act on universal background checks? 
• Is the American economy flourishing under the Trump presidency? 
• Should the federal government more clearly define requirements for organic foods? 
• Is the unpredictability of the Trump Administration good for America in the long run? 
• What impact will the scandal around Cambridge Analytica have the US tech sector economy? 
• Can the UN stop the DR Congo from slipping further into chaos? 
• Has the relationship between Russia and the West reaching a turning point? 
• Should Turkey be offered membership into the EU? 
• What effect will President Trump’s tariffs have on the US economy in the near term? 
• Should the US Senate get rid of the filibuster? 
• Will the Russia probe and the Mueller investigation prove to be a voting issue in the 2018 midterms? 
• Is the Trump Administration properly staffed for a meeting with North Korea? 
• Will Costa Rica take steps towards legalizing same-sex marriage? 
• Does President Trump finally have a cabinet he can work with? 
• Should international community do more to curb the use of single-use plastics? 
• Should the US cut its support to Saudi Arabia over military action in Yemen? 
• Should the federal government form a central regulatory body for fertility centers? 
• Should the US actively intervene in Yemen? 
• Are international NGOs being overloaded by refugee crises around the world? 
• Do state and local governments need additional federal help on cybersecurity? 
• Should the Department of Justice do more to crack down on bad practices among state and local law enforcement? 
• Is China the key to a successful meeting between the US and North Korea? 
• Will new leadership mean a push for privatization of healthcare in the VA? 
• Will China weaken sanctions against North Korea ahead of the summit with the US? 
• Will US sanctions push global trade into a downward spiral? Should users abandon Facebook? 
• Does the re-election of al-Sisi push Egypt further away from Democracy? 
• Does Congress have the political willpower to find a compromise solution for DACA? 
• Is the UK moving too slowly on Article 50 planning? 
• Will Congress take steps to protect Robert Mueller’s investigation? 
• Does the expulsion of diplomats fundamentally change the relationship between russia and the West? 
• Is America headed towards a trade war with China? 
• Has the humanitarian crisis in Yemen become unmanageable? 
• Will labor strikes force the Macron government in France to back down from its proposed economic reforms? 
• Can Emmanuel Macron find a compromise with public sector workers? 
• Can the EU maintain its relationship with Turkey? 
• How much will Congressional action curb sex-trafficking in the US? 
• Should Congress do more to protect Americans online privacy? 
• Is the international community paying too little attention to the threat from drug-resistant diseases? 
• Should the US push to curb the non-medical use of antibiotics?
• Should gun violence be treated as a public health issue?