tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46038559132079431172024-03-04T22:27:43.231-10:00Reid's Speech StuffBecause I'm too cheap to host it myself and too cheap to pay somebody else to host it.rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-29794684649361882352024-03-03T22:21:00.001-10:002024-03-04T22:22:57.136-10:00Extemp Questions 2024 February<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Should the use of GMO crops be widespread?</li><li>What more should the Chinese government do to address its falling birthrate?</li><li>Should Japan expand the number of legal immigrants?</li><li>Has the Marcos government improved conditions for journalists in the Philippines?</li><li>Where does the war in Ukraine go from here?</li><li>Will the sentencing of Imran Khan have any effect on Pakistan’s upcoming election?</li><li>Will the US take direct military action against Iran?</li><li>Is the EU doing enough to adapt to the effects of climate change?</li><li>Can El Salvador’s President Bukele continue to keep gang violence under control?</li><li>Will Javier Milei be able to hold his political coalition together?</li><li>Can Republicans keep control of the House in 2024?</li><li>What can Donald Trump do to win over independent voters?</li><li>Can the Biden White House keep tensions with Iran from escalating?</li><li>Can anything be done to stop humanitarian conditions in Sudan from deteriorating further?</li><li>Can Erdogan keep Turkey’s economy headed in the right direction?</li><li>Will Northern Ireland’s power sharing agreement work?</li><li>Will democratic institutions in Brazil continue to hold?</li><li>Will Jair Bolsonaro face prison time for his involvement in the attempt to overturn Brazi’s election?</li><li>What can be done to reduce Iran’s influence in Iraq?</li><li>Will the Iraqi government revoke permissions for the presence of US forces?</li><li>How big of a threat to US elections are AI-generated fakes?</li><li>Has time run out for American military forces in Iraq?</li><li>Will Special Counsel Hur’s report cast a long shadow over the Biden campaign?</li><li>Has Putin permanently changed the European security order?</li><li>How much will attacks against Biden’s age stick with voters in November?</li><li>What would election delays mean for the future of Senegal?</li><li>Can widespread famine in Ethiopia be averted?</li><li>Will Putin test America’s commitment to NATO?</li><li>What has the growth of sports betting meant for professional athletics?</li><li>Does the FAA need greater authority to properly regulate the aviation industry?</li><li>Is demilitarization of Gaza an achievable goal?</li><li>Should the US put more restrictions on the types of weapons provided to Israel?</li><li>Should the Democrats ditch Joe Biden?</li><li>Can a coalition government work for Pakistan?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court let the Texas and Florida social media laws go into effect?</li><li>Are social media companies doing too little to protect elections around the world?</li><li>Will Putin outwait the West to win in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the conflict between the US and Iran entering a new phase?</li><li>What should House Republican leadership do to get back to the business of governing?</li><li>Can Donald Tusk restore democracy in Poland?</li><li>Are anti-gang measures in El Salvador sustainable over the long term?</li><li>Will Rishi Sunak’s government be forced to back away from plans to send migrants to Rwanda?</li><li>Will the death of Alexei Navalny galvanize political opposition to Putin?</li><li>Can Imran Khan run his party from prison?</li><li>Can anything be done to get control of gang violence in Haiti?</li><li>Would a second Trump presidency make America less reliable to its international allies?</li><li>What can be done to improve access to humanitarian aid in Haiti?</li><li>Is a large-scale international mission necessary to restore security in Haiti?</li><li>Are delays in aid from the US allowing Russia to win the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will Senegal be the next West African democracy to fail?</li><li>Is there more the federal government should do to crack down on swatting?</li><li>What more should be done to protect America’s critical infrastructure from cyberattack?</li><li>Is the lack of US aid to Ukraine already having a tagine effect on the battlefield?</li><li>Has Donald Trump damaged the Republican Party’s credibility on the issue of national security?</li><li>Is Modi using the powers of the Indian government to crack down on his political opposition?</li><li>Will the international response to the death of Navalny make any difference inside of Russia?</li><li>Is there more the Biden White House can do on its own to deliver more aid to Ukraine?</li><li>Will Speaker Johnson bring up the foreign aid bill for a vote in the House?</li><li>Will the Listen to Michigan protest movement force a change in the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel?</li><li>Will Rafah become a breaking point between the White House and the Netanyahu government?</li><li>Would Donald Trump’s reelection mean an end to the NATO alliance?</li><li>Is normalization of the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia still an achievable goal?</li><li>Are Democrats underestimating Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign?</li><li>Will IVF become a wedge issue for Republican voters?</li><li>Who will follow McConnell in leading the Senate Republicans?</li><li>Are we entering a new arms race in outer space?</li><li>Will French politicians give in to the demands of the farmer protests?</li><li>What’s the best path forward for Ukraine?</li><li>Do Serbs in Kosovo have good reason to fear for their future?</li><li>Is a government shutdown inevitable?</li><li>Can Pakistan’s coalition government get the economy back on track?</li><li>Is Japan’s economic recession a blip or the start of a long-term trend?</li><li>Will Haley voters move back to Trump for the general election?</li><li>Will Russia move to annex Transnistria from Moldova?</li><li>Does Apple’s decision to end its Project Titan election car signal rough times ahead for the tech giant?</li><li>Does South Korea’s low birth rate justify a national emergency declaration?</li><li><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-91642464330807605752024-02-02T19:03:00.001-10:002024-02-05T19:04:08.939-10:00Extemp Questions 2024 Jan<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wil attacks on Russian territory change the Russian public’s support for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will election protests in Serbia result in any real change?</li><li>Can the spillover effects of the war in Gaza be contained?</li><li>Is the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border spiraling out of control?</li><li>Is western support for Ukraine drying up?</li><li>How quickly will the Supreme Court on cases removing Trump from the 2024 ballot?</li><li>Will the expansion of the BRICS alliance pose a threat to the dominance of the US dollar on global markets?</li><li>Will Netanyahu push Israel to a constitutional crisis during a war?</li><li>Should carbon offset deals be used for nations to meet their COP targets?</li><li>Will the war in Gaza spiral into a regional conflict?</li><li>Should the US push for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia?</li><li>Who should be responsible for rebuilding Gaza after the war?</li><li>Can Javier Milei push through the austerity measures he wants for Argentina?</li><li>Will Germany ban the AFD party?</li><li>How long will Nikki Haley stay in the race?</li><li>Is the Biden administration delivering on student loan debt relief?</li><li>How will the judgment in the E Jean Carroll defamation case impact Donald Trump's campaign for the White House?</li><li>Can Congressional Republicans find a way to get to yes on a board security deal?</li><li>Has the House Republican Conference become completely dysfunctional?</li><li>Should western nations seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?</li><li>Will other NATO countries continue to fund Ukraine without the US?</li><li>Will liquidation of Evergrande bring stability to China’s ailing real estate markets?</li><li>What more can the Chinese government do to address youth unemployment?</li><li>What will alleged links between Hamas and the UNRWA mean for the future of the agency?</li><li>Can Argentina’s new President get the public behind the changes he wants to make?</li><li>Will social media companies face new regulations from this Congress?</li><li>Will Israel force the Palestinians out of Gaza?</li><li>What will the approval of Exchange Traded Funds mean for the future of Bitcoin?</li><li>Does Nikki Haley have a realistic chance at the Republican nomination?</li><li>Will strikes against the Houthis draw the US deeper into the war in Gaza?</li><li>Do persuadable voters still exist in America?</li><li>Has Modi done lasting damage to a secular Indian government?</li><li>Will economic concerns dominate Taiwan’s elections?</li><li>Will Justice Thomas recuse himself from the Trump cases that come before the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will any of the Special Counsel’s cases against Donald Trump come to trial before the November elections?</li><li>Can anything be done to break the hold of gang violence in Haiti?</li><li>Will Israel forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza?</li><li>Is the Biden White House out of touch with American voters?</li><li>Are the Republican primaries just a race for the VP nomination?</li><li>Has Ecuador become a narco-state?</li><li>How big of a role will the Supreme Court play in the 2024 Presidential election?</li><li>How long can Bibi Netanyahu hang on as Prime Minister?</li><li>Can China broker a peace in Myanmar?</li><li>Will the ICJ case force Israel to change tactics in Gaza?</li><li>Will economic concerns in Germany drive up the popularity of the AFD Party?</li><li>Will economic concerns in France put Marine Le Pen into power?</li><li>Can Ecuador’s new President bring gang violence under control?</li><li>Can the US security umbrella continue to deter Chinese military action against Taiwan?</li><li>What does the resignation of Wayne LaPierre mean for the future of the NRA?</li><li>Does the political influence of the NRA still matter?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court end the principle of Chevron Deference?</li><li>Will the release of the DOJ’s report spur any changes in Uvalde?</li><li>Should the Biden administration be more assertive in its dispute with Texas over border access?</li><li>What can the international community do to de-escalate tensions with the Houthis?</li><li>What will new leadership in Taiwan mean for the future of the relationship with Beijing?</li><li>Is the monarchy still relevant to the Danish public?</li><li>Is the monarchy still relevant to the British public?</li><li>Can Macron halt the advance of the political far-right in France?</li><li>Does growing youth unemployment pose a threat to the future of the Chinese Communist Party?</li><li>Will Congress impeach Secretary Mayorkas?</li><li>Can Democratic Party leadership find a winning message for 2024?</li><li>Is Speaker Johnson’s job in jeopardy?</li><li>Will accusations of a conflict of interest derail the Georgia case against Donad Trump?</li><li>Will Congress be able to pass an immigration deal?</li><li>Will Congress be able to keep avoiding a government shutdown?</li><li>Have House Republicans completely lost interest in governing?</li><li>Can the Haley campaign survive beyond South Carolina?</li><li>Will a strategy of trial delays pay off for Donald Trump?</li><li>What more should be done to root out child labor in the US?</li><li>Has international public opinion turned against Israel in the Gaza war?</li><li>How quickly will the UK begin to send migrants to Rwanda?</li><li>Can Rishi Sunak and the Tories survive a general election?</li><li>Will Haley’s primary campaign damage Donald Trump in the general election?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court uphold Donald Trump’s removal from the ballot?</li><li>Has India’s BJP become politically undefeatable?</li><li>Can widespread famine in Gaza be averted?</li><li>Is the Biden administration losing patience with Netanyahu?</li><li>How much are recent stock market gains tied to expectation of Fed rate cuts in the near term?</li><li>Who will fill the workforce shortages in Israel?</li><li>Is there any realistic alternative to a two-state solution for Palestine?</li><li>Has Brexit given a win to Sinn Fein?</li><li>Will Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party be dissolved?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-38205972057055306252024-01-04T16:16:00.006-10:002024-01-10T17:11:50.051-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 Dec.<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Is France’s new immigration law a win for Marine Le Pen and the far right?</li><li>Will the EU’s new immigration agreement stem the flow of migrants?</li><li>Does Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement have any chance for a future?</li><li>Has Russia been able to effectively sidestep American economic sanctions?</li><li>What does de-risking from the Chinese economy look like for Germany?</li><li>Can Congress cut a deal on aid for Ukraine and Israel?</li><li>How much influence does the Biden administration have over Israeli tactics in Gaza?</li><li>Should American universities more aggressively crack down on antisemitism on campus?</li><li>Is Washington responsible for what Israel does with American weapons?</li><li>Will Abdul el-Sisi win another term in Egypt?</li><li>Will Egypt get drawn into the war in Gaza?</li><li>Can Israel continue to rely on American support for the long term?</li><li>What should China’s central bank do to shore up the ailing real estate sector?</li><li>Can Brazil’s political right survive without Bolsonaro?</li><li>How will generative AI reshape American elections?</li><li>What does victory in Gaza look like for Israel?</li><li>What does an Israeli victory in Gaza look like for Palestinians?</li><li>Is commercial deep-sea mineral mining becoming a reality?</li><li>Has the vote over representation set back the indigenous rights movement in Australia?</li><li>Has China’s belt-and-road initiative been successful so far?</li><li>Does Nikki Haley have a realistic path to the Republican nomination?</li><li>Does China have enough influence to force a ceasefire in Myanmar?</li><li>Can the two-state solution still be revived?</li><li>Can Javier Miles push through the drastic economic changes he wants to make for Argentina?</li><li>Will President Miley’s places for economic shock treatment work out for Argentina in the long run?</li><li>Is generational change needed in Taiwan’s leadership?</li><li>Will the Fed cut interest rates in 2024?</li><li>Can Taiwan continue to rely on its “silicon shield” to protect it from Beijing?</li><li>Will President Biden face impeachment in 2024?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court block access to abortion medications?</li><li>What would an end to US funding mean for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>How far will Maduro go to control disputed territory in Guyana?</li><li>Is real economic change possible in Egypt?</li><li>Can South Africa’s ANC Party hold onto power in the next election?</li><li>Is Europe’s support for Ukraine weakening?</li><li>Would devaluation of the peso do more harm than good for Argentina?</li><li>What will replace Hamas to govern Gaza after Israel’s war ends?</li><li>Are House impeachment proceedings against President Biden anything more than a political stunt?</li><li>What will the Indian high court’s ruling mean for the future of Kashmir?</li><li>Was the COP28 conference a success?</li><li>Are civilian casualties in Gaza costing the Netanyahu government international support?</li><li>Is there any real political opposition to Putin left in Russia?</li><li>Will the Colorado decision to remove Trump from the ballot matter to Republican voters?</li><li>Why is America's perception of the economy so far out of step with the numbers?</li><li>Is there more the Biden administration can do to change its messaging around economic confidence?</li><li>Is the White House’s economic messaging starting to break through to voters?</li><li>What will happen to Gaza after Israel’s war against Hamas ends?</li><li>Is the war in Gaza pushing the West Bank past the breaking point?</li><li>What should America;s two major parties be doing to raise up the next generation of leadership?</li><li>What more should the Biden White House be doing to court younger voters in 2024?</li><li>What can the GOP do to win over younger voters in 2024?</li><li>Have the national political parties in America gotten too weak?</li><li>Is the Republican Party starting to move away from Trump?</li><li>Will the killing of hostages by Israeli forces change Netanyahu’s tactics in Gaza?</li><li>How important will ongoing redistributing lawsuits be in the 2024 elections?</li><li>Will any of the legal cases against Donald Trump make it to trial before the November elections?</li><li>\Will Congress be able to legislate effectively in 2024?</li><li>Can Chief Justice Robert’s restore the public reputation of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Can Mike Johnson survive as House Speaker?</li><li>Have opponents of further aid to Ukraine already won the fight in Congress?</li><li>Will Israel expand the Gaza war into Lebanon?</li><li>Can America’s Evangelical churches contend with modern LGBTQ+ social norms?</li><li>Is allied support for Ukraine slipping?</li><li>How soon will the UK’s Conservative Party call an election?</li><li>Will the election in the DR Congo be annulled?</li><li>Will attempts to normalize diplomatic relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan be successful?</li><li>Does the Modi government’s declining record on human rights matter to Indian voters?</li><li>What can be done to ease the growing threat of famine in Gaza?</li><li>Can’t anything be done to improve conditions in Sudan?</li><li>Is Iran leveraging the war in Gaza to its own advantage?</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-34265256396164229882023-12-03T22:49:00.000-10:002023-12-03T22:49:02.421-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 Nov<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will the tensions between Canada and India escalate beyond political rhetoric?</li><li>What should Congress do to grow America’s shrinking middle class?</li><li>Will Israel reoccupy Gaza?</li><li>Can Israel do more to limit civilian casualties in Gaza?</li><li>What can be done to rebuild local journalism in America?</li><li>Are Israel’s tactics in Gaza and the Wet Bank growing a new generation of Palestinian terrorists?</li><li>Does the US face a growing economic recession?</li><li>Is there more the federal government can do to solve ongoing pharmaceutical shortages?</li><li>Will Senator Menendez resign?</li><li>Will the issue of abortion still be salient to voters in 2024?</li><li>Is the dollar losing importance as a global currency?</li><li>Does the House have enough time to keep the government funded?</li><li>What should be done to contain Iran’s influence across the Middle East?</li><li>Has China’s panda diplomacy with the US ended for good?</li><li>Can Democrats keep the Senate in 2024?</li><li>Are driverless cars too unsafe for America’s roads?</li><li>Will Argentina’s new President be able to stabilize the economy?</li><li>What can the international community do to counter the growing use of Vietnam as a hub for the narcotics trade?</li><li>Will Rishi Sunak push the UK’s Tory Party towards the political center?</li><li>Will Prime Minister Sunak be able to deliver on his plans to send migrants abroad?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct ethics practices of the Justices?</li><li>Will the meeting between Biden and Xi ease the growing tensions between the US and China?</li><li>Are Israel’s goals in Gaza achievable?</li><li>What does the off-year election in Virginia signal for 2024?</li><li>How quickly will the Republican presidential field winnow down?</li><li>How soon should Ukraine be granted EU membership?</li><li>Have economic sanctions lost their effectiveness as a tool or American diplomacy?</li><li>Should the Biden administration be pushing harder to ensure humanitarian relief in Gaza?</li><li>Who will run Gaza after the fighting?</li><li>Has war united the political divisions within Israel?</li><li>Has political violence become normalized in American politics?</li><li>Is the war in Ukraine stuck at a statemate?</li><li>What comes next for Rishi Sunak’s plans to stop the boats?</li><li>Will labor protests in Bangladesh lead to widespread violence?</li><li>Will the Chinese government crack down on the export of fentanyl precursors?</li><li>Will organized labor in the US continue to make significant gains?</li><li>Is there any chance on the horizon for peace in Sudan?</li><li>Will the meeting between Biden and Xi bring more American investment to China’s economy?