Extemp Questions 2020 November

• What will the expanded legalization of marijuana in the US mean for Mexican drug cartels?
• Can anything be done to deescalate Ethiopia's growing crisis?
• Will the Abraham Accords between Israel and Gulf States lead to more significant regional peace agreements?
• Is America ready to accept a new era of bipartisan cooperation in government?
• Does President Trump’s failure to concede the election represent a serious national security threat to the US?
• Can a Joe Biden presidency bridge America’s political division?
• What will the new Biden presidency mean for America’s relationship with Europe?
• How will the new Biden presidency change the shape of peace plans for the Middle East?
• Should the French government be doing more to prevent radical Islamic violence?
• Will Trump administration attempts to politicize the civil services undermine the institutional credibility of the federal government ?
• Does France’s adherence to secular values incite more radical Islamic violence?
• Will protests over Poland’s new abortion restrictions lead to any policy changes?
• Will a protracted legal battle over the 2020 elections kneecap the Biden administration’s ability to govern effectively?
• Should Congress pass a domestic terrorism law?
• Should Section 230 be rewritten?
• How would real content moderation change social media?
• Does the antitrust suit against Google signal the end for Big Tech?
• Has political polling in America outlived its usefulness?
• What does the Republican Party look like after the Trump presidency?
• Has the time come to end the electoral college?
• Can the Biden presidency rebuild bipartisanship in American politics?
• What will the Biden presidency mean for America’s commitment to international alliances?
• What priorities should the incoming  Biden administration have for it’s first 100 days?
• Will a partisan split in control of the Congress forestall a functional Biden administration?
• Will Nancy Pelosi see a real challenge to her leadership of the House?
• Can a Biden presidency unite a politically polarized America?
• How much of a role will Progressives play in the new Biden Cabinet?
• Is Ethiopia headed towards a drawn-out civil war?
• Can the incoming Biden administration salvage the WTO?
• Is President Trump’s reaction to the election damaging his legacy?
• What comes next for the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong?
• Will mass pro-democracy resignations from the legislature incite a business exodus from Hong Kong?
• Is the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong effectively dead?
• Will the EU take antitrust action against Google?
• Will additional COVID stimulus spending make it through the lame-duck Congress?
• What does the 2020 election signal about changes in Latino voters?
• Is America’s jobs recovery slowing down?
• Have too many covers been cut in developing safe COVID vaccines?
• How will America’s relationship with Israel change under the new Biden administration?
• Has Donald Trump permanently changed America’s relationship with the rest of the world?
• Will the Russia-backed peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan hold?
• Will the planned drawdown of forces make Afghanistan a safe-haven for terrorism?
• Can Democrats take the Senate majority?
• Why didn’t the Democratic Party get the blue wave they expected from the 2020 elections?
• Will grievance politics take a step back with the end of the Trump presidency?
• Will the Democratic Party under Joe Biden take a big turn towards the Progressive left?
• Is the US economic recovery from COVID on track?
• Should the EU establish its own standing army?
• How difficult will it be for the Biden administration to rebuild the Department of State?
• Will protesters be able to get real reforms to the Thai monarchy?
• What comes next for US foreign policy towards China?
• Can pressure from the international community force changes to China’s human rights violations in Xinjiang province?
• Is Trumpism here to stay?
• Should a renewed Voting Rights Act be a priority for the incoming Congress?
• Will the Biden administration make big moves when it comes to tackling climate change?
• What can be done to stabilize Peru’s government?
• Will the Abraham Accords reshape the course of history in the Middle East?
• Will South Korea move towards development of its own nuclear weapons?
• Will the fighting in Ethiopia spill over into neighboring countries?
• What can the international community do to stem the growing violence in the Tigray region?
• How much is remote work due to COVID reshaping America’s labor market?
• What long-term consequences will the new 6-3 majority have on the Supreme Court?
• How quickly can India’s economy recover from COVID?
• Will the planned drawdown of forces undermine negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban?
• Is corruption in the Mexican government getting worse?
• Is Boris Johnson’s 10-year plan for “green” economic development realistic?
• How well is rural America coping with the resurgent Coronavirus?
• Can the Boy Scouts of America survive amidst the sexual abuse claims against them?
• Will the drawdown of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan be good for American security interests?
• Are social media companies taking more responsibility for the content shared on their platforms?
• Is it a mistake for the US and NATO to draw down forces in Iraq and Afghanistan?
• Is the American healthcare system past the breaking point?
• What will the return of the 737MAX mean for the future of Boeing?
• Can the return of the 737MAX breathe life back into the US airline industry?
• Is the far right gaining political strength in Germany?
• How well will America cope with the surge in COVID cases through the holidays?
• Should the incoming Biden administration push for a diplomatic reset with Venezuela?
• Is the UK any closer to a Brexit trade deal?
• Are Republican Party leaders in Congress running scared from the Trump base?
• Will early vaccinations give the UK an edge in recovering economically from COVID-19?
• Does the incoming Biden administration have a mandate to reform racial discrimination in policing?
• How much pushback will Biden’s cabinet picks get from the Senate?