Sunday, October 6, 2024

Extemp 2024 Sept.

  • What can be done to reconcile partisan polarization in American politics?
  • Will Republicans maintain control of the House in November?
  • Has America become desensitized to school shootings?
  • What key issues will drive voter turnout in November?
  • Has Eastern Germany been left behind by the German government?
  • Are tariffs still an effective tool to manage trade with China?
  • Will Trump’s inconsistency on the abortion issue turn away Evangelical voters in November?
  • Will renewed college protests over Gaza find any success?
  • Have the Democrats done enough to win over voters who had soured on President Biden?
  • Is there more the US should do to prevent Israeli settler violence in the West Bank?
  • Will the Presidential race drive down-ticket voting in November?
  • Will new state-level election rules jeopardize the public's trust in the 2024 election?
  • What should be done to reverse the high turnover of states’ election workers?
  • Will state-level ballot measures over abortion access drive up Democratic turnout in key battlegrounds of 2024?
  • Has Israel begun to lose the support of its international allies?
  • Will judicial reforms in Mexico solve for any of the rampant government corruption?
  • What should Mexico expect from a new President?
  • Will China continue to grow its direct foreign investment in Africa?
  • Can anything be done to better control migrant crossing in the English channel?
  • What more should Congress do to address the mental health crisis across America?
  • Will the people of Haiti have a real voice in the future of their government?
  • Can France’s new Prime Minister avoid a vote of no confidence?
  • Oes Africahave a problem with gender-based violence?
  • Is Haiti’s provisional government making progress controlling gang violence?
  • Should the Labour government make it easier for migrants to cross legally to the UK?
  • Is there a cure for France’s political woes?
  • Has leading France an impossible job?
  • Can the international community get the spread of mpox under control in Africa?
  • Will the ongoing conflict in the DRC make the regional spread of mpox impossible to control?
  • Should the US be doing more to pressure the Maduro government over Venezuela’s contested election?
  • What can the international community do to improve access to humanitarian relief in Sudan?
  • Is Bibi Netanyahu putting his political concerns over the return of The Gaza hostages?
  • Will the exile of Edmundo Gonzalez to Spain put an end to the political opposition in Venezuela?
  • Can widespread famine be averted in Sudan?
  • Do large protests in Israel mark a major shift in public opinion towards the Netanyahu government?
  • Will China’s decision to stop international adoptions have long-term consequences for its global relationships?
  • Is Xi taking the right steps to turn around China’s economy?
  • Was it a mistake for Ukraine to launch an incursion across the Russian border?
  • Will the Harris-Trump debate change the minds of any voters?
  • Is the Fed moving too slowly in lowering interest rates?
  • Do traditional conservatives still have a home within Trump’s Republican Party?
  • Will Special Counsel Jack Smith be able to move forward with the cases against Donald Trump?
  • Are social media companies doing too little to stop the online spread of child sexual abuse material?
  • Should Germany change how it deals with irregular migration?
  • Is America complicit in Israeli settler violence in the West Bank?
  • Is climate change already an existential threat for Pacific Island nations?
  • Is the Nigerian government making progress turning around the economy?
  • Does Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris matter?
  • Is this the right time for Africa to have permanent representation in the UN Security Council?
  • Should the Biden White House lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of US-provided weapons?
  • Will electing judges make corruption worse in Mexico?
  • Does AMLO leave a positive legacy in Mexico?
  • Is Lukasheko signaling that Belarus is ready to engage with the West?
  • Does Putin have an endgame for Ukraine?
  • Would a second Trump term see a major push towards privatization of primary and secondary education?
  • Can Congress avoid a government shutdown?
  • Will foreign interference play a major role in the November elections?
  • Would long-range missile strikes in Russia be able to turn the tide of the war in Ukraine’s favor?
  • Will attacks by Israel and Hezbollah escalate into a full-scale war?
  • Will the Fed make further rate cuts this year?
  • Does the passing of Alberto Fujimori offer a chance for political reconciliation in Peru?
  • Will Mexico’s new President be able to make real progress in the fight against the powerful drug cartels?
  • Can the Harris-Walz keep up its momentum into November?
  • What should be done to reverse Argentina's economic woes?
  • Is the risk of a wider war in the Middle East growing?
  • What will the Fed’s rate cut mean for the 2024 elections?
  • Is JD Vance an effective messenger for the Trump campaign?
  • Is political discourse in America starting to get better?
  • What can Congress do to curb the rising cost of child care?
  • What can be done to curb the rising costs of higher education in America?
  • Will strict controls on housing construction be enough to save the Chinese economy?
  • What will snap elections mean for Japan’s political future?
  • Is the US finally gaining ground against fentanyl on the streets?
  • Can the US keep a larger war from breaking out across the Middle East?
  • Will elections in Kashmir bring any real change?
  • What should the Sri Lankan public expect from their new President?
  • Will the courts uphold the TikTok ban?
  • How much do celebrity endorsements matter in Presidential elections?
  • Can Japan’s LDP successfully reinvent itself?
  • Does Japan need to make changes to open up its immigration?
  • Is the international community making progress in restoring security to Haiti?
  • Will there be another Presidential debate before the election?