</li><li>What will the deportations from Pakistan mean for Afghanistan?</li><li>Can Javier Milei deliver on his promises for Argentina?</li><li>What does the turmoil at OpenAI signal for the future of the industry?</li><li>Will violent protests forestall elections in Senegal?</li><li>Will Senegal be the next nation in the Sahel to face a military coup?</li><li>Can President Biden bridge the growing rift within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas war?</li><li>Will the COP28 conference bring any real progress on climate change?</li><li>What repercussions will India face over accusations of state-sponsored killings of Sikh activists abroad?</li><li>Can the temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war become a lasting ceasefire?</li><li>Do Rohingya refugees have a future in Bangladesh?</li><li>Is Donald Trump’s nomination inevitable?</li><li>Will Ukraine postpone elections?</li><li>Will the Haley campaign continue to build momentum?</li><li>Does the legacy of Henry Kissinger still cast a shadow over American foreign policy?</li><li>Will New York’s Adult Survivors Act become a model other states copy?</li><li>Will Trump be disqualified from the ballot in 2024?</li><li>Should the Biden White House condition aid to Israel on humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the West Bank?</li><li>Will the Israel-Hamas war bring an end to Netanyahu’s government?</li><li>Should the US lean harder on Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank?</li><li>Should the Biden White House be more public about discussions with the Israeli government?</li><li>Will ballot initiatives and direct voting be the path for protecting abortion rights at the state level?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-56159635260059863322023-11-04T16:43:00.003-10:002023-11-05T16:52:02.389-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 Oct<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>What will Dianne Feinstein’s passing mean for Senate Democrats?</li><li>Should all public school lunches be made free?</li><li>What will the trial of SBF mean for the future of cryptocurrency?</li><li>Can Congress avoid a shutdown in November?</li><li>Will Congress force the Supreme Court to adopt a formal code of conduct?</li><li>Can Japan remain on track to reach net zero carbon by 2050?</li><li>Should Japan return to nuclear power?</li><li>When will Japan legalize same-sex marriage?</li><li>Will Ukraine be forced to give up Donbas?</li><li>Has the movement for same-sex marriage in India stalled?</li><li>Is retaking Crimea within Ukraine’s reach?</li><li>Who will be the next Speaker of the House?</li><li>Should the US be more outspoken about the growing authoritarianism of the Modi government in India?</li><li>Does the US need a new long-term strategy towards North Korea?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court implement ethics reforms in the new term?</li><li>Has federal prosecution helped Trump’s 2024 campaign?</li><li>Has Saudi Arabia successfully sportswashed its reputation?</li><li>Can a new Speaker wrangle the chaotic Republican conference in the House?</li><li>Will Israel’s war in Gaza break out into a larger regional conflict?</li><li>Does Israel have a viable military solution for Gaza?</li><li>Should the US put conditions for the treatment of civilians on military support to Israel?</li><li>How much was Iran involved with the Hamas attacks against Israel?</li><li>Will Netanyahu bear a political cost for military and intelligence failures around the Hamas attacks against Israel?</li><li>Have the Hamas attacks against Israel set back the Palestinian cause?</li><li>Should the US continue to provide support to both Israel and Ukraine?</li><li>Where does the movement for women’s rights in Iran go from here?</li><li>Can anyone successfully manage the House Republicans?</li><li>Has establishing a Palestinian state become impossible?</li><li>Will the New York state case against his family business damage Donald Trump politically?</li><li>Will Israel’s war in Gaza expand into a larger regional conflict?</li><li>Is Israel ignoring humanitarian concerns in Gaza?</li><li>What can be done to prevent local elections from being swamped by national political polarization?</li><li>How long will the House remain without a Speaker?</li><li>Can Brazil’s government do more to top fires in the Amazon?</li><li>Is Niger turning away from the international community?</li><li>Is Democracy in Poland under threat></li><li>Will the AI safety summit in the UK bring any practical results?</li><li>Is climate change starting to have major effects on Europe’s tourism economy?</li><li>Has climate change become a critical security threat for Europe?</li><li>Will the war in Gaza mean an end to the Presidency of Mahmoud Abbas?</li><li>Will the Hamas attacks forestall diplomatic talks between Israel and the Arab states?</li><li>Does building more of the border wall contradict the Biden administration's stated policy goals?</li><li>Should US aid to Israel be conditioned on the long-term plans for Gaza?</li><li>Have China’s human rights violations against the Uyghurs become normalized?</li><li>How will the fighting in Gaza change the Biden administration’s strategic plans towards the Middle East?</li><li>Is corporate debt a major threat to the global economy?</li><li>When will Palestinians get new elections?</li><li>Will Argentina make the switch to the US dollar?</li><li>Is this election the beginning of the end for Poland’s Law and Justice Party?</li><li>What should the Biden White House be doing to bring his approval numbers up?</li><li>Does the US still have the international clout to get involved in Mideast Peace?</li><li>Can Israel achieve its stated goal of ending Hamas?</li><li>Can Speaker Mike Johnson manage the Republican conference in the House?</li><li>How long can Mike Johnson retain the Speaker’s gavel?</li><li>Is Donald Trump’s nomination inevitable?</li><li>Are there any steps this Congress would be willing to take to stop the epidemic of mass shootings?</li><li>How should the US regulate cryptocurrencies?</li><li>What can be done to end the civil war in Myanmar?</li><li>What will the return of Donald Tusk mean for the political future of Poland?</li><li>Should Israel be doing more to limit civilian casualties in Gaza?</li><li>Will government bailouts to Pemex drag down Mexico’s economy?</li><li>Will the 2024 elections see a major political realignment?</li><li>Is Republican chaos in Congress presenting America from responding to global crises?</li><li>Will the State Department revolt against President Biden’s support for Israel?</li><li>Will The Fed raise interest rates again?</li><li>Will Iran get more directly involved in the war in Gaza?</li><li>What can Erdogan do to bring more foreign investment to Turkey?</li><li>Can anything be done to bring Lebanon back from the brink of collapse?</li><li>What will Pakistan’s decision to expel migrants mean for Afghans fleeing the Taliban?</li><li>Will Imran Khan be freed?</li><li>Can new leadership solve Argentina’s economic crisis?</li><li>Will Netanyahu be forced out of office again?</li><li>Should the Chinese government be doing more to stabilize the property sector?</li><li>Does Dean Phillips pose a threat to President Biden’s reelection campaign?</li><li>Can Maduro be trusted to hold free and fair elections in Venezuela?</li><li>Have American economic sanctions been effective against Venezuela?</li><li>Is Mike Johnson up to the challenge of being the Speaker of the House?</li><li>Is hype keeping cryptocurrencies alive?</li><li>Should President Biden step aside in 2024?</li><li>Will Ohio’s abortion ballot measure pass?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-90351407636623462612023-10-02T19:54:00.007-10:002023-10-02T19:54:51.397-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 Sept.<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>What steps can the Biden administration take to make the US a better partner to the global south?</li><li>Can Speaker McCarthy stop GOP hardliners from shutting down the government?</li><li>Can this Congress get anything big accomplished before the 2024 election?</li><li>Should Senator McConnell resign over health concerns?</li><li>Will Congress pass the Afghan Adjustment Act?</li><li>Has climate change become a major national security issue?</li><li>Do economic sanctions still make any difference against North Korea?</li><li>How much is the environmental protest movement reshaping EU policy?</li><li>Will Bangladesh push forward with the legal case against Muhammad Yunus?</li><li>Has the pandemic permanently changed the role of women in the workplace?</li><li>Will the Biden administration be able to close the gun show loophole through executive action?</li><li>Can Congress avoid a government shutdown?</li><li>Are Macron’s policies making it more difficult for immigrants to integrate into French society?</li><li>What more should Japan be doing to adapt to its aging population?</li><li>What steps should the Japanese government take to address the low birth rate?</li><li>Can the enhanced child tax credit make it into the next Congressional budget?</li><li>Will his legal troubles impact Donald Trump’s ability to win the Republican nomination?</li><li>Will the AUW’s strike end successfully?</li><li>Will the 14th Amendment be used to block Trump from the ballot in 2024?</li><li>Is Ireland on a path towards unification?</li><li>Is there more the US can do to bring the warring sides in Sudan to the negotiating table?</li><li>Is the American market for legal marijuana oversaturated?</li><li>Is America facing a child care crisis?</li><li>What will a comprehensive partnership with the US mean for Vietnam’s future?</li><li>Are major police reforms needed in France?</li><li>Should there be a global tax regime to fund developing nations’ actions to combat climate change?</li><li>Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive progressing too slowly to be effective?</li><li>Will Thailand’s coalition government be able to actually govern?</li><li>What comes next for Gabon?</li><li>Should EU nations be doing more to ensure their own long-term energy security?</li><li>Will Congressional Republicans force the cutoff of aid to Ukraine?</li><li>How big of an issue will age be for President Biden’s campaign?</li><li>Will the right people be held responsible for the Greek migrant boat disaster?</li><li>Has the security situation in Haiti become unsolvable?</li><li>Can anyone act as an honest broker for peace between the warring sides in Sudan?</li><li>Will Zelenskyy’s decision to replace the defense minister make Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive more difficult?</li><li>Is global poverty driving up child sexual exploitation around the world?</li><li>How strong is Speaker McCarthy’s control over House Republicans?</li><li>Will Republicans in the House strip Kevin McCarthy of the Speaker’s gavel?</li><li>Can Ecuador’s upcoming elections bring it back from the brink?</li><li>Does Venezuela’s raid on a gang-run jail mark a turning point in the fight against criminal gangs?</li><li>Does social media have too much influence over American elections?</li><li>Should museums be forced to return artifacts acquired as a result of colonialism?</li><li>Will South Korea’s education system be reformed?</li><li>Has Brexit permanently changed the culture of UK politics?</li><li>Should the US reconsider the size of its overseas military troop presence?</li><li>Should the US hold back aid to Egypt?</li><li>Will the US cut back aid to Ukraine?</li><li>What does Senator Romney’s retirement signal about the future of the Republican Party?</li><li>Can the global south lead the way on climate change action?</li><li>Will Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations?</li><li>What would diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia mean for the future of Palestine?</li><li>What can the international community do to make military coups less common in Africa?</li><li>Is China facing an economic fall?</li><li>How long will the UAW strike last?</li><li>Will artificial intelligence tools create more new problems than it helps solve?</li><li>Will Google’s antitrust lawsuit mean big changes coming for big tech?</li><li>Will Bosnia’s Serbs move towards secession?</li><li>Will education be a willing issue for Republicans in 2024?</li><li>Will the tragic flooding in Libya force government unity?</li><li>Will greater cooperation with Russia increase the threat posed by North Korea?</li><li>Can the US auto industry adapt quick enough for the switch to electric vehicles?</li><li>Is candidate age a bigger problem for Biden than it is for Trump?</li><li>What can the Biden White House do to drive up Democratic voter enthusiasm?</li><li>Will Congress restore the expanded child tax credit?</li><li>What role should the federal government play in recovering student learning loss from the pandemic?</li><li>Should the federal government dedicate more resources to the investigation of UAPs?</li><li>Is the ANC doing enough to address public outcry against migrants in South Africa?</li><li>Has the Biden administration given up trying to police the southern border?</li><li>What comes next for Iran’s protests over the compulsory hijab wearing?</li><li>What can be done to reverse the growing trend of gun suicides in America?</li><li>Will Prime Minister Modi face any political consequence for failing to adequately protect India’s minorities?</li><li>Where will the growing tensions between Canada and India go next?</li><li>Are disruptive protests hiring the green political movement in Europe?</li><li>Should international organizations play a bigger role in rooting out government corruption in Africa?</li><li>What should be done to get Chile’s economy back on the right track?</li><li>Has Rishi Sunak damaged the UK’s leadership role in the global fight to curb carbon emissions?</li><li>Is America’s security umbrella becoming less effective at countering China’s actions in the South China sea?</li><li>Will the violence in Nagorno Karabakh escalate into a full-blown war between Azerbaijan and Armenia?</li><li>Is a long-term peace in Nagorno Karabakh still possible?</li><li>Will the retirement of Rupert Murdoch damage the role Fox News plays in the conservative media ecosystem?</li><li>Will Senator Menendez resign?</li><li>Has the Biden administration been too soft with MBS over Saudi Arabia’s human rights practices?</li><li>Is reform of the UN Security Council needed?</li><li>Will the killing of migrants by border guards have any consequences for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?</li><li>Has China’s Belt and Road Initiative been a success?</li><li>Should Lula be doing more to revitalize Brazil’s economy?</li><li>Are sanctions and war casualties starting to have an effect on the Russian public?</li><li>Does the center-left still have a future in Israeli politics?</li><li>Are we in the middle of a new global space race?</li><li>Is far-right ideology on the rise once again in Germany?</li><li>Will the impeachment inquiry into President Biden blow back on swing state Republicans?</li><li>Will Evergrande’s financial problems spill over into the larger Chinese economy?</li><li>What does victory look like for Ukraine?</li><li>What will France’s withdrawal from Niger mean for anti-terrorism efforts in the Sahel?</li><li>Is the Thai public ready to make reforms to the monarchy?</li><li>Does the return of Travis King signal hope for the relationship between the US and North Korea?</li><li>Is foreign military intervention necessary to avoid complete civil war in Haiti?</li><li>Will regulators be able to put sufficient safeguards around AI before it gets out of control?</li><li>Will environmental lawsuits brought by youth force governments to take more climate change action?</li><li>Will the New York summary judgment mean an end to the Trump business organization?</li><li>Is there anything left of Hong Kong’s autonomy?</li><li>Can anything be done to reverse Afghanistan’s economic collapse?</li><li>Will a government shutdown blow back harder on Democrats or Republicans?</li><li>Is a 45 day continuing resolution enough time for Congress to finalize an agreement on appropriations?</li><li>Can the Supreme Court be trusted to police its own ethics?</li><li>Will President Biden’s new Office of Gun Violence Prevent find success?</li><li>Is international aid and support starting to fall victim to Ukraine fatigue?</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-62590349581766435162023-09-02T07:30:00.002-10:002023-09-12T08:04:07.751-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 August<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Do the Democrats have a model for how to win in swing states in 2024?</li><li>Has Russian infighting weakened Vladimir Putin?</li><li>Has Gerrymandering destroyed America’s political center?</li><li>Has America’s special relationship with Saudi Arabia outlived its usefulness?</li><li>Has America’s special relationship with Israel outlived its usefulness?</li><li>Is America still a model for the world?</li><li>How far will China’s economic slowdown go?</li><li>Has the UN become obsolete?</li><li>Is it time for the US to expand the use of nuclear power?</li><li>Should the Supreme Court be expanded?</li><li>Will AI do more harm than good?</li><li>Will Australia vote in favor of recognizing its indigenous people?</li><li>Will Donald Trump’s multiple indictments matter to Republican primary voters?</li><li>Is an international military force necessary to stabilize Haiti?</li><li>Will drone attacks inside Russian borders harden the resolve of the Russian public for Putin’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will downgrading the US debt rating scare lawmakers straight when it comes to the debt ceiling?</li><li>How long can Myanmar’s military junta remain in power?</li><li>Will China face any consequences for helping Russia bypass international sanctions?</li><li>How will the military coup in Niger affect western nations’ involvement in the fight against Islamic extremists in the region?</li><li>Why are military coups becoming more common in west Africa?</li><li>Is government corruption still a major problem in Colombia?</li><li>Will the violence in India’s Manipur region spread?</li><li>Is Prime Minister Modi tacitly encouraging violence against India’s minority populations?</li><li>Are the Paris Agreement climate change goals an impossible dream?</li><li>Is peace in Yemen any closer to reality?</li><li>What can be done to end the fighting in Sudan?</li><li>Will Republican Party leadership continue to close ranks around Donald Trump?</li><li>Is Cambodia ready for a new generation of leadership?</li><li>Will Britain’s housing crisis cost Rishi Sunak the Prime Minister’s seat?</li><li>What should be done to fix Britain’s affordable housing crisis?</li><li>Has the Zanu PF party fixed the election in Zimbabwe?</li><li>Is the overturning of Roe responsible for an increase in domestic violence?</li><li>Do America’s allies have a reason to question the US commitment to the NATO alliance?</li><li>Will America’s green energy transition fall victim to NIMBY-ism?</li><li>Does Ron DeSantis still have a path to the Republican nomination in 2024?</li><li>Will Congress let Section 702 expire?</li><li>Should Congress renew Section 702?</li><li>Will federal and state indictments against Donald Trump and his allies drive down Republican voter turnout in 2024?</li><li>What can be done to slow the loss of Antarctic sea ice?</li><li>Will France withdraw from the Sahel?</li><li>Will Donald Trump face trial before the 2024 elections?</li><li>Is America any closer to achieving meaningful police reform?</li><li>Why haven’t more red states enacted greater support for mothers and infants in the wake of the Dobbs decision?</li><li>Will the Wager Group become the dominant security force in the Sahel?</li><li>Will pressure from ECOWAS force the coup leaders in Niger to reverse course?</li><li>Is America headed towards another government shutdown?</li><li>Is the crackdown of political opposition in Russia getting worse?</li><li>Will the return of Iran’s morality policy see renewed public protests?</li><li>Will more African nations pass strict anti-LGBTQ laws?</li><li>Has Speaker McCarthy lost control of the House?</li><li>Will Republicans in the House push forward with efforts to impeach President Biden?</li><li>Has the Taliban been successful at curbing narcotics production in Afghanistan?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to address the root causes of the migration crisis at the southern border?</li><li>Can Colombia’s President Petro finalize a peace deal with the ELN?</li><li>Will there be more shoes to drop in the Special Counsel’s investigation of Donald Trump?</li><li>Can anything be done to reverse the decline of local journalism across America?</li><li>Is the decline of local journalism contributing to America’s political polarization?</li><li>What steps should be taken to ensure that the opioid settlement funds are spent appropriately?</li><li>Should the US start to phase out assistance to Israel?</li><li>What can be done to stop the cycle of violence between Israeli settlers, Palestinians and the Israeli military?</li><li>Has the Iranian government quashed the protest movement that rose up after the death of Mahsa Amini?</li><li>Will ongoing ethics issues involving Justice Clarence Thomas force Congressional action?</li><li>Is public discontent in Iran growing once again?</li><li>Has organized crime in Ecuador become more powerful than the government?</li><li>Will the unfreezing of Iranian assets encourage more foreign governments to lock up Americans?</li><li>What more should the Biden administration do to speed visas for Afghan allies and their families?</li><li>Will Special Counsel Jack Smith indict Trump’s co-conspirators in the January 6’th care?</li><li>Are America’s campaign finance laws still effective?</li><li>Does America need new campaign finance reforms?</li><li>Will the Biden administration be more aggressive in enforcing environmental protections ahead of the 2024 elections?</li><li>Will Trump participate in the Republican primary debates?</li><li>Are the BRICS nations ready to expand their trading block?</li><li>What effect will the investigations into Hunter Biden have on Joe Biden’s re-election bid?</li><li>Will the effects of climate change force the federal government to significantly increase emergency spending?</li><li>Will abortion still be a winning issue for Democrats in 2024?</li><li>Should the Biden administration end contracts with private companies running immigration detention centers?</li><li>Should the Biden administration do more to ensure accountability for the mistreatment of immigration detainees?</li><li>Will indictments cut into Donald Trump’s campaign fundraising?</li><li>What can be done to reverse the trend of skilled workers leaving Zimbabwe?</li><li>Has government corruption in Argentina become impossible to control?</li><li>Is Ecuador becoming a failed state?</li><li>What can be done to reverse the growing trend of political violence in Ecuador?</li><li>Are sanctions taking their toll on the Russian economy?</li><li>Will the federal government shut down Texas Gov. Abbott’s Operation Lone Star?</li><li>Can President Biden energize Democratic voters to turn out in the 2024 elections?</li><li>What can the government in Zimbabwe do to bring in foreign investment?</li><li>Should western nations be engaging with the Afghan Taliban?</li><li>Is there more the US can do to confront Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses?</li><li>Will ECOWAS move forward with military intervention in Niger?</li><li>Can anything be done to get inflation under control in Zimbabwe?</li><li>Does America’s child care system need major overhaul?</li><li>Is it time for the US to have paid parental leave?</li><li>Will the Held v Montana decision trigger new youth-led environmental lawsuits across America?</li><li>How quickly should the Biden administration move forward with new restrictions on PFAS in water?</li><li>Does Ukraine need to recalibrate what a successful counteroffensive looks like?</li><li>What should be done about thefts from the British Museum?</li><li>Is solving rural poverty critical to India’s long-term security?</li><li>Will the trilateral agreement between Japan, South Korea and the US restrain China’s actions in the region?</li><li>Will Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize diplomatic relations?</li><li>Can Trump win a general election in 2024?</li><li>Will No Labels run a presidenta ticket in 2024?</li><li>What more can the US do to contain the North Korean nuclear threat?</li><li>Has South Korea become desensitized to the threat posed by North Korea?</li><li>Is the international security threat posed by North Korea growing?</li><li>Will the Purdue pharma case see the Supreme Court overhaul the US bankruptcy system?</li><li>Where should nuclear energy fit into a carbon-free future?</li><li>What will it take to put green energy on the grid?</li><li>Will pushing culture war issues work for Republican candidates in 2024?</li><li>Will Congress let the PEPFAR program expire?</li><li>How long can the Zanu PF party hold onto power in Zimbabwe?</li><li>Will India’s successful moon landing incentivize space exploration by other nations?</li><li>What does a successful moon landing mean for the future of India?</li><li>Will the death of Wagner’s leadership have a direct effect on the frontline fighting in Ukraine?</li><li>Can Guatemala’s new President find success in fighting corruption?</li><li> Does it matter whether Donald Trump believes his own lies about the 2020 election?</li><li>Who won the first Republican primary debate?</li><li>Is China’s post-pandemic economic recovery starting to get back on track?</li><li>What more can Xi do to speed China’s economic recovery?</li><li>What measures should Congress take to help Americans adapt to the economic costs of extreme weather events becoming more common?</li><li>Is there discord among Taliban leadership over the restrictions placed on Afghan women?</li><li>What comes next for the opposition party in Zimbabwe?</li><li>What can Zimbabwe do to break out of its economic death spiral?</li><li>Can Argentina break out of its inflationary spiral?</li><li>What will the loss of Wagner’s top leadership mean for its ongoing operations in Africa?</li><li>Is the anger at Japan over the release of water from Fukushima justified?</li><li>What comes next for Thailand’s Move Forward Party?</li><li>What will the return of Thaksin Shinawatra mean for the future of Thailand?</li><li>Are former Russian prisoners freed after fighting in Ukraine creating new problems for the Russian public?</li><li>Should Congress have term limits?</li><li>What comes next for the Wagner Group forces around the world?</li><li>Is environmental radicalism on the rise in France?</li><li>Why doesn’t Germany’s Green Party have more political clout?</li><li>Can China’s economy adapt quick enough to meet its aging population?</li><li>Is China’s property market facing a collapse in the near term?</li><li>What can Congress do to rebuild public trust in the courts?</li><li>Will Israelis be allowed to enter the US without a visa?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-3602451872080253592023-08-05T17:55:00.000-10:002023-08-05T17:55:02.958-10:00Extemp Questions - July 2023<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will the military coup in Niger isolate the country from western security support?</li><li>Will House Republicans seek a vote on impeachment of President Biden?</li><li>Has Canada made progress on addressing the historical mistreatment of First Nations peoples?</li><li>Will the Biden administration still be able to make good on promises for student debt relief?</li><li>Is the Supreme Court becoming a threat to American democracy?</li><li>Is Vladimir Putin’s grip on power slipping?</li><li>Does the west fundamentally misunderstand the Chinese economy?</li><li>What can the EU do to derisk from ties to the Chinese economy?</li><li>Will the Biden White House try to push for Supreme Court reforms in this session of Congress?</li><li>How much will infrastructure spending help Pres. Biden’s reelection bid in 2024?</li><li>Does RFK Jr. pose a serious threat to Biden in the Democratic primaries?</li><li>What should President Biden do to improve Democratic voter enthusiasm in 2024?</li><li>Can the EU come to a consensus over how to deal with the ongoing migrant crisis?</li><li>What policy changes can the EU make to better deal with the influx of asylum seekers?</li><li>Does the Fed need new tools better control inflation?</li><li>Does the Biden White House have a winning economic message or the 2024 campaign?</li><li>Will military operations in Jenin escalate the violence between Israelis and Palestinians?</li><li>How much responsibility does social media bear for America’s political polarization?</li><li>What can be done to bridge Americas’ partisan political divide?</li><li>Is West Bank violence turning into a third intifada?</li><li>How quickly will entitlements spending force Congress to deal with the national debt?</li><li>Can President Biden get his Bidenomnics messaging through to voters in 2024?</li><li>Is Russia’s influence in Africa waning?</li><li>Can China continue to grow it’s soft power influence around the world?</li><li>Will the end of the Ukraine grain deal bring about a global food crisis?</li><li>Will Senator Tuberville face any consequences over holding up military appointments?</li><li>Should the US close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay?</li><li>Is President Gustavo Petro delivering on his promises for peace in Colombia?</li><li>Have Palestinians given up on a two-state solution?</li><li>Is the support for armed militant groups growing among Palestinian youth?</li><li>Is Cuba’s fuel shortage reaching a crisis level?</li><li>Can the global south continue to remain neutral between Russia and the west?</li><li>Are critiques of the war in Ukraine starting to get through to the Russian public?</li><li>What would a Russia without Putin look like?</li><li>Is holding together the Ukraine coalition distracting the US from strategic risks posed by China?</li><li>Will state-level abortion restrictions work against Republican election campaigns in 2024?</li><li>Can the Supreme Court be trusted to self-regulate its own ethics practices?</li><li>Is America’s economic confidence on the upswing?</li><li>Has America become desensitized to mass shootings?</li><li>Will the inclusion of poison pill amendments put the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act in jeopardy?</li><li>Will violent protests force police reforms in France?</li><li>How worried should Democrats be about a third-party spoiler in the 2024 Presidential election?</li><li>Can Prime Minister Kishida’s plans revive Japan’s floundering birth rate?</li><li>Will Donald Trump be able to delay federal trial until after the 2024 elections?</li><li>Can Thailand’s Move Forward party find a way to build a coalition government?</li><li>What does the future hold for Thailand’s monarchy?</li><li>Can the global south lead the green energy transition?</li><li>How long will Hollywood stay out on strike?</li><li>Will Meta’s new Threads app kill Twitter?</li><li>How much will multiple trials interfere with Donald Trump’s campaigning for 2024?</li><li>Does America still face the threat of a serious economic recession?</li><li>What changes should be made to reform the H2-A guest worker visa program?</li><li>What can Argentina do to counter skyrocketing inflation?</li><li>Will Biden push Congress to pass Supreme Court ethics reforms?</li><li>What’s the Biden White House’s best strategy for implementing Supreme Court reforms?</li><li>What impact will the No Labels political movement have on the 2024 elections?</li><li>Does Ukraine have a future as a NATO member?</li><li>Will Ukraine be able to rely on continued American support for the long run?</li><li>Has the national 988 crisis hotline been a success?</li><li>Is Ukraine committed to meeting the qualifications for eventual NATO membership?</li><li>Are the actions of the Netanyahu government threatening the relationship between the US and Israel?</li><li>Is the fighting in Ukraine redefining the future of modern warfare?</li><li>What more can the Modi government do to stem the violence against India’s women?</li><li>What should President Erdogan do to bring foreign investment back to Turkey?</li><li>How much will the Private Travis King incident complicate the relationship between North and South Korea?</li><li>Will Columbia’s President Maduro survive the next election?</li><li>Will public protests force Netanyahu to back away from further judicial reforms?</li><li>Will Spain’s elections strengthen the Catalonian independence movement?</li><li>Will the UK’s Conservative Party call for an early election?</li><li>Can the US and China find ways to cooperate on countering climate change?</li><li>Are the Federal Reserve’s tools for managing inflation becoming obsolete?</li><li>Will snap elections in Spain see the far right return to power?</li><li>What comes next for Thailand’s Move Forward Party?</li><li>How big of a problem will deep fakes ein the 2024 elections?</li><li>Is violence against India’s minorities occuring with the tacit approval of the BJP?</li><li>What should Georgia Meloni’s government be doing to better integrate migrants into Italian society?</li><li>Is Netanyahu pushing Israel into an existential crisis?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to address the threat of cyberespionage?</li><li>How well is the Russian economy weathering the international sanctions?</li><li>Is the era of economic globalization coming to an end?</li><li>How much will Netanyahu’s judicial changes damage the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians?</li><li>Does the coup in Niger put the fight against militant jihadists in jeopardy?</li><li>Should members of Congress be prohibited from owning and trading stocks?</li><li>What can Erdogan do to turn around Turkey’s economy?</li><li>Can anything be done to bring Lebanon’s economy back to life?</li><li>How important is Sweden’s membership to the future of NATO?</li><li>How much will the end of the Ukraine grain deal affect global food prices?</li><li>Will the end of the Ukraine grain deal significantly impede the UN’s ability to provide food aid around the world?</li><li>How successful has Europe been at reducing its dependence on Russian gas?</li><li>Does the US need a national data privacy protection law?</li><li>Is the US headed towards an economic recession?</li><li>Has Congressional brinkmanship over the debt ceiling damaged the credibility of the dollar as the international reserve currency?</li><li>Can the damage to Florida’s coastal reefs be reversed?</li><li>Has the pandemic permanently changed the service industry labor market in America?</li><li>How quickly will Niger return to civilian rule?</li><li>Will India’s BJP face any political consequences over failing to protect the rights of minorities?</li><li>Has Secretary Yellen’s trip to Beijing has a positive impact on the US-China relationship?</li><li>Can the global shipping industry meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050?</li><li>Is India ready to recognize same-sex marriage?</li><li>What can the international community do to stop the flow of arms to Myanmar’s military Junta?</li><li>How quickly can America’s colleges and universities adapt to the end of affirmative action?</li><li>How effective has Attorney General Garland been at removing politics from the daily work of the DOJ?</li><li>Is America entering a new era of police reforms?</li><li>Is climate change damaging the long term economic prospects of the American west?</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-2583138454451729872023-07-02T16:17:00.001-10:002023-07-07T16:18:52.354-10:00Extemp Questions 2023 June<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will Chief Justice Roberts be forced to launch an investigation into ethical breaches on the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will federal indictment hurt Trump’s chances at winning the 2024 Republican nomination?</li><li>Does US debt held by China pose a significant national security risk?</li><li>What more can be done to block the actions of Wagner mercenaries operating in Africa?</li><li>Can Kevin McCarthy keep the slim Republican House majority united?</li><li>What will Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest mean for the future of the Scottish National Party?</li><li>What more can be done to better regulate police misconduct in America?</li><li>Should Congress rein in qualified immunity for law enforcement?</li><li>Will Section 702 be renewed?</li><li>Will attacks by anti-Kremlin paramilitaries work against the long-term interests of Ukraine?</li><li>Is Thai society ready to grant equal rights to LGBTQ+ people?</li><li>Can America’s economy continue to keep running with low unemployment?</li><li>Has Japan’s low birthrate reached a crisis level?</li><li>What pressure can be put on the RSF to end the fighting in Sudan?</li><li>How much will access to water limit economic growth in the American west?</li><li>Should more federal funding be directed at pediatric cancer research?</li><li>What steps should Chief Justice Roberts take to rebuild the public’s trust in the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will South Africa’s failing infrastructure oust the ANC from power?</li><li>Will NATO need a new military intervention in Kosovo?</li><li>Is foreign military intervention necessary to stabilize Haiti?</li><li>What will Trump’s indictment mean for the shape of the 2024 presidential race?</li><li>Will President Bukele be able to end gang violence in El Salvador?</li><li>How strong is the federal case against Donald Trump?</li><li>Can Rishi Sunak keep the UK’s Tories in power?</li><li>Is America’s banking sector headed for another big fall?</li><li>How much has brinksmanship over the debt ceiling hurt America’s economy?</li><li>Can the Fed bring down inflation without triggering a recession?</li><li>Should Congress move to strengthen the Voting Rights Act?</li><li>Will Republican Party leadership continue to stand behind Donald Trump?</li><li>How quickly will Donald Trump face trial in the Mar-a-Lago documents case?</li><li>What can be done to improve maternal mortality rates in America?</li><li>What would a successful counteroffensive look like for Ukraine?</li><li>Will Putin walk away from the Ukraine grain deal?</li><li>Can anything be done to improve racial disparities in American policing?</li><li>Is there anyone besides Trump with a real path forward in the 2024 GOP primaries?</li><li>Will the Partygate report in the UK bring any real accountability for Conservative leadership?</li><li>Should America have a universal basic income?</li><li>Have public protests made France ungovernable?</li><li>Is there more the UN can do to prevent the diversion of international food aid?</li><li>Should the UN deploy peacekeeping forces to Sudan?</li><li>How long can Myanmar’s military junta continue to hang onto power?</li><li>What can Rishi Sunak do to break through the UK’s sticky inflation?</li><li>What will it take to get Turkey to lift its block on Sweden’s NATO membership?</li><li>Will Bolsonaro be prevented from running for Brazil’s presidency again?</li><li>Should Congress be doing more to address America’s affordable housing shortage?</li><li>Who should finance the changes needed to address the problem of global carbon emissions?</li><li>How much progress has the British government made in reckoning with the Windrush generation?</li><li>Has Secretary Blinkin’s visit made progress on stabilizing the relationship between the US and China?</li><li>Will Boris Johnson try to make a political comeback in the future?</li><li>What should the US do to reduce the risks from economic ties to China?</li><li>What more should the international communit do to crack down on North Korea’s criminal activities abroad?</li><li>Has the world stopped caring about what’s going on in North Korea?</li><li>Is North Korea getting better at avoiding sanctions?</li><li>Is famine in North Korea reaching crisis levels?</li><li>Has the fringe independent state legislature theory finally been put to rest?</li><li>Is Russia getting better at avoiding international sanctions?</li><li>Will Burlesconi’s passing weaken Italy’s coalition government?</li><li>Is foreign military intervention necessary to stabilize the security situation in Haiti?</li><li>How will the end of affirmative action change college admissions?</li><li>What will Prigozhin’s aborted mutiny mean for Putin’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will Wagner’s mutiny strengthen Putin’s control of Russia in the long run?</li><li>Can anything be done to keep the violence in the West Bank from spiralling out of control?</li><li>Will Lukashenko take a more active role in Russia’s war on Ukraine?</li><li>Has South Korea become desensitized to the threat posed by North Korea?</li><li>What more should be done to reduce the global demand for palm oil?</li><li>Is an international convention needed to regulate the development of AI?</li><li>Will the violence in Kosovo continue to escalate?</li><li>What can be done to prevent genocide in Sudan?</li><li>Should the federal government ban TikTok?</li><li>Is China’s economy recovery faltering?</li><li>Is Turkey still a reliable NATO member?</li><li>Is the United Nations still fit for purpose?</li><li>How long can Putin continue to prosecute his war in Ukraine?</li><li>What can be done to prevent the escalation of political violence in the 2024 election cycle?</li><li>Can American students recover the learning lost during the pandemic?</li><li>Does the US need to fundamentally reshape how it deals with online misinformation?</li><li>Is there a path forward for Ukraine membership into NATO?</li><li>Will Trump’s growing legal troubles matter in the Republican primaries?</li><li>Can the federal government do more to make America’s major cities more environmentally sustainable?</li><li>Will the Wagner group be able to continue operating in Africa?</li><li>Will Syria take real action to stop the trade in Captagon across the Middle East?