Extemp 2024 August

 Apologies, I thought this list was published last month but it was still in draft...and none of you bothered to tell me....

  • Is Iran headed towards war with Israel?
  • Will Congress take up any of President Biden’s proposed court reforms?
  • Has the war in Gaza strengthened America’s relationship with Israel?
  • Is Supreme Court reform politically feasible in the near term?
  • Has the Fed waited too long to cut interest rates?
  • Will the new French government be able to hold together despite political disagreements?
  • What is an appropriate remedy for the monopoly decision against Google?
  • Should the US limit the production of single-user plastics?
  • What comes next for Bangladesh?
  • Should student leaders be given a seat at the table in determining Bangladesh’s new government?
  • Is the Labour government doing enough to handle violent riots sparking across the UK?
  • What would a second Trump term mean for the US economy?
  • Is direct air capture ready for widespread use in reducing global carbon emissions?
  • Are rebel groups gaining the upper hand against the Myanmar’s military junta?
  • Will US policy towards Israel be an important factor in the November election?
  • Is Russia’s influence in the Sahel growing?
  • Is the tactic of hostage diplomacy working for Vladimir Putin?
  • Can Muhammad Yunus build a stable government in Bangladesh?
  • Will Bangladesh’s new leadership be able to keep the public’s trust?
  • How much will the VP picks matter in November?
  • Will Ukrainian attacks across the border dampen the Russian public’s support for Putin’s war?
  • Was the Paris Olympics a success for France?
  • Will social media influencers actually influence young voters in November?
  • Is a war between Israel and Hezbollah inevitable?
  • What will the antitrust decision against Google mean for the future of big tech companies?
  • What will the departure of Sheik Hasina mean for the long-term future of Bangladesh?
  • Will Democrats be able to keep the Senate majority in November?
  • Will the Biden administration’s rules for minimum standards at nursing homes survive legal challenges?
  • Will Robert Kennedy Jr’s endorsement make a difference for Donald Trump?
  • Can the Harris campaign maintain its political momentum?
  • Can Donald Trump win over the independent voters he needs in November?
  • Will the Modi government face political consequences for gender-based violence in India?
  • Should the US apply more pressure on India over its human rights record?
  • Are the world’s coastal cities prepared for the impacts of sea level rise?
  • Will Burkina Faso fall to insurgent jihadi forces?
  • Can the spread of polio in Gaza be successfully contained?
  • Will Pakistan’s migrant deportants make the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan significantly worse?
  • Is there anyone who can act as an honest broker between Sudan’s warring sides?
  • Can anything be done to bring Sudan’s warring sides to the negotiating table?
  • Will the Taliban government in Afghanistan be willing to make any compromises for more aid from the international community?
  • Have we reached the final nail in the coffin for women’s rights in Afghanistan?
  • Have the Democrats taken black voters for granted?
  • Is the Trump campaign making significant inroads with minority voters?
  • Will the Trump campaign’s waffling over the issue of abortion drive away suburban voters?
  • Can Japan’s LDP change its ways?
  • How can the Harris campaign make the best use of President Biden?
  • Which campaign benefits more from RFK Jr.’s decision to drop out of the race?