</li><li>Will the thawing relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran lead to greater stability across the region?</li><li>Will Donald Trump face further indictments from the Special Counsel?</li><li>What will Boris Johnson’s resignation mean for the government of Rishi Sunak?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-91155911657620361202023-06-04T02:24:00.003-10:002023-06-04T02:24:51.575-10:00Extemp Questions 2023 May<ul><li></li><li>Will Turkey’s President Erdogan win reelection?</li><li>What steps can the Biden White House take to deter the practice of Americans being unlawfully detained abroad?</li><li>Will India be able to ensure food security for its growing population?</li><li>How much have sanctions damaged the Russian economy?</li><li>Have sanctions been successful at slowing Russia’s military progress in Ukraine?</li><li>What should India do to overcome the challenges of gender inequality?</li><li>What should the international community do to address the rampant violence and insecurity in Haiti?</li><li>Is the Special Counsel’s investigation into Donald Trump nearing an end?</li><li>Can Speaker McCarthy keep House Republicans united over the debt ceiling?</li><li>Can Peru still be called a democracy?</li><li>What can China do to better navigate the middle income trap?</li><li>What does the future hold for Turkey’s relationship with the rest of NATO?</li><li>Will the ongoing war in Ukraine strengthen Turkey’s role as a regional power?</li><li>When will Congress take up Section 230 reform?</li><li>Will the US default on its debt?</li><li>What can be done to make the debt ceiling less of a political football in the future?</li><li>Can Congress do more to ensure greater police accountability at the state and local level?</li><li>Should the US revoke China’s Most Favored Nation trading status?</li><li>Is America prepared for a war in cyberspace?</li><li>Should the federal government more tightly regulate the use of AI?</li><li>Should the UK abolish the monarchy?</li><li>Has the DOJ been effective at prosecuting the crimes from January 6, 2021?</li><li>Will the Biden administration take unilateral action to sidestep the debt ceiling?</li><li>Has America learned the right lessons from the COVID pandemic?</li><li>What should America do to prepare for the next pandemic?</li><li>What should America’s schools do to adapt to the widespread use of AI?</li><li>What should the Biden administration do to better adjust to the end of Title 42?</li><li>Will the arrest of Imran Khan bring violence to the streets of Pakistan?</li><li>How worried should the rest of the world be about the health of the US economy?</li><li>Will America’s credit rating be downgraded?</li><li>How important is rejoining the Arab League for the Assad regime in Syria?</li><li>Will Putin drag Belarus deeper into his war on Ukraine?</li><li>Will Imran Khan’s arrest force a showdown between the Pakistani public and the army?</li><li>Will the fighting in Sudan expand into a larger regional and tribal conflict?</li><li>Can modern aircraft turn the tide of the war in Ukraine?</li><li>How should King Charles III change the institution of the British monarchy?</li><li>Should Europe be doing more to better prepare for future droughts and water shortages?</li><li>How likely is a truce between the warring sides in Sudan?</li><li>Can China broker a deal for the repatriation of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees?</li><li>Does the US copyright system need major reforms?</li><li>How long will violent protests against the government continue in France?</li><li>What should be done to mitigate the long-term risks posed by artificial intelligence?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to stop the influx of fentanyl?</li><li>Is there still a way forward for Sudan?</li><li>What will elections mean for the future of Thailand’s political leadership?</li><li>Can anything save Haiti?</li><li>Will mishandling Turkey’s economy cost Erdogan the presidency?</li><li>Will the final Durham Report force changes at the FBI and DOJ?</li><li>Was the Durham investigation a waste of time?</li><li>Is America’s influence in the Middle East being supplanted by China?</li><li>How much is European energy policy to blame for financing Russia’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will John Durham’s failure to successfully prosecute crimes damage William Barr’s legacy as Attorney General?</li><li>How successful has Attorney General Garland been at taking the political partisanship out of the DOJ?</li><li>Is America’s banking crisis over?</li><li>How long can Ukraine hold out in a war of attrition against Russia?</li><li>Is anti-abortion legislation doing damage to healthcare systems in red states?</li><li>Are mass arrests making El Salvador safer?</li><li>Should Europe be doing more to prepare for the long-term effects of climate change?</li><li>How quickly will Congress move to regulate artificial intelligence?</li><li>What more should Congress do to rebuild American manufacturing?</li><li>Is providing aid to Ukraine drawing down US military stockpiles too quickly?</li><li>Will Greece’s far-left party be trusted to continue running the government?</li><li>Will Greece’s economic problems force a coalition government in upcoming elections?</li><li>Will the surge of culture war legislation in red states turn off swing voters in 2024?</li><li>What’s behind Erdogan’s enduring popularity with Turkey’s voters?</li><li>What can be done to bring Argentina out of its economic crisis?</li><li>Will dissolving Ecuador’s national assembly save Guillermo Lasso's presidency?</li><li>Can India’s reformist parties build a viable coalition government?</li><li>Is an international peacekeeping force needed in Sudan?</li><li>Does the acrimony between Wagner and Kremlin leadership show cracks in Putin’s control of Russia?</li><li>Is the regional threat posed by Iran growing?</li><li>Has the school choice movement gone as far as it can?</li><li>Should private, parochial and home schools curriculum be held to the same standards as public schools?</li><li>Will Biden’s new border policy stem the tide of migrants?</li><li>Should Congress be enlarged?</li><li>Do local election results signal a change coming for Northern Ireland’s relationship to the UK?</li><li>Should Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry be more tightly controlled?</li><li>How big will the Republican field for President get?</li><li>Can President Lula push his legislative agenda through Brazil’s National Congress?</li><li>What measures can Congress take to make America’s schools safer?</li><li>Are geopolitical forces driving closer ties between India and Australia?</li><li>What will recent Supreme Court rulings mean for the EPA’s ability to protect America’s wetlands?</li><li>Is Ukraine doing enough to curb government corruption?</li><li>Will Erdogan’s reelection drive younger Turks out of the country?</li><li>Will snap elections see the far-right rise to power in Spain?</li><li>Has the end of Title 42 significantly degraded the federal government’s ability to deal with the migrant crisis?</li><li>What should Congress do to alleviate teacher shortages across the nation?</li><li>Can Turkey’s democracy survive another Erdogan term in office?</li><li>How much does a larger candidate field help Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican primaries?</li><li>How effective are China’s efforts to crack down on dissidents living abroad?</li><li>Should the Biden administration move to strengthen protections for labor unions?</li><li>Should the US accelerate military aid to Ukraine?</li><li>Can the international community do more to condemn anti-LGBT laws in Uganda?</li><li>What comes next for Imran Khan and his PTI party?</li><li>Can the new Thai government find a way to break the cycle of military coups?</li><li>Has Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter been a success or a failure so far?</li><li>Will EU fines be enough to change the practices of American big tech companies?</li><li>Has meaningful political dissent been made impossible in Hong Kong?</li><li>Has the debt ceiling fight weakened Speaker McCarthy’s control of the House?</li><li>Is sportswashing working for Saudi Arabia?</li></ul>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-3338239844672353792023-05-07T18:45:00.001-10:002023-05-15T18:46:22.277-10:00Extemp Questions 2023 April<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will China provide Russia with weapons for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>What further military aid should the US be providing to Ukraine?</li><li>Will the indictment of Donald Trump deepen America’s partisan political divisions?</li><li>Are recent changes to name, image and likeness rules fundamentally changing college sports?</li><li>What can the federal government do to help alleviate teacher shortages across America?</li><li>What will increasing dependence on Russia mean for the future of Belarus?</li><li>Will Sweden be allowed to join NATO?</li><li>Should the US push for stronger secondary sanctions on countries that continue to do major trade with Russia?</li><li>Has Putin’s war in Ukraine done lasting damage to the international order of law?</li><li>What will the end of Title 42 mean for the migrant crisis at the southern border?</li><li>Will the violence in Israel escalate to a larger regional conflict?</li><li>What can be done to calm rising violence between Israelis and Palestinians?</li><li>Does the Tennessee State Legislature’s move to expel members set a bad precedent for other states?</li><li>Should Justice Thomas be removed from the Supreme Court?</li><li>Does the Supreme Court need major ethics reforms?</li><li>Will the green energy transition happen fast enough to stave off the worst impacts of climate change?</li><li>How can America’s system of voting be made more fair?</li><li>How should America address the crisis at the southern border?</li><li>Will the war in Ukraine turn nuclear?</li><li>Should there be more government oversight in the development of artificial intelligence?</li><li>Is the American public’s tolerance for mass shooting starting to wane?</li><li>Will voter outage over the Dobbs decision persist through the 2024 election cycle?</li><li>How much will decoupling the American and Chinese economies harm global growth?</li><li>Will anti-LGBTQ legislation being pushedy in Reublican controlled state legislatures backfire politically in 2024?</li><li>Will the Dominion lawsuit settlement diminish the influence of Fox?</li><li>Will Scotland push for a new independence vote?</li><li>Should Europe step up its security intervention in the Sahel?</li><li>What will it take to restore a functional powersharing agreement in Northern Ireland?</li><li>Is its relationship with the US essential to Taiwan’s continued independence?</li><li>Will growing tensions between the US and Chian drive a new era of nuclear proliferation?</li><li>Can anything be done to end civilian casualties in Myanmar?</li><li>Is China’s era of “panda diplomacy” with the West coming to an end?</li><li>Are Israel and Hezbollah headed towards war?</li><li>How long can French workers keep up the protests against the Macron government?</li><li>Will infighting between military forces stall Sudan’s transition to a civilian-led government?</li><li>Can Israel avoid a new intifada?</li><li>Is the US losing influence in the Middle East?</li><li>Can Brazil’s President Lula reverse the environmental damage done under the previous Bolsonaro government?</li><li>Wil Germany enact stricter gun laws?</li><li>Is the relationship between the EU and the UK improving?</li><li>Will Judge Kacsmaryk’s ruling to ban abortion medications be upheld?</li><li>Should Australia’s aboriginal people have a treaty for self-determination with the government?</li><li>Is America headed for a debt default?</li><li>Is Ukraine getting the supplies it needs to launch an effective counteroffensive against Russian forces?</li><li>Does America still have a healthy democracy?</li><li>How damaging are recent intelligence leaks to America’s international alliances?</li><li>What will the Saudi-Iran agreement mean for wider regional security?</li><li>Is the deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran a big international win for China?</li><li>Does the US intelligence community have a big problem with overclassification?</li><li>What will NATO expansion mean for security in Europe?</li><li>Does the IMF need to make major reforms?</li><li>How much is previous international intervention to blame for Haiti’s current crisis?</li><li>Is there a legal solution to ensure ethics on the Supreme Court?</li><li>Has the news media learned its lesson when it comes to covering former President Trump?</li><li>Has the Republican Party learned any lessons from the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Will public outrage over pension changes drive more voters to Marine Le Pen and the National Rally in France’s next elections?</li><li>What can be done to stop the fighting in Sudan?</li><li>Does Latin America need to rethink the way it’s waging the war on drugs?</li><li>Will the Dominion lawsuit change any of Fox’s journalism practices?</li><li>Has Sudan fallen into a full-blown civil war?</li><li>What can Chief Justice Roberts do to rebuild the public’s trust in the Supreme Court?</li><li>What can Democrats do to win back Florida voters in 2024?</li><li>Can the political coalition opposing Turkey’s President Erdogan remain united?</li><li>Will South Korea move to develop its own nuclear weapons?</li><li>Can allies in the Asia-Pacific region continue to rely on the American security umbrella?</li><li>Will the AUKUS agreement drive a new cycle of military brinksmanship with China?</li><li>What more should the South Korean government do to address gender inequality in the workplace?</li><li>Can anyone act as an honest broker to end the fighting in Sudan?</li><li>Can India keep up its strong economic growth?</li><li>How will the explosion of AI technology affect the 2024 elections?</li><li>Will Finland’s membership strengthen the NATO alliance?</li><li>What can be done to reverse Argentina’s growing economic problems?</li><li>Have all prospects for a transition to civilian-led government in Sudan been dashed?</li><li>Is Biden too old to run again?</li><li>What kind of deal can Prime Minister Sunak cut with striking NHS workers?</li><li>Can Bibi Netayahu rein in the extremes of his governing coalition?</li><li>Will Netanhayu be forced to permanently withdraw his proposed judicial changes?</li><li>What can Republicans do to win over younger voters in 2024?</li><li>Can the Republican Party come to a consensus position on the issue of abortion?</li><li>Does Justice Thomas’ presence damage the credibility of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Has the Supreme Court been indelibly stained by political partisanship?</li><li>What can be done to restore political stability in Peru?</li><li>What will Tucker Carlson’s removal at Fox mean for the conservative media landscape?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-67636708830285922162023-04-01T21:21:00.002-10:002023-04-01T21:21:47.531-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 March<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Will anger over pension reforms disrupt the remainder of Emmanuel Macron’s time in office?</li><li>Is AMLO rigging future Mexican elections?</li><li>Does the US need to significantly increase its military production capacity?</li><li>Will China send arms to Putin?</li><li>Will public anger over Netanyahu’s government revitalize the political left in Israel?</li><li>Will public unrest take down Israel’s current governing coalition?</li><li>Will violent protests take down Macron’s government in France?</li><li>How important is it to determine the real origins of COVID-19?</li><li>Is the US headed over the fiscal cliff?</li><li>Will Italy be the weak link in Europe’s support for Ukraine?</li><li>Will Sweden be allowed to join NATO?</li><li>What will happen to the Rohingya refugees at Cox’s Bazar?</li><li>What more should Congress do to help the military meet its recruitment goals?</li><li>Should President Bidne step aside for a new generation of Democratic candidates?</li><li>Can public protests i Georgia stop authoritarian being pushed by the pro-Russia government?</li><li>Can Congress do more to close the gender pay gap?</li><li>What will it take for the US to closer the gender pay gap?</li><li>What can China expect from Xi Jinping’s third term in leadership?</li><li>Will anyone be held accountable for the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls?</li><li>What will the new Windsor trade deal mean for the future of Northern Ireland?</li><li>Can Prime Minister Sunak deliver on the promised benefits of Brexit?</li><li>Will the diplomatic thaw between Saudi Arabia and Iran lead to an end to the war in Yemen?</li><li>Should the DOJ be doing more to proactively monitor state and local police?</li><li>Does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank signal major trouble coming for America’s financial sector?</li><li>Can Pakistan negotiate a bailout deal with the IMF?</li><li>Will China’s military spending increases further damage regional stability?</li><li>Where should Bangladesh relocate displaced Rohingya refugees?</li><li>Will the Turkish government’s response to the earthquakes cost Erdogan te presidency?</li><li>What can Maduro do to rebuild the Venezuelan economy?</li><li>What can Nigeria’s new President do to solve the nation’s widespread security problems?</li><li>Should Congress do more to insulate the Federal Reserve from partisan political pressure?</li><li>Will stresses on the banks slow the Fed’s interest rate hikes?</li><li>Is more regulatory oversight needed on financial institutions?</li><li>Would a large candidate field advantage Donald Trump in his 2024 primary campaign?</li><li>Should the US reconsider further military support for Ukraine?</li><li>Will labor union strikes force Macron to back off his pension changes?</li><li>How much long-term damage have economic sanctions done to the Russian economy?</li><li>What lessons has China learned from the international reaction to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>What will it take to convince Putin to reverse course in Ukraine?</li><li>How effective has the international community been at enforcing sanctions against Russian oligarchs?</li><li>Can China be an honest broker for peace between Russia and Ukraine?</li><li>Will the new High Seas Treaty be effective at protecting ocean life?</li><li>Do recent troubles in banking signal coming instability in the world’s financial industry?</li><li>Can the US still solve inflation without triggering an economic recession?</li><li>What will it take for Congress to make a serious push at comprehensive immigration reform?</li><li>What would criminal indictment mean for Donald Trump’s 2024 Presidential run?</li><li>What more can US businesses do to build the pipeline for more women to enter senior management roles?</li><li>Has the Fed moved too fast in trying to curb inflation?</li><li>Can the European Central Bank get inflation under control?</li><li>What will the ICC issuing an warrant for Vladimir Putin mean for his war in Ukraine?</li><li>Does the downing of an American drone aircraft significantly increase the risk of armed conflict between the US and Russia?</li><li>Will a shaky banking sector drive the US into recession?</li><li>Will India legalize same-sex marriage?</li><li>How effective will the AUKUS agreement be at rebalancing regional power with China?</li><li>What will China’s decision to increase military spending mean for the regional balance of power?</li><li>What should be done to turn around America’s rise in maternal mortality?</li><li>What changes should the FAA make to ensure American aviation remains safe?</li><li>What can be done to shrink the influence of dark money in American poitics?</li><li>Can more be done to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in global money laundering?</li><li>Will Congress pass a debt ceiling increase in time to avoid a default?</li><li>Will Congress take up Section 230 reforms?</li><li>Has the Mexican government lost the fight against the drug cartels?</li><li>Will Uganda’s new anti-LGBTQ legislation find its way to other African nations?</li><li>Can Social Security keep up with high inflation?</li><li>Is Netanyahu still in the driver’s seat of his coalition?</li><li>Has India’s BJP abused the court system to silence its political opposition?</li><li>Will the release of Paul Rusesabagina help rebuild the relationship between the US and Rwanda?</li><li>Should the US have a more active role in stabilizing Haiti?</li><li>Will the Yazidis ever see justice for atrocities committed under the Islamic State?</li><li>What’s stopping world leaders from taking the action necessary to tackle climate change?</li><li>What role should the US be playing in Iraq?</li><li>What lessons has the west learned from the invasion of Iraq?</li><li>What more should the Biden Administration be doing to ensure America’s energy security?</li><li>Will the IMF bailout put Sri Lanka’s economy back on the right track?</li><li>Has Netanyahu woken up Israel’s political left?</li><li>Will Putin’s decision to position nuclear weapons in Belarus elicit an escaatory response from the West?</li><li>Can anything be done to break Lebanon’s economic freefall?</li><li>Will conflicting budget priorities between the White House and the Republican-led House block a deal on the debt ceiling?</li><li>Does the US need a national data privacy law?</li><li>Is democracy still on the backslide in Israel?</li><li>Should Netanyau’s decision to delay judicial changes be seen as a win for Israeli democracy?</li><li>What should be done to depoliticize the Supreme Court?</li><li>Can Japan and South Korea set aside historical conflicts and work together on regional security issues?</li><li>Will criminal indictment derail Trump’s 2024 campaign?</li><li>Will the strikes in France continue to escalate in violence?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-1737066216256938952023-03-04T09:14:00.001-10:002023-03-06T09:15:24.645-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 February<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Should there be stronger penalties for doping in international athletics?</li><li>Will the US take any steps to rein in Israel’s actions in the West Bank?</li><li>Will Nigeria’s currency changes drive more people into poverty?</li><li>Will striking workers garner the support of the British public?</li><li>Should Europe be doing more to get to net zero carbon emissions?</li><li>Is President Zelenskyy doing too little to curb government corruption in Ukraine?</li><li>What should the US do to restore stability in Haiti?</li><li>Will Congressional Democrats cave on spending cuts to pass a debt ceiling increase?</li><li>Can Rishi Sunak fix the NHS?</li><li>Has the Palestinian Authority lost control of the West Bank?</li><li>Will an expanded US military presence in the Philippines further strain America’s relationship with China?</li><li>Should the debt ceiling be abolished?</li><li>Has Brexit turned Great Britain into Little England?</li><li>Can Congress find bipartisan agreement on regulating social media companies?</li><li>Will Peru hold early elections?</li><li>Will the deadly earthquakes mean a change in Turkey’s relationship with Russia?</li><li>What can South Africa do to solve its deepening energy crisis?</li><li>Will tech sector layoffs accelerate in 2023?</li><li>Will the tragedy of the earthquake end the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdogan?</li><li>Did the US overreact to the Chinese spy balloon overflight?</li><li>Has the State of the Union Address become pointless theater?</li><li>Should the EU fast-track Ukraine’s membership?</li><li>How much competition will Trump face for the 2024 Republican nomination?</li><li>Will President Biden run for reelection?</li><li>Can Speaker McCarthy get House Republicans in alignment on a plan for the debt ceiling?</li><li>Will conservative’s culture war issues drive the 2024 election cycle?</li><li>What can the federal government do to address America’s growing crisis of homelessness?</li><li>Can any type of policing reform make it through the Republican-led House?</li><li>Will escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians spill over into a larger regional conflict?</li><li>Will humanitarian aid groups get sustained access to rebel held areas of Syria?</li><li>Can Pakistan stave off a debt default?</li><li>Is Imran Khan making Pakistan’s economic instability worse?</li><li>Can there be social reconciliation between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF?</li><li>Will Italy’s new laws make the EU migrant crisis worse?</li><li>What can stop the conflict in Congo from spiraling into large-scale ethnic violence?</li><li>Should China face international sanctions over it’s ongoing support for Myanmar’s military junta?</li><li>Can anything be done to break the stalemate between the Myanmar military and rebel forces?</li><li>Is the Somali government turning the tide against Al-Shabaab?</li><li>How durable is the relationship between Russia and China?</li><li>Will Donald Trump’s legal issues impair his 2024 campaign?</li><li>Can the Biden White House find a way to open a dialogue with North Korea?</li><li>Is America’s legal bankruptcy system in need of major legislative reforms?</li><li>What will the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon mean for the Scottish independence movement?</li><li>Is the Pakistani Taliban getting bolder?</li><li>Should the DOD be doing more to root out far-right extremists from within military ranks?</li><li>Do new advances in artificial intelligence pose a long-term threat to the US economy?</li><li>Is a continent-wide African free trade agreement achievable?</li><li>Who will succeed President Buhari as Nigeria’s leader?</li><li>Has Nigeria been making real progress in the fight against Boko Haram militants?</li><li>Have economic sanctions become ineffective as a tool for international diplomacy?</li><li>Does the international community need to be more forceful with the Ortega government in Nicaragua?</li><li>What should be done to hold Russia accountable for crimes against humanity committed in Ukraine?</li><li>Has America become complacent with the occurrence of mass shootings?</li><li>Will the Congress take up entitlement spending reforms this session?</li><li>Will the House Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government backfire politically on Speaker McCarthy?</li><li>Will the crackdown on political dissidents keep Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega in power?</li><li>Can Brazil’s President Lula reverse the environmental damage done under his predecessor?</li><li>Is China in a position to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine?</li><li>Will China provide lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Should the EU open more legal pathways for migration?</li><li>Will Putin use Transnistria to expand his war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will the growing effects of climate-related natural disaster hasten the adoption of green energy?</li><li>Are Republican voters ready to turn the page on Donald Trump?</li><li>Are the protests in Iran losing steam?</li><li>Will President Biden’s visit to Ukraine harden western resolve?</li><li>Will Europe continue to support Ukraine?</li><li>Does the Supreme Court still face a major crisis of legitimacy?</li><li>What will Russia’s suspension of the New START treaty mean for global nuclear proliferation?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court make maor changes to Section 230?</li><li>What should the Biden White House do to ease rising tensions with China?</li><li>Has the momentum of the #MeToo movement stalled?</li><li>Will more African nations move to strengthen international ties to Russia?</li><li>Will attempts to calm the rising violence in Gaza find success?</li><li>Should the US permanently station troops in former Warsaw Pact countries?</li><li>Is America prepared for a new era of great power conflict?</li><li>What can China’s President Xi do to brace China’s economy against coming demographic changes?</li><li>Is the violence in the West Bank escalating into a third intifada?</li><li>What can the Palestinian Authority do to control escalating violence in the West Bank?</li><li>Will Netanyahu push forward with judicial changes despite public protest?</li><li>Should the US be more engaged with the Taliban government in Afghanistan?</li><li>What should be done to address pandemic-era learning loss in American schools?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court strike down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan?</li><li><br /></li><li><br /></li><li>Will hazardous chemical contamination in East Palestine trigger new rail safety regulations?</li><li><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-44858017273451063492023-02-05T07:23:00.003-10:002023-02-07T07:29:52.394-10:00Extemp Questions - 2023 January<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Can Brazil’s President Lula balance his nation’s relationships with both the US and China?</li><li>Does the international community have the attention span to effectively deal with climate change?</li><li>Will the new Congress take steps to better regulate big tech companies?</li><li>What steps should Congress take to regulate cryptocurrencies?</li><li>How long will the fight for the House Speaker’s gavel take to play out?</li><li>Are Fed interest rate hikes starting to cool rising wages?</li><li>Why are President Biden’s policy wins translating into higher poll numbers?</li><li>What more should the FBI be doing to crack down on rising hate crime?</li><li>Is it time for the African Union to have a permanent seat on the G20?</li><li>Can anyone effectively lead the House Republicans?</li><li>Will the federal government be doing more to secure America’s power grid against attack?</li><li>What should the UK do to build a better relationship with Europe?</li><li>Will President Biden’s visit to the southern border trigger any changes in immigration policy?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to stem the flow of illegal guns into Mexico?</li><li>Is there anyone left in Belarus who can offer an effective opposition to President Lukashenko?</li><li>Will Israel’s new far right government move to annex the occupied West Bank?</li><li>Has the attack by Bolsonaro supporters done lasting damage to Brazil’s political institutions?</li><li>Is Brazil teetering on the edge of political chaos?</li><li>Will the discovery of classified materials in President Biden’s possession make it politically untenable to prosecute former President Trump?</li><li>Will Kevin McCarthy be able to hold the House Speaker’s seat for the entire term?</li><li> Should Congress enact domestic terrorism legislation?</li><li>Is America headed for a showdown over the debt ceiling?</li><li>How much will the mishandling of classified documents damage President Biden politically?</li><li>Can a divided Republican House majority learn how to govern effectively?</li><li>What should the GOP do to swing more Gen Z voters over to their side?</li><li>Will Bolsonaro be extradited back to Brazil?</li><li>Should Brazil’s President Lula be doing more to confront the military’s role in politics?</li><li>How quickly will Peru be able to hold new elections?</li><li>Will NATO expand weapons deliveries to include fighter aircraft for Ukraine?</li><li>Is the mining of rare earth minerals fueling armed conflicts in Africa?</li><li>Is Imran Khan’s popularity in Pakistan waning?</li><li>Is Pakistan running out of money?</li><li>Can anything be done to get lawlessness in Haiti under control?</li><li>Will the IMF agree to a bailout for Sri Lanka?</li><li>Should the US be more actively involved in stabilizing Haiti?</li><li>Will Russia be able to continue evading western oil sanctions?</li><li>Will proposed judicial changes throw Israel into a constitutional crisis?</li><li>Is the Italian government making real progress in combating organized crime?</li><li>Can France’s President Macron push through major pension reforms?</li><li>Should George Santos be removed from Congress?</li><li>Are performative antics damaging the credibility of Congressional Republicans?</li><li>Is Western support for Ukraine starting to waver?</li><li>What legacy will Jacinda Ardern leave in New Zealand?</li><li>Is the US headed towards a significant economic depression?</li><li>What actions should the UK’s Metropolitan Police take to root out corrupt officers?</li><li>Is President El-Sisi mismanaging Egypt’s economy?</li><li>Can renewed calls for policing reforms make it through Congress?</li><li>Can Netanyahu hold his coalition government together?</li><li>Can the world find a way to work with the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan?</li><li>Should the Biden White House reverse the Trump-era decisions about the status of Jerusalem?</li><li>Are demographic changes in China starting to have major long-term economic impacts?</li><li>Will Belarus join the Russian invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>Is there a bipartisan deal to be made in Congress on campaign finance reform?</li><li>What should Rishi Sunak do to reform the UK’s immigration system?</li><li>Is the dollar at risk of losing its status as the global reserve currency?</li><li>Will the French public continue to support workers striking over proposed pension changes?</li><li>What can Pakistan do to encourage more foreign direct investment?</li><li>What will China’s reopening mean for the global economy?</li><li>Has America given up trying to end the gun violence epidemic?</li><li>What policy objectives can Congressional Republicans get signed into law this session?</li><li>Will appointing fringe caucus members to important committees backfire on Speaker McCarthy?</li><li>What reforms should be made to America’s system for handling classified documents?</li><li>Is it time for the US to enact Medicare for all?</li><li>Will the Republican majority in the House be able to provide effective oversight of the Biden Administration?</li><li>Is it time for the US to have a federal privacy rights law?</li><li>Should there be more state and federal oversight of local police?</li><li>Will public protests derail Netanyahu’s plans to change the powers of the judiciary?</li><li>Can President Lula solve the land problems endangering the lives of indigenous people in the Amazon?</li><li>Is President Zelensky making progress rooting out government corruption in Ukraine?</li><li>What changes should the US make to how it’s fighting the war on drugs?</li><li>What more can be done to hold Russia accountable for attacks against civilians in Ukraine?</li><li>What steps should Congress take to improve Americans’ safety on the Internet?</li><li>Should Canada do more to reconcile with the effects of residential schools on First Nations people?</li><li>Has Donald Trump redefined what it means to be a conservative in America?</li><li>Will President Biden face legal trouble over his handling of classified documents?</li><li>Are labor unions making a comeback?</li><li>Can anything be done to deescalate growing violence between Israelis and Palestinians?</li><li>What can President Lula De Silva do to reduce political polarization in Brazil?</li><li>Will the surge in illegal drug production put the international spotlight back on Myanmar?</li><li>When will the Fed be ready to start slowing down on interest rate hikes?</li><li>Can the EU avoid an economic recession in 2023?</li><li>Can the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act pass the new Congress?</li><li>Can anything be done to restore stability in Lebanon?</li><li>Is there more the EU should be doing to put pressure on the Iranian government?</li><li>What can America do to calm rising tensions between Israel and Palestine?</li><li>How much has the humanitarian crisis in Tigray improved since the ceasefire?</li><li>Are the US and China on a path towards armed conflict over Taiwan?</li><li>Will the federal government need to dictate strict cuts to the states sharing the Colorado River’s water?</li><li>Should big oil companies face new taxes on windfall profits?</li><li>What more can be done to prevent Russia from sidestepping international sanctions?</li><li>Can George Santos still be an effective representative for his district?</li><li>How long can Myanmar’s military junta hold onto power?</li><li>Will House Republicans' pursuit of political revenge backfire?</li><li>Should the international community do more to condemn the actions of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group?</li><li>Can the Fed rein in inflation without driving up unemployment?</li><li>Will Turkey block Sweden’s bid to join NATO?</li><li>Do new innovations in the field of artificial intelligence pose a long-term threat to the US economy?</li></ul>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-14278979332401147552023-01-07T01:13:00.000-10:002023-01-08T01:14:16.154-10:00Extemp Questions - 2022 December<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will the Qatar corruption scandal result in real anti-corruption reforms for the EU?</li><li>What can be done to stop online fraud?</li><li>Will Congressional Democrats raise the debt ceiling during the lame duck session?</li><li>Will Cyril Ramaphosa be forced to resign?</li><li>What can be done to mitigate Zimbabwe’s looming energy crisis?</li><li>How much has the Chinese central government underestimated public outrage over COVID lockdowns?</li><li>Should foreign military forces be used to stabilize the security situation in Haiti?</li><li>Will changes to China’s “Zero COVID” restrictions calm public protests?</li><li>Will poor midterm performance create disorder within Republican Party leadership?</li><li>Should President Biden run for a second term?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court buy into the independent state legislature theory?</li><li>Has the German government moved too slowly in fighting far-right extremism?</li><li>Is it time for the GOP to move on from Donald Trump?</li><li>What can be done to fix Peru’s broken political system?</li><li>What should the Republican Party be doing to nominate a more diverse slate of candidates in the next election?</li><li>Will an international price cap on Russian oil have any effect on Putin’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>What more should the international community be doing to curb global plastic pollution?</li><li>Will layoffs in the tech sector spread to the rest of the economy?</li><li>Are the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes doing more harm than good?</li><li>What lessons should Taiwan be taking from the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will the changes to Indonesia’s criminal code incite large-scale public protest?</li><li>What will Senator Sinema’s party switch to Independent mean for the Democrats in the new Congress?</li><li>Should European museums return artwork looted from former colonies?</li><li>Will the new GOP majority in the House cut aid to Ukraine?</li><li>How will ongoing legal troubles affect Trump’s 2024 campaign?</li><li>Will Netanyahu’s picks for a new government make a peace deal impossible?</li><li>Has the invasion of Ukraine pushed Europe into a closer relationship with the US?</li><li>Will Italy’s far-right government be forced to moderate its policies?</li><li>Will Netanyahu’s new far-right government be forced to tone down its rhetoric?</li><li>Does the return of Brittney Griner signal better chances for other Americans wrongfully detained abroad?</li><li>What steps should the Indian government take to better prepare for future population growth?</li><li>Will Biden’s student loan forgiveness program survive legal challenges?</li><li>Will the DOJ indict Donald Trump?</li><li>Will the January 6 Committee’s referral to the DOJ lead to federal indictments?</li><li>Will the incoming Congress take up comprehensive immigration reform?</li><li>What steps should be taken to fix America’s broken immigration asylum system?</li><li>What can be done to improve gender equality in South Korea?</li><li>Can China get COVID under control?</li><li>Will the January 6 Committee report have any impact on Trump’s 2024 Presidential bid?</li><li>How far will Putin be willing to go to prosecute his war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will the Dutch government provide economic reparations to its former enslaved colonies?</li><li>Has the Qatar World Cup lived up to its promises?</li><li>How quickly can Germany wean itself off of Russian energy?</li><li>Is the military Junta losing control of myanmar?</li><li>Is there anyone who can effectively lead the slim GOP majority in the House?</li><li>What will the Supreme Court’s extension of Title 42 mean for the Biden administration’s plans at the southern border?</li><li>Can the Taliban be persuaded to reverse the ban on female NGO workers in Afghanistan?</li><li>Is there a new pink tide rising in Latin American politics?</li><li>What will Israel’s new far-right government mean for Palestinians in occupied territories?</li><li>Will support for Ukraine survive the new Republican majority in the House?</li><li>Can the Philippines avoid a major food crisis?</li><li>What can Marcos do to bring inflation under control in the Philippines?</li><li>What would it take to convince the Taliban to reverse new restrictions on Afghan women?</li><li>Will Putin’s war in Ukraine hasten major structural change in European energy markets?</li><li>Do ongoing protests over women’s rights pose an existential threat to the regime in Iran?</li><li>Is Britain once again becoming the sick man of Europe?</li><li>Can the new Republican majority in the House work through their internal party divisions?</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-64590796116165971362022-12-03T23:00:00.001-10:002022-12-03T23:00:42.514-10:00Extemp Questions - 2022 November<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will Iranian authorities escalate the use of violence against protesters?</li><li>Can a new Congress find bipartisan support to rein in big tech companies?</li><li>What do attacks against civilian infrastructure signal about how far Putin is willing to go in the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court end affirmative action in college admissions?</li><li>What can be done to curb political violence in America?</li><li>Is the Russian public turning against Vladimir Putin?</li><li>Is building more nuclear power necessary to meet global carbon emission goals?</li><li>How much further to American churches have to go to recover from sex abuse scandals?</li><li>Can William Ruto maintain stability in Kenya?</li><li>Has the war in Ukraine made Putin’s grip on power stronger?</li><li>Are we any closer to a negotiated peace in Ukraine?</li><li>Is there still room for traditional conservatives inside the Republican Party?</li><li>Should solidifying a deal with the EU be a higher priority for the UK’s new Prime Minister Sunak?</li><li>Can Netanyahu keep a stable coalition government?</li><li>Will ongoing and escalating weapons tests by North Korea being all sides back to the negotiating table?</li><li>Has partisan tribalism become hardwired into American politics?</li><li>Is the US starting to get serious about tackling climate change?</li><li>Has the sanctions regime against Russia proven ineffective?</li><li>What should be made of Russia’s nuclear threats against Ukraine?</li><li>Should the federal government continue to spend money rebuilding places under increased threat of natural disasters due to climate change?</li><li>How much will a Republican majority in the House become a roadblock for the remainder of President Biden’s first term?</li><li>What will France’s military withdrawal mean for the larger fight against militant Islamic violence in western Africa?</li><li>Will the COP27 conference put a spotlight on Egypt’s human rights practices?</li><li>Will COP27 result in wealthier nations delivering on financial promises made to the developing world?</li><li>Will the failure to materialize a “red tsunami” force the GOP to reevaluate their plans for 2024?</li><li>What does Netanyahu’s return to power mean for the future of Israeli politics?</li><li>Should Trump wait until after the Georgia runoff before announcing his 2024 Presidential run?</li><li>Can anything be done to repatriate Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia?</li><li>Will Ukrainian military advances make a diplomatic resolution possible?</li><li>How much has nine months of war fundamentally changed Ukraine?</li><li>How much will the winter months slow the fighting in Ukraine?</li><li>Does the EU need to create a common immigration policy?</li><li>What will it take to get Europe to agree on a shared asylum policy for migrants?</li><li>What will the collapse of FTX mean or the future of cryptocurrencies?</li><li>Can the 1.5 degree target for climate change still be met?</li><li>Has the climate change target of 1.5 degrees already become unreachable?</li><li>Is the threat posed by armed rebel groups in the DR Congo growing?</li><li>What lessons should the GOP learn from their underperformance in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Is China’s President Xi staring to put economics ahead of internal politics?</li><li>Has the meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi started to thaw the diplomatic chill between the US and China?</li><li>Will death sentences against demonstrators strengthen the resolve of protesters in Iran?</li><li>Will the World Cup put a spotlight on Qatar’s human rights record?</li><li>Will the ceasefire in Tigray hold?</li><li>How much power will the extreme far right have in Netanyahu’s new coalition government?</li><li>What can be done to fix the education deficit in America’s schools?</li><li>Is America too politically divided to fix its own problems?</li><li>What should the international community do to speed the flow of humanitarian aid to Tigray?</li><li>What effect will China’s slowing economy have on the future of Xi’s Presidency?</li><li>What will it take for Israel and Saudi Arabia to normalize diplomatic relations?</li><li>Are public protests in Iran poised to become a full-blown counterrevolution?</li><li>Should Russia be kicked out of the G20?</li><li>Is the era of economic globalization coming to an end?</li><li>Is the war between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF really coming to an end?</li><li>Is the outlook for the American economy getting gloomier?</li><li>Is Russian military victory in Ukraine still possible?</li><li>What does success in Ukraine look like for Vladimir Putin?</li><li>Will China’s slowing economic growth push it to shift focus away from international issues?</li><li>Should NATO’s response to Russia actions in Ukraine be more aggressive?</li><li>Will the EU continue to support Ukraine through the winter?</li><li>Has Putin become immune to international sanctions?</li><li>Is the EU moving too slowly in decoupling itself from Russian oil and gas?</li><li>What more should Europe be doing to wean itself off Russian energy?</li><li>Will Republican control of the House create legislative gridlock in Congress?</li><li>Are Congressional Democrats ready for a new generation of leadership?</li><li>Can Kevin McCarthy win over enough votes to become House Speaker?</li><li>Will the appointment of a Special Counsel make the indictment of former President Trump less likely?</li><li>What should be the focus of the lame duck Congress?</li><li>Will the new Republican majority in the House unite behind a new Speaker?</li><li>Will Herschel Walker win the Georgia runoff?</li><li>Does international silence on Houthi violence in Yemen prolong the fighting?</li><li>Is Trump’s announcement of a 2024 Presidential bid this early a sign of weakness?</li><li>Is the global economy headed for a drop in 2023?</li><li>Will Trump be indicted on federal charges?</li><li>Does the Loss and Damage Fund mark a significant outcome from the COP27 meeting?</li><li>Who will bear the costs of rebuilding Ukraine?</li><li>What can be done to stop the spread of online hate?</li><li>Will the use of Iranian drones in Ukraine escalate the tensions between Tehran and the west?</li><li>Was the appointment of a Special Counsel a necessary step for the DOJ’s investigations into former President Trump?</li><li>Will Trump make a return to Twitter?</li><li>How much responsibility should political leaders bear for amplifying violent rhetoric?</li><li>Will Republican underperformance in the midterms weaken the political influence of former President Trump?</li><li>Will the successful prosecution of OathKeepers leaders have any significance on the larger fight against far-right extremists?</li><li>What should the federal government do to drive down food insecurity in America?</li><li>Will millennial and Gen Z voters continue to turn out in future elections?</li><li>Will anti-lockdown protests in China escalate?</li><li>Should the US be spending more to rebuild the public health infrastructure?</li><li>Is it time to change America’s foreign policy towards Venezuela?</li><li>Will the talks between the Maduro government and Juan Guaido improve the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela?</li><li>Is Lebanon’s economic crisis driving up ISIS recruitment?</li><li>Are the protests in Iran a serious threat to the future of the regime?</li><li>Will the protests in Iran bring change?</li><li>Is Putin’s war in Ukraine at a turning point?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-22110674704312909282022-11-05T20:02:00.001-10:002022-11-12T20:02:50.644-10:00Extemp Questions - 2022 October<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Is there more that Europe should be doing to prepare for a winter without Russian oil and gas?</li><li>What can be done to turn down the violence in American political rhetoric?</li><li>Will OPEC cuts in oil production hurt the Democrats in the midterms?</li><li>Will Putin use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?</li><li>Should the US halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia?</li><li>Will the new military leadership in Burkina Faso shift political alliances towards Russia?</li><li>Will Lula win back Brazil’s presidency?</li><li>Should the Chinese government abandon it’s zero COVID strategy?</li><li>What action should Congress take to speed hurricane relief and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico?</li><li>Will the January 6’th Committee’s subpoena of Donald Trump lead to anything of value?</li><li>Should the Biden White House be doing more to address the push factors driving migrants to the US?</li><li>Has the issue of immigration become too politicized for Congress to solve?</li><li>How well is modern food production adapting to the effects of climate change?</li><li>How far will Vladimir Putin go to continue prosecuting his war in Ukraine?</li><li>Can Liz Truss survive as Prime Minister?</li><li>Should the US increase sanctions on the government of Daniel Ortega?</li><li>Is foreign military intervention necessary to break the hold of the gangs in Haiti?</li><li>Can anyone act as an honest broker for peace in Tigray?</li><li>Can a catastrophic famine in Somalia be avoided?</li><li>Has the Tory Party’s reputation for economic sensibility been completely destroyed?</li><li>Will Boris Johnson retake the Prime Minister’s office?</li><li>Should an early general election be called in the UK?</li><li>Will the actions of the Federal Reserve trigger a recession?</li><li>Would a Republican majority in Congress cut off support for Ukraine?</li><li>Has partisan polarization made political scandals irrelevant in America?</li><li>Can Rishi Sunak fix the Tory Party’s reputation?</li><li>Will the British Pound regain strength under Rishi Sunak’s leadership?</li><li>Can Rishi Sunak keep the Tory Party united?</li><li>What can Argentina do to get inflation under control?</li><li>Will Brazil’s Evangelical voters deliver a victory for Bolsonaro?</li><li>Will Trump make a return to Twitter?</li><li>Will Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter doom the social media platform?</li><li>Has the UK’s Conservative Party become ungovernable?</li><li>Will changing politics in Brazil force Lula to moderate his policies as President?</li><li>Will Bolsonaro and his supporters accept the results of Brazil’s election?</li><li>Why can’t Israel keep a stable government?</li><li>Will Israel’s voters put Netanyahu back in charge?</li><li>Is FIFA making progress fighting corruption in its ranks?</li><li>How will questions over election integrity affect voter turnout in the midterms?</li><li>Will efforts to block the Biden Administration's student loan debt plan find success?</li><li><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-24283084708841854032022-10-02T00:53:00.001-10:002022-10-16T00:58:44.534-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 Sept<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Will the DOJ indict former President Trump?</li><li>What impact is America’s tight labor market having on union membership”</li><li>Are economic sanctions against Russia working?</li><li>Are Democrats reading too much into the results of special elections ahead of the midterms?</li><li>Can the Fed rein in inflation without causing a recession?</li><li>Will Republican party outreach to minority voters pay off in the midterm elections?</li><li>Can Liz Truss find an acceptable compromise with the EU?</li><li>How well is El Salvador’s experiment with adopting Bitcoin going?</li><li>Will the change in the UK’s Prime Minister improve the relationship between the UK and the EU?</li><li>Can a nuclear disaster in Ukraine be avoided?</li><li>Will Lula be able to retake Brazil’s presidency?</li><li>Is there anyone who can act as an honest broker the Ethiopian government, Tigrayan rebels and Eritrea?</li><li>Can a new ceasefire be negotiated in Tigray?</li><li>Will the passing of Queen Elizabeth fundamentally change the relationship between the British monarchy and the public?</li><li>Will Liz Truss’ new government continue to face problems with Tory Party unity?</li><li>Will Prime Minister Truss be able to hold to a hard line on the issue of Northern Ireland?/</li><li>Do major structural changes need to be made to the UK’s energy market?</li><li>Is the EU prepared for a winter without the normal supply of Russian gas?</li><li>Is comprehensive immigration reform a political impossibility in America?</li><li>Will western nations give Ukraine the military aid it says it needs to win the war?</li><li>Should the US escalate its military aid to Ukraine?</li><li>Should the US suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia?</li><li>Is there still a political middle ground in America?</li><li>Will the passing of Queen Elizabeth expedite the plans of Commonwealth nations seeking to become independent republics?</li><li>Will Scotland push for a new independence vote?</li><li>Is there more the Biden White House should be doing to drive down inflation?</li><li>How will the passing of the Queen change the institution of the British monarchy?</li><li>Is the Supreme Court losing the trust of the American public?</li><li>Will recent legislative wins be enough to keep Democrats in control of Congress?</li><li>Will the January 6’th investigation in the House have any impact on the 2024 presidential race?</li><li>Can the Democrats keep uo the political momentum through the midterms?</li><li>What actions should Congress take to address America’s high maternal mortality?</li><li>Are Democrats losing the messaging war over the January 6th investigations?</li><li>Are there still big legislative moves the Democrats can make before the midterms?</li><li>What’s behind the rise of the political right in Sweden?</li><li>Is the military’s control of Myanmar slipping?</li><li>Are India’s economic growth prospects looking up?</li><li>What can be done to break through Iraq’s political paralysis?</li><li>Is Iraq falling into a shiite civil war?</li><li>Will Russian leadership be held accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine?</li><li>Should Congress take action to limit the flow of dark money in American politics?</li><li>Is the United Nations facing a crisis of legitimacy?</li><li>What will it take for Ukraine to win Putin’s war?</li><li>Will Russian plans to hold votes to annex captured Ukrainian territory drastically increase the threat of a nuclear weapon being used?</li><li>Will protests over Iran’s morality police force the government to make changes?</li><li>Will protests over hijab laws in Iran lead to escalating rounds of violence?</li><li>How much more will the international prestige of professional e-sports continue to grow?</li><li>Do major changes still need to be made to how FIFA operates internationally?</li><li>How well is Europe adapting to the effects of climate change?</li><li>Will escalating tensions between the US and China make it more difficult to reach global agreements that address climate change?</li><li>Will Congress finish updates to the Electoral Count Reform Act before the 2024 elections?</li><li>Will the far-right take control of Italy’s government?</li><li>Can the UN find a way to bridge the gap between global humanitarian aid needs and current donations?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to leverage Saudi Arabia to reform it’s human rights practices?</li><li>What more can the international community do to leverage the Taliban government into improving the rights of women in Afghanistan?</li><li>Will Russia escalate to the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine?</li><li>What steps can the federal government take to address the problems in America’s labor market?</li><li>Will escalating legal woes make it more likely that Trump will run again in 2024?</li><li>Can anything be done to restore stability in Lebanon?</li><li>Will military mobilization start to turn the Russian public against Purin?</li><li>Has the growth in the use of mobile apps significantly changed dating and relationships in America?</li><li>Is there something different in the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini from previous protests in Iran?</li><li>What can be done to calm the civil unrest in Haiti?</li><li>What should the Haitian government do to improve conditions for the Haitian public?</li><li> Are cases of sexual abuse by clergy in Israel finally breaking through the cultural sigma and silence?</li><li>How far to the right will Meloni push Italy’s new government?</li><li>What will the Brothers of Italy’s electoral win mean for wider EU political cohesion?</li><li>Will the UK government’s plan to borrow more money put further downward pressure on the Pound?</li><li>Can Lula win over the support of Brazil’s public once again?</li><li>How should the international community react to Putin’s annexation of Ukrainian territory?</li><li>Should Pakistan be compensated by polluting nations for the effects of climate change and natural disasters?</li><li>Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative meeting President Xi’s goals?</li><li>Is China’s international soft power winning over Latin America?</li><li>Has the Belt and Road Initiative damaged China’s reputation internationally?</li><li>Is a new Cold War between the US and China inevitable?</li><li>What should be done to get spiraling global inflation under control?</li><li>What can the Supreme Court do to rebuild the public’s trust in the institution?</li><li>What role should the UK play on the global stage?</li><li>Can President Biden reset US-Saudi relations?</li><li>What can be done to expand the role of women in Japanese business and politics?</li><li>Will recent protests in Iran lead to major political change?</li><li>What can America learn from other countries about getting control of gun violence?</li><li>Should the Democratic Party be doing more outreach to Latino voters?</li><li>Is social media feeding the growth of political extremism?</li><li>Will France push for greater involvement with the Sahel?</li><li>Is Meloni’s election in Italy the start of a new rightward trend in European politics?</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-5531193464285526962022-09-05T04:30:00.005-10:002022-09-05T04:30:45.483-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 August<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will the Abraham Accords prove to be an effective check against Iranian influence in the Middle East?</li><li>Will public protests against Iranian influence bring down the Iraqi government?</li><li>Will supporters of Imran Khan turn to violence in Pakistan?</li><li>Can Andrew Yang build Forward into a viable third party in America?</li><li>Will the Forward Party be a spoiler in the 2024 Presidential elections?</li><li>How much higher will the Fed raise the interest rate?</li><li>What will the killing of Ayman al-Zwahiri mean for the future threat posed by Al Qaeda?</li><li>Can anyone be trusted to fight the problem of corruption in Kenya?</li><li>Will rising tensions over the future of Taiwan put other diplomatic efforts between the US and China at risk?</li><li>Has the progress made in the wake of the Arab Spring been reversed?</li><li>Will Mario Draghi’s resignation usher Italy’s far right into power?</li><li>Will Viktor Orban push Hungary into closer ties with Russia?</li><li>Will Myanmar’s military leadership be held accountable for human rights violations?</li><li>Is the Five Star movement gaining ground with the Italian public?</li><li>Did Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan bring America closer to war with China?</li><li>Will the Alex Jones defamation trial open new avenues for the January 6’th Committee’s investigation?</li><li>Is America’s public health system repeating the early mistakes of COVID with the spread of Monkeypox?</li><li>Will the DOJ indict former President Trump?</li><li>Will the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago strengthen Trump’s grip on the Republican Party?</li><li>What can be done to remove the disparities in America’s healthcare system?</li><li>Will protests over Kenya’s elections escalate to widespread violence?</li><li>Will Donald Trump’s pull on the Republican Party turn off independent voters in the midterms?</li><li>Will Trump announce a 2024 Presidential run ahead of the midterms?</li><li>Can anything be done to improve the treatment of Afghan women under Taliban rule?</li><li>Can the international community provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan without strengthening the Taliban?</li><li>Will the attack on Salman Rushdie escalate tensions between the US and Iran?</li><li>Will Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro keep his office in October?</li><li>What can the Taliban do to regain international support for Afghanistan?</li><li>Will tensions between Serbia and Kosovo escalate into armed conflict?</li><li>Can the government of Somalia deal with the security threat posed by al-Shabab?</li><li>Can American wages keep up with inflation?</li><li>How well is the UK economy coping with Brexit?</li><li>Has Putin’s invasion of Ukraine sparked an exodus of Russian Jews?</li><li>Is the Russian public starting to drop their support for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Should the UK make major reforms to financial regulations to crack down on Russian oligarchs?</li><li>Will the rush to implement abortion restrictions backfire on Republicans in the midterm elections?</li><li>Is regime change in Myanmar necessary for Rohingya refugees to return home?</li><li>How much will improper retention of classified documents are Mar-a-Lago damage former President Trump’s reputation?</li><li>Should President Biden be doing more to reach across the political aisle?</li><li>Will younger voters turn out for Democrats in the midterm elections?</li><li>Has Putin’s war in Ukraine made Russia stronger?</li><li>How much responsibility does the international community bear for the ongoing chaos and violence in Libya?</li><li>Is Ethiopia falling back into all-out conflict?</li><li>Will the Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness program survive legal challenges?</li><li>What steps should Congress take to curb the rising costs of college education?</li><li>Has the lack of access to traditional finance markets fueled the growth of cryptocurrencies?</li><li>Will Democrats retain control of the Senate?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to alleviate the global food crisis?</li><li>Can Ukraine continue to rely on western support for the duration of Putin’s war?</li><li>Will nuclear power need to be a larger part of the solution for meeting global carbon emission goals?</li><li>What should be done to address America’s teacher shortage?</li><li>Will new regulations on abortion exacerbate America’s healthcare worker shortage?</li><li>Should the EU ban travelers from Russia?</li><li>Will the Chilean people approve the new constitution?</li><li><br /></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-40129711736468034332022-08-06T20:54:00.002-10:002022-08-08T20:56:45.336-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 July<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Should the German government be doing more to root out right-wing extremism?</li><li>Is Chain’s “Zero COVID” strategy putting the brakes on long-term economic growth?</li><li>How much does America’s support moatter for the possibility of a two-state solution in Israel?</li><li>Can new leadership restore stability in Sri Lanka?</li><li>Is Europe ready for the economic costs of adapting to climate change?</li><li>Is Sudan finally on the path to civilian-led government?</li><li>Can Mario Draghi keep Italy’s government together?</li><li>Will the resignation of Prime Minister Rajapaksa get Sri Lank back on the right track?</li><li>Can Sri Lanka’s new President find a way to unite the nation?</li><li>Can Ranil Wickremesinghe find a way out of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?</li><li>What effects will the collapse of Italy’s coalition government have on the EU?</li><li>Will the collapse of Italy’s government have an impact on the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the EU moving fast enough to reduce its dependence on Russian gas?</li><li>What legacy will Boris Johnson leave for the UK?</li><li>Will Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia yield results for his administration’s goals?</li><li>Will Colombia’s new leftist President redraw the relationship between his country and the United States?</li><li>How will the election of Gustavo Petro change the relationship between the US and Colombia?</li><li>Is this the end of Boris Johnson’s political career?</li><li>Can anything be done to bring an end to Sri Lanka’s economic death spiral?</li><li>Will political violence in Uzbekistan continue to escalate?</li><li>Is political violence becoming more acceptable in the United States?</li><li>Will the assassination of Shinzo Abe drastically shift Japanese politics?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court end affirmative action in college admissions?</li><li>What will the Supreme Court’s decision to weaken the power of the EPA mean for America’s efforts to combat climate change?</li><li>Will lack of access to water stem future economic growth in the American west?</li><li>Will Elon Musk successfully back out of his deal to buy Twitter?</li><li>Is there still a viable future for Bitcoin?</li><li>Should Congress suspend the federal gas tax?</li><li>Have western sanctions had any impact on Russia’s military capabilities in Ukraine?</li><li>Is America’s mental health system prepared for the launch of the 988 service number?</li><li>What more should Congress be doing to combat surging inflation?</li><li>Will the end of Roe mean a significant increase in America’s maternal mortality?</li><li>Will the January 6’th Committee hearings have any impact on the midterm elections?</li><li>Is the Republican Party starting to move on from Donald Trump?</li><li>Will the German government be forced to start rationing natural gas?</li><li>Will Russia’s slow by steady progress in Eastern Ukraine bring a new push to take Kiev?</li><li>What will the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mean for the future of Japan’s LDP party?</li><li>Who will follow Boris Johnson as the UK’s Prime Minister?</li><li>Should President Biden cut tariffs on imports from China?</li><li>Does the resignation of Boris Johnson provide an opportunity for the UK to reset its relationship with the EU?</li><li>Does Shinzo Abe’s time in office continue to leave a legacy on Japan’s economy?</li><li>Should the Biden White House be doing more to highlight human rights violations in Saudi Arabia?</li><li>Does a closer relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia undermine the chances for a viable solution to the issue of Palestine?</li><li>Is China’s slowing economy a temporary blip or the start of a longer term trend?</li><li>Does the US need stronger mechanisms to hold the Supreme Court more accountable to the public?</li><li>Can President Biden find a way to breathe new life into his climate agenda?</li><li>Can the US economy avoid falling into a recession?</li><li>Will the Biden White House trade Viktor Bout for US citizens jailed in Russia?</li><li>Will Trump announce a 2024 Presidential run ahead of the midterms?</li><li>Does Russia’s decision to withdraw its participation put the future of the International Space Station at risk?</li><li>Should Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan?</li><li>Can anything be done to stem the rampant gang violence in Haiti?</li><li>Will Sri Lanka’s new President be forced to hold new public elections?</li><li>Is western support for Ukraine starting to slip?</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-62251348189102698242022-07-05T23:18:00.001-10:002022-07-07T23:19:16.274-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 June<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How will recent Supreme Court decisions to expand religious freedoms change the role of church in public life?</li><li>How much will Fed interest rate increases help curb US inflation?</li><li>Will Fed interest rate increases push the US into recession?</li><li>Is the threat posed by far-right domesti terrorism continuing to grow?</li><li>Will Congress pass a bipartisan gun safety bill?</li><li>Will Tory rebels bring down Boris Johnson?</li><li>Should the US take a strong stance against Israeli actions in occupied Paestiian territory?</li><li>Would a mettwen between President Biden and Crown Prince Muhammed Bin Salman be a win for Saudi Arabia?</li><li>Will Israel move to annex more Palestinian territory?</li><li>Will the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework change China’s regional economic relationships?</li><li>Does Ukraine have realistic goals for the ongoing Russian war?</li><li>Can the US avoid an economic recession?</li><li>How much will the issue of gun violence be a factor in the midterm elections?</li><li>How much will the issue of abortion rights factor into state and local elections in the midterms?</li><li>Has Chief Justice Roberts lost the ability to control the Supreme Court?</li><li>How effective are the January 6 committee’s public hearings?</li><li>Should Attorney General Garland be more aggressive in the DOJ’s prosecution of cases related to January 6’th?</li><li>Should the UK open more channels for legal immigration?</li><li>What will EU candidate status mean for Ukraine?</li><li>Will Israel’s new elections see a nationalist religious government return to power?</li><li>Can Bibi Netanyahu make a comeback?</li><li>When will the global community develop the political will to take the actions necessary to address climate change?</li><li>Can Congress agree on a legislative package to reduce America’s gun violence epidemic?</li><li>Does America need to rethink how it’s fighting the war on drugs?</li><li>Should the South African government be doing more to protect its immigrant population?</li><li>Is South Africa prepared to cope with the effect of climate change?</li><li>Is the NRA starting to lose its political clout?</li><li>Is Congress still a functional branch of government?</li><li>Has the US Supreme Court become too politicized?</li><li>Do changs need to be made to how the United Nations operates?</li><li>What can be done to increase the uptake of COVID vaccinations among children?</li><li>Can international condemnation change China’s policies towards Hong Kong?</li><li>Will new leadership in Hong Kong crack down harder on what remains of the pro-democracy movement?</li><li>Are China’s lockdown measures to contain COVID too costly?</li><li>Is Australia ready to take significan action on climate change?</li><li>What does the future hold for the British monarchy?</li><li>Will Sue Johnson’s Partygate report be a fatal blow to Boris Johnson’s government?</li><li>Will surviving a vote of no confidence quiet Boris Johnson’s critics?</li><li>Should Congress be expanded?</li><li>Can his supporters revive Imran Khan’s political life?</li><li>Can California’s agriculture economy survive the effects of climate change?</li><li>Does the international community need new standards for the exploration and commercialization of outer space?</li><li>Is US inflation finally starting to get back under control?</li><li>Will Turkey block new NATO members?</li><li>Can the Iranian government end honor killings?</li><li>What can be done to mitigate the threat of widespread famine stemming from Russia’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Should Biden be increasing America’s military presence in Somalia?</li><li>What more can the UN do to address growing global food instability?</li><li>How much should wealthier nations pay to developing nations for climate change action?</li><li>Will the DOJ move to indict former President Trump?</li><li>Will aggressive action by the Fed get inflation back under control?</li><li>Can the Fed bring inflation down while avoiding an economic recession?</li><li>Will peace require Ukraine to cede and to Russia?</li><li>How much will Russia’s war in Ukraine hurt global agriculture markets?</li><li>Can China be an honest broker for peace between Russia and Ukraine?</li><li>Will Thailand’s moves to legalize marijuana lead the way for other asian nations to do the same?</li><li>Is it too late to revive the Iran nuclear deal?</li><li>Are we nearing the point of sentient artificial intelligence?</li><li>What can Marcon’s government do to better integrate Muslim citizens into mainstream French society?</li><li>Can Macron get his political agenda through the newly elected French National Assembly?</li><li>Will Bibi Netanyahu make a return to the Prime Minister’s office?</li><li>What consequences will the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe have on the midterm elections?</li><li>Should Democrats in Congress push forward with court reforms?</li><li>Has Chief Justice Roberts lost the institutional legitimacy of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs galvanize Republican voters in the midterms?</li><li>After overturning Roe, where does the conservative legal movement go next?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs create a split within the Republican Party?</li><li>Will Biden’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia reset America’s relationship with the kingdom?</li><li>Will the US economy tip into recession?</li><li>How long can Ukraine keep up a strong defense against Russia’s slow but steady military gains?</li><li>Can anything be done to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table?</li><li>Will the Taliban’s failure to establish security in Afghanistan build into a movement for their removal?</li><li>Should international sanctions against the Taliban be lifted to aid in humanitarian relief efforts?</li><li>Has Boris Johnson become a political liability for the Tories?</li><li>Are the January 6’th Committee hearings making any impact on voters?</li><li>Will the bipartisan gun safety bill lead to further legislation down the line?</li><li>Does the international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine make China less likely to use force when pursuing reunification with Taiwan?</li><li>Is global food insecurity reaching a critical tipping point?</li><li>Can Ukraine rely on the West to provide aid and support for the duration of Putin’s war?</li><li>Can Ukraine make progress fighting corruption while Russia’s war continues?</li><li>Is the Metaverse the future of the Internet?</li><li>Do Putin’s changes for military victory get larger the longer his war in Ukraine continues?</li><li>Are new weapons from western allies arriving too slowly to be effective in Ukraine?</li><li>Is Boris Johnson making the Conserviatve Party toxic to UK voters?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-2341220850920553672022-06-05T20:55:00.000-10:002022-06-05T20:55:00.646-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 May<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Can Europe wean itself off of Russian fossil fuels quick enough to make a difference for Ukraine?</li><li>How much is Russia’s war in Ukraine contributing to global inflation?</li><li>Is America’s inflation starting to peak?</li><li>Is the welcome starting to wear off for Ukrainian refugees spread across Europe?</li><li>How much as the Partygate scandal in the UK damaged Boris Johnson and his cabinet?</li><li>Is the pressure on Myanmar’s military junta reaching a tipping point?</li><li>Does the UN still have a role to play in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the Supreme Court losing its public legitimacy?</li><li>Will a decision to overturn Roe and Casey motivate Democratic voters to turn out in the midterms?</li><li>Does the leak of Alito’s draft opinion fundamentally undermine the integrity of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will Democrats end the Senate filibuster to codify Roe?</li><li>Is the Fed’s action to raise interest rates too little too late?</li><li>Will access to water in the American west change the political calculus around climate change?</li><li>Will Putin have to conscript more troops to continue his war in Ukraine?</li><li>Does expanded aid to Ukraine put NATO at greater risk of direct military conflict with Russia?</li><li>Is Bongbong Marcos fit to lead the Philippines?</li><li>How well can the EU cope without access to Russian gas?</li><li>Does Ecuador need outside help to get violence under control?</li><li>How well has Europe coped with the influx of refugees from Ukraine?</li><li>How should the international community deal with the forced relocation of Ukrainian citizens into Russia?</li><li>Will the overturning of Roe push Republicans to seek a nationwide ban on abortio?</li><li>What can be done to stem the growing anti-government violence across Sri Lanka?</li><li>Can the EU come to a consensus on ending the purchase of Russian fossil fuels?</li><li>Can Russia continue to generate enough oil revenues to keep up the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the Biden administration doing enough to free Americans unfairly jailed abroad?</li><li>Is there more that Chief Justice Roberts should be doing to strengthen the public’s trust in the institution of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Is Chief Justice Roberts presiding over the erosion of the institution of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will the overturning of Roe mark a big new push to pass the ERA?</li><li>Does the Biden administration have a viable plan to fight soaring inflation?</li><li>Should the Biden administration be doing more to counter industry consolidation across America’s economy?</li><li>Has the Biden White House ignored the looming infant formula shortage for too long?</li><li>Is Russia prepared to prosecute its war in Ukraine for the long term?</li><li>Is the threat of Russian aggression against Moldova growing?</li><li>Will Russia use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?</li><li>Does South Korea’s new leadership have a chance for diplomatic breakthroughs with the North?</li><li>Can Elon Musk deliver on his vision for Twitter?</li><li>Will Elon Musk face any consequences for his financial antics?</li><li>Has Bongbong Marcos restored his family’s name in the Philippines?</li><li>Does Sinn Fein’s electoral victory mark a major step towards the reunification of Ireland?</li><li>Can the Taliban establish security in Afghanistan?</li><li>Will the Taliban’s new restrictions on women make it impossible to get the international aid and recognition that they want?</li><li>Has China written off Hong Kong as a global financial center in favor of control by Beijing?</li><li>Does the volatility of Bitcoin show that cryptocurrencies aren’t yet ready for primetime?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to ensure that Ukraine wins Putin’s war?</li><li>Has the social movement in the wake of the George Flyod murder brought any change to American policing?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe lead to reversals of other Constitutional rights based in privacy?</li><li>What will the addition of Finland and Sweden mean for the future of NATO?</li><li>Are clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians growing into more widespread violence?</li><li>Is the political landscape in Lebanon changing?</li><li>Should the use of Pegasus spyware be more tightly controlled by the international community?</li><li>Will Israel and NSO Group face sanctions over misuse of Pegasus spyware around the globe?</li><li>What can Somalia’s new President do to build up security in his country?</li><li>Are voters in Lebanon ready to make real political changes?</li><li>What can new leadership do to improve the day-to-day lives of people in Sri Lanka?</li><li>Can Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister find a way out of the onging economic crisis?</li><li>Will Finland’s membership in NATO elicit an aggressive response from Vladimir Putin?</li><li>Will Finland and Sweden be blocked from NATO membership?</li><li>Can Kevin McCarthy still count on becoming speaker if Republicans take back the House in the midterms?</li><li>Will Donald Trump return to Twitter?</li><li>Has the MAGA wing of the Republican Party moved beyond Donald Trump?</li><li>Where does America’s conservative movement go from here?</li><li>What will the new Labor led government mean for the future of Australia?</li><li>Will Australia’s new Labor leadership take swift action to combat climate change?</li><li>Is direct UK rule necessary to bring government corruption under control in the British Virgin Islands?</li><li>Are internal clashes driving the Spanish government towards the breaking point?</li><li>Should the UK’s plan to relocate migrants to Rwanda be scrapped?</li><li>Can Israel continue to straddle both slides over the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the low-level conflict between India and China about to flare up again?</li><li>What has China learned from Russia’s war in Ukraine that could change how it addresses the issue of Taiwan reunification?</li><li>What can Israel do to calm the simmering violence in East Jerusalem?</li><li>Will the Modi government be held to account for the Indian government’s mishandling of COVID?</li><li>Does Australia’s election signal a vote for the Labor party or dissatisfaction with the conservatives?</li><li>Has long-term political involvement damaged America’s Evangelical churches?</li><li>Is Trump still the kingmaker of the Republican Party?</li><li>Has Brexit threatened the long-term future of the UK?</li><li>Is America’s housing market headed for a tumble?</li><li>Is the US economy headed for recession?</li><li>What should be done to increase the amount of affordable housing in America?</li><li>Will President Biden move forward on more student debt relief?</li><li>Will the Philippines new President continue the violent drug was of his predecessor?</li><li>Will America’s culture of gun violence be on the ballot this November?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-87137450082406682162022-05-07T21:35:00.002-10:002022-05-23T22:16:52.200-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 April<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How much do “culture war” issues drive Republican voters to turn out in elections?</li><li>Should Congress decriminalize marijuana at the federal level?</li><li>Will the Biden administration’s moves to revoke Title 42 hurt Democrats in the midterms?</li><li>Will Macron win reelection in France?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to ensure free and fair elections in Latin American countries?</li><li>Is the Supreme Court confirmation process irreparably broken?</li><li>Will Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson get bipartisan support for her confirmation to the Supreme Court?</li><li>Is Ginni Thomas a threat to the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will Hungary’s Viktor Orban win reelection?</li><li>Will the truce in Yemen hold?</li><li>Is Viktor Orban’s vision for Hungary still compatible with EU membership?</li><li>Will any of Russia’s senior leadership be held to account for war crimes committed in Ukraine?</li><li>Can the war in Ukraine end with Putin still in power?</li><li>Are big changes on the horizon for Amazon’s workforce?</li><li>How should the federal government be regulating cryptocurrencies?</li><li>Is America facing another housing market bubble?</li><li>Is the Biden administration prepared for the effects of lifting Title 42?</li><li>Is The Fed acting too slowly to rein in US inflation?</li><li>Does Congress need to pass new laws limiting how bankruptcy court can be used?</li><li>How long will the American economy continue to face significant supply chain issues?</li><li>Does the tepid international response in Ukraine encourage other pariah states to speed development of nuclear weapons?</li><li>Will rising inflation spiral into an economic recession?</li><li>Could Trump blow the midterms for the GOP?</li><li>Have international sanctions cemented the Russian public’s support of Vladimir Putin?</li><li>Will Congress pass Biden’s billionaire tax?</li><li>Has Marine Le Pen learned from her past campaign mistakes?</li><li>Will China provide support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>How much will President Biden’s release from the strategic petroleum reserve curb Americans’ anxiety over rising fuel costs?</li><li>Should Louis DeJoy be fired?</li><li>Will EU nations impose sanctions on Russian energy?</li><li>Will Russia use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?</li><li>Are culture war controversies driving up violence against American minorities?</li><li>What does the reelection of Viktor Orban mean for the political future of Hungary?</li><li>Do increased weapons tests by North Korea signal a new threat level from the hermit kingdom?</li><li>Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drive new investment into green energy across Europe?</li><li>Can President Macron find a way to unite the French public behind him in a second term?</li><li>Will international sanctions change the behavior of the Taliban with regards to women’s rights in Afghanistan?</li><li>What more should be done to better insulate the American economy from global oil market volatility?</li><li>What will Russia’s war in Ukraine mean for the global economic outlook?</li><li>Will Elon Musk’s stock purchase drastically change Twitter as a social media platform?</li><li>Will Pakistan’s Imran Khan be removed from power?</li><li>Are peace talks between Russia and Ukraine making any real progress?</li><li>Is the politicization of the DOJ being corrected under Merrick Garland’s leadership?</li><li>Should Biden fire Louis DeJoy?</li><li>What should America learn from COVID for dealing with the next global pandemic?</li><li>Has Bill Barr’s time in the Trump administration done permanent damage to his reputation?</li><li>Is there still room in the GOP for traditional Republicans?</li><li>How much farther can NATO countries ramp up sanctions against Putin and Russia?</li><li>Has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine proven the ineffectiveness of sanctions as a tool for international diplomacy?</li><li>Is Congress ready to decriminalize marijuana?</li><li>Will protests topple the Sri Lankan government?</li><li>Is Europe moving fast enough to wean itself off of Russia’s coal, oil and gas?</li><li>Should Hungary continue to be a member of the EU?</li><li>Is Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party waning?</li><li>Would a decision to overturn Roe undermine the public credibility of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Should Congress put limits around the Supreme Court’s use of the “shadow docket”?</li><li>Has social media broken American democracy?</li><li>Will China become the savior of Russia’s economy?</li><li>Is compromise possible with Vladimir Putin?</li><li>What will the ouster of Imran Khan as Prime Minister mean for the future of Pakistan?</li><li>Will private commercial missions fundamentally change the future of space travel?</li><li>How will tourism change space travel?</li><li>Will Republican moves to change voting laws at the state level backfire in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Will inflation drive America’s economy into recession?</li><li>Will the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson be President Biden’s last major accomplishment before the midterms?</li><li>What step should the federal government take to counter growing inflation?</li><li>Is the Fed moving too slowly to stave off inflation?</li><li>Has China’s zero COVID strategy failed?</li><li>Will growing protests against the Rajapaksa government escalate to widespread violence in Sri Lanka?</li><li>Will access to water limit economic growth in the American west?</li><li>Is Sarah Palin poised to make a political comeback?</li><li>Will it be possible to prove genocide in Ukraine?</li><li>What can be done to strengthen moderate voices in America’s major political parties?</li><li>How much more aggressively should the Fed be acting to control inflation?</li><li>What can be done to more effectively control government corruption in sub-Saharan Africa?</li><li>What will Russia’s war in Ukraine mean for the NATO alliance in the long term?</li><li>How effectively has President Biden been able to repair international relationships damaged during the Trump presidency?</li><li>Can the delivery of humanitarian aid to Tigray lead to a peace agreement?</li><li>Is it too early for South Africa to start lifting COVID restrictions?</li><li>Should the UN be dissolved and replaced by a more effective organization?</li><li>Will the UK’s plan to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda be successful?</li><li>Is the US military presence in Okinawa still a major strain on the relationship between the US and Japan?</li><li>Will the January 6’th committee have enough time to finish its work?</li><li>Will public hearings by the January 6’th committee have any impact on the politics of the midterm elections?</li><li>Will rising fuel prices do lasting damage to the American trucking industry?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to aid Ukraine?</li><li>Will Putin need to officially declare war to strengthen Russian forces in Ukraine?</li><li>Can Myanmar’s military junta continue to hold onto power?</li><li>Will the war in Ukraine lead to serious global food shortages?</li><li>Will Ukraine get full EU membership by the end of the year?</li><li>Will the war in Ukraine be the end of Putin’s reign in Russia?</li><li>Will Macron win his reelection bid in France?</li><li>Is there anything that can be done to curb the spike of gun-related violent crime in America?</li><li>Can Israel’s coalition government continue to hold together?</li><li>What will the election of Shehbaz Sharif mean for Pakistan?</li><li>Will Biden’s move to crack down on ghost guns have any significant impact on gun crime in America?</li><li>Should there be an upper age for serving members of Congress?</li><li>Is it time for Democratic leadership in Congress to pass the baton to the next generation?</li><li>Should members of Congress with ties to the January 6’th insurrection be blocked from the ballot in the midterm elections?</li><li>Has Putin scaled back his objectives for the war in Ukraine?</li><li>Has Putin’s invasion of Ukraine revived the NATO alliance?</li><li>Has Marine Le Pen normalized the far right in French politics?</li><li>Can Democrats bring out young voters in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>What can be done to increase civic engagement in America?</li><li>Has the war in Ukraine saved Boris Johnson’s job?</li><li>What does Macron’s reelection signal about the future of French politics?</li><li>Will abortion rights become a major issue that turns out voters in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Does the FDA need new leadership?</li><li>Has open source intelligence proven its value during Russia’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Does Justice Thomas' failure to recuse himself undermine the integrity of the Supreme Court?</li><li>Should China's agreement with the Solomon Islands be a wake up call for the West?</li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-16646153168862273152022-04-03T20:46:00.005-10:002022-04-03T20:46:55.847-10:00Extemp Questions 2022 March<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How much will sanctions against Russia impact the Western economies?</li><li>Will Putin continue to pursue the war in Ukraine until he achieves regime change?</li><li>How will the war in Ukraine change the relationship between Russia and other former Soviet states?</li><li>What measures should Congress take to address America’s affordable housing shortage?</li><li>Should the US draw a red line in Ukraine over the use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons?</li><li>Can the Republican Party grow its support among Lantino voters in the midterms?</li><li>Will senior Russian leadership be held to account for war crimes related to the invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>Has the United Nations become useless in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>Will economic sanctions against Russia force an international reexamination of financial secrecy laws?</li><li>Would a Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade change the calculus of the midterm elections?</li><li>Can weapons from EU nations arrive in time to make a difference for Ukraine?</li><li>Has Putin become immune to economic sanctions from Western nations?</li><li>Can support for Ukraine help bridge the partisan political divide in America?</li><li>What steps should President Biden take to mitigate the economic effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>Will growing isolation from the rest of the world threaten Putin’s control over Russia?</li><li>Is the focus on Ukraine providing a distraction for other authoritarian moves around the globe?</li><li>Do international NGOs have the capacity to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine without sacrificing support for other international crises?</li><li>Will new laws on disinformation trigger a mass exodus from Russia?</li><li>Will growing casualties in Ukraine chip away at the Russian public’s support for Vladimir Putin?</li><li>How much will the undercounting of minorities in the 2020 census affect American politics?</li><li>Can Venezuela leverage sanctions on Russia to restore its international relationships?</li><li>Will former President Trump be able to avoid federal criminal charges?</li><li>Can the war in Ukraine end with Vladimir utin still in power?</li><li>Should US policy towards regime change in Russia be changed?</li><li>Will the war in Ukraine change the trajectory of the Biden Presidency?</li><li>Will Putin take Kyiv?</li><li>Will Putin use unconventional weapons in Ukraine?</li><li>Is the Russian public starting to turn against Putin?</li><li>How will the war in Ukraine end?</li><li>Will Germany maintain an increased level of defense spending for the long term?</li><li>Have we entered a new era of great power conflict?</li><li>Does US foreign policy fundamentally misunderstand China?</li><li>How long can Ukraine keep supply lines open?</li><li>Should NATO enforce some sort of no-fly area over Ukraine?</li><li>What role will China play in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?</li><li>Is the Fed acting too slowly to curb inflation?</li><li>How will Putin respond to escalating sanctions against Russia?</li><li>Will Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson garner bipartisan support for confirmation to the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will Russia prevent the revival of the JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran?</li><li>Should the Biden Administration take a harder stance towards America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia?</li><li>What action should President Biden be taking to increase domestic oil production?</li><li>Should America be using Russian aggression in Ukraine to motivate the expansion of green energy projects across the country?</li><li>Does the auto industry need stricter fuel efficiency standards?</li><li>Can the US and China find a way to work together to resolve international issues?</li><li>Has the US entered a new phase of the pandemic?</li><li>What will crackdowns on independent media mean for the Russian public?</li><li>Is Libya on the brink of renewed armed conflict?</li><li>Will South Korea’s new President take a more aggressive stance towards the North?</li><li>How much will China support Russia’s war in Ukraine?</li><li>Does President Biden’s State of the Union mark a shift back towards the political center?</li><li>Will Putin’s invasion of Ukraine draw Russia and China closer together?</li><li>Will Russia’s war in Ukraine redefine America’s role on the global stage?</li><li>Will Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from any cases related to January 6’th that come before the Supreme Court?</li><li>Will the DOJ indict former President Trump?</li><li>How long can Ukraine hold off Russian ground forces?</li><li>Can Turkey’s President Erdogan rebuild his reputation by facilitating talks between Russia and Ukraine?</li><li>Can the Biden Administration get a deal to revive the JCPOA?</li><li>How much will Donald Trump’s endorsement mean for Republican candidates in the midterms?</li><li>Is Ron DeSantis the future of Trumpism?</li><li>Should Congress decriminalize marijuana at the federal level?</li><li>How much will Russia’s war in Ukraine shock global food supply chains?</li><li>Why is Ted Cruz? </li></ul><p></p><div><br /></div>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4603855913207943117.post-92145760677860564462022-03-05T20:56:00.001-10:002022-03-11T21:00:30.061-10:00Extemp Questions - 2022 February<p></p><div><br /></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Will Putin’s actions turn Ukraine even further against Russia?</li><li>Will ongoing civil and criminal lawsuits against the former President turn out Republican voters in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Should Apple pull more of its business out of China?</li><li>Is there still a chance to renew the JCPOA deal with Iran?</li><li>Have Democrats abandoned the push for major climate change legislation?</li><li>Is the threat of far-right extremism growing within Germany’s military ranks?</li><li>Will the expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal spark a new international arms race?</li><li>What more should the federal government be doing to deter Chinese cybercrime?</li><li>Should Germany cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?</li><li>What can Democrats do to motivate their voters to turn out in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Is it too late for Boris Johnson to save his political future?</li><li>Should President Biden make a push to restart talks with North Korea?</li><li>Can Boris Johnson survive as Prime Minister?</li><li>Will the Olympics undermine China’s “zero COVID” strategy?</li><li>Will Beijing for new restrictions on Hong Kong over it’s COVID cases?</li><li>What can be done to reverse the trend of political polarization in America?</li><li>Does America need more political parties?</li><li>Should Congress have term limits?</li><li>Is the US military too reliant on Special Operations forces?</li><li>Will mishandling of classified documents by former President Trump open new avenues of legal liability?</li><li>How effective can economic sanctions be against Russia?</li><li>Does the US need federal legislation to address online content moderation?</li><li>Can the Fed rein in inflation?</li><li>Will the Supreme Court nomination help the Biden White House regain momentum on it’s legislative agenda?</li><li>Should members of Congress be barred from trading stocks?</li><li>Will infighting in the Republican Party harm their changes in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Has the First Step Act delivered on promised justice reforms?</li><li>What will it take to get real immigration reform through Congress?</li><li>Will President Biden deliver on his promises for student loan debt relief?</li><li>What should the IOC do to stop Russian doping at the Olympic Games?</li><li>Will the end of forced arbitration in sexual assault and harassment cases change the American workplace?</li><li>What more should the Biden Administration be doing to stop the illegal importation of fentanyl?</li><li>Should US drug policy be putting more emphasis on medical intervention and less on incarceration?</li><li>What more should the US be doing to combat Mexico’s drug cartels?</li><li>Have drug cartels become too powerful for the Mexican government to handle?</li><li>Has Prime Minister Trudeau overstepped in his actions against the Canadian trucker protests?</li><li>How much will Trump’s endorsement mean for a candidate’s success in the 2022 midterms?</li><li>Has Russian aggression against Ukraine exposed deep divisions within the NATO alliance?</li><li>What should the NFL do to address allegations of racial discrimination?</li><li>Will the Ukrainian public rally around President Zelenskyy’s leadership?</li><li>Will economic sanctions be enough to convince Russia to reverse course on Ukraine?</li><li>Is Vladimir Putin still a rational actor on the world stage?</li><li>Does the US have the leverage needed if Russia ignores economic sanctions imposed over the Ukraine conflict?</li><li>How large private equity firms done lasting damage to the affordable housing market in America?</li><li>What should the federal government do to address the shortage of affordable housing in America’s major cities?</li><li>Has the problem of online content moderation become too big to solve?</li><li>Is there still a path for a diplomatic resolution between Russia and Ukraine?</li><li>Can Putin find a way to divide the NATO alliance over Ukraine?</li><li>How well has America’s education system coped with COVID?</li><li>Is America ready to start treating COVID as endemic?</li><li>Will climate change kill off the Winter Olympics?</li><li>Will the International Court of Justice hold Myanmar’s military leadership accountable for genocide against the Rohingya?</li><li>Is the focus on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine pulling away necessary attention from other crises around the world?</li><li>Is China’s international soft power on the rise?</li><li>Will China make a move on Taiwan?</li><li>Does China have undue influence over Hollywood and the American entertainment industry?</li><li>Is the American policy of “strategic ambiguity” towards Taiwan nearing an end?</li><li>What more should the federal government be doing to curb American gun violence?</li><li>Will the EU nations remain united in their support for Ukraine?</li><li>Can any amount of sanctions deter Putin from taking further action against Ukraine?</li><li>Will private lawsuits become the new path to curb gun violence in America?</li><li>How much will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbate America’s economic inflation woes?</li><li>Will Russian action in Ukraine incentivize China to use military force for reunification with Taiwan?</li><li>Will Russia be severed from the SWIFT banking network?</li><li>How long will the Russia public be willing to tolerate the effects of sanctions?</li><li>Will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine do lasting damage to international norms and the post-WWII order?</li><li>Will the invasion of Ukraine create a new EU migration crisis?</li><li>Is there anything the international community can do to restore peace in Myanmar?</li><li>How much will sanctions on Russia impact global energy markets?</li><li>Should protecting women’s rights be a precondition for providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan?</li><li>What can be done to break the pattern of coups in west Africa?</li><li>Will the invasion of Ukraine push the limits of the relationship between Russia and China?</li><li>Has US drug policy strengthened Mexico’s drug cartels?</li><li>Is a ceasefire on the horizon in Ethiopia’s civil war?</li><li>Has corruption destroyed Lebanon’s economy?</li><li>How much of a threat does ISIS still pose?</li><li>Is America’s international soft power losing strength?</li></ul><p></p>rpalmeirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01118486668755128545noreply@blogger.com0