Sunday, August 4, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 July

  • Can Cyril Ramaphosa hold his coalition government together?
  • Has Marine Le Pen normalized France’s far right?
  • Should Joe Biden step aside?
  • Does Keir Starmer have the political mandate he needs to make the changes that Labour wants?
  • Will electoral loss push the UK’s Tories further to the political right?
  • Is the Macron era coming to an end in France?
  • What should Labour do to grow the UK economy?
  • Where does the UK’s Conservative Party go from here?
  • Will Viktor Orban’s term as President undermine solidarity within the EU?
  • Should the UK’s new leadership move to rejoin the EU?
  • How much farther will maritime conflicts in the South China Sea escalate?
  • How much leverage does Pres. Biden have over Netanyahu’s actions in Gaza?
  • Has Macron’s snap election gamble paid off?
  • Will the spread of anti-LGBTQ legislation threaten future foreign aid and charitable donations to African nations?
  • Will Kenya’s President Ruto be forced to resign?
  • Will Iran’s new President have the freedom to make any real political reforms?
  • How much freedom to operate will Iran’s new President have?
  • Will Iran be willing to make nuclear concessions to get sanctions relief?
  • What can Nigeria do to reverse the growing problem of brain drain?
  • Will the attempted assassination of Donald Trump push the public further to the political extremes?
  • Will the attempted assassination of Donald Trump force both sides to lower the temperature on their political rhetoric?
  • Will Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the Trump documents case be upheld?
  • Will crime be an issue that motivates voter turnout in 2024?
  • Will the new Labour government push major changes in the relationship between the UK and EU?
  • Why isn’t climate change a more important issue to American voters?
  • Is JD Vance an asset or a liability to the Trump campaign?
  • What more should Canada do to reckon with its past treatment of indigenous communities?
  • Can NATO survive a second Trump presidency?
  • Has the federal government done too little to help students recover learning lost during the pandemic?
  • What steps should the new Labour government take to tackle the UK’s cost of living crisis?
  • Is it time for The Fed to cut interest rates?
  • Are Republicans on track for a landslide win in November?
  • Will the attempted assassination of Donald Trump spark more political violence?
  • Will President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race improve the Democrats’ chances in November?
  • Is violence against women being ignored in Kenya?
  • Are drastic civil service reforms needed in Bangladesh?
  • Will protests in Bangladesh force major political changes?
  • Is the Trump campaign prepared to run against Kamala Harris?
  • Will the Paris Olympics be able to meet its carbon emissions goals?
  • Does the federal government need to do more to mitigate the threat posed by wildfires in the American west?
  • How big of a role will online disinformation play in the 2024 elections?
  • Will violent protests in Bangladesh continue to escalate?
  • Have America’s labor unions regained their political clout?
  • Can the international community do more to stop Russian attacks against civilian targets in Ukraine?
  • How long will it take to form a new government in France?
  • What steps should be taken to secure NATO against a possible second Trump term?
  • Has France become ungovernable?
  • Can Haiti’s new government bring the gangs under control?
  • Is Hamas losing the support of the Palestinian people?
  • Is a Gaza hostage deal on the horizon?
  • What will the Supreme Court’s immunity decision mean for the remaining Trump indictments?
  • Will Venezuela’s President Maduro secure another term in office?
  • Is Japan becoming more accepting of foreign workers?
  • How long can Ukraine continue to mobilize enough troops to keep fighting?
  • Is President Milei starting to get Argentina’s economy under control?
  • Is Argentina losing patience with Milei’s economic shock therapy?
  •  Will President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race secure or tarnish his legacy?
  • Are free and fair elections possible in Venezuela?
  • Will fighting between Israel and Hezbollah break out into a larger regional war?
  • Will the Harris campaign bring new energy and enthusiasm to the Democrats?
  • What can Nigeria do to bring inflation under control?
  • Can the US convince Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire?
  • Will Israel put new settlements in Gaza?
  • Will Venezuela’s security forces continue to back President Nicolas Maduro?
  • Will an overhaul of US forces improve the military’s relationship with the government of Japan?
  • How will the disagreement over Venezuela’s election be resolved?

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 June

  •  Has partisan polarization made the Presidential debates irrelevant?
  • Is an all out war between Israel and Hezbollah on the horizon?
  • Has Narendra Modi’s star begun to fade?
  • Will a third term in office for Modi see India become even more authoritarian?
  • Is the UN still fit for purpose?
  • How closely will Mexico’s new President follow AMLO’s policy programs?
  • Does the international community have any leverage to improve conditions for Afghan women?
  • Should Ukraine be worried about fatigue setting in among its European allies?
  • Does Labour have a realistic plant to grow the UK economy?
  • What can Mexico’s new President do to bring drug and gang violence under control?
  • Will Hunter Biden’s legal troubles cast a shadow over his father’s campaign?
  • Have House Republicans overplayed their hand in continuing to pursue President Biden’s impeachment?
  • Should the US be doing more to regulate cryptocurrencies?
  • Will labor strikes in Nigeria result in higher wages?
  • What kind of coalition will replace the ANC’s majority in South Africa?
  • What can President Ruto do to calm the protests in Kenya?
  • What will Modi’s reelection mean for India’s global relationships?
  • Will President Biden’s executive order on immigration stand up to legal challenges?
  • What can the Democrats do to build enthusiasm and voter turnout in November?
  • Is the Trump campaign winning over swing voters?
  • Will delays in Donald Trump’s pending trials work to his political advantage in November?
  • Is the American public ready to make climate change a key voting issue?
  • Can the international community build the political will to adequately tackle climate change?
  • Will a coalition government moderate the BJP’s political goals going forward?
  • What more can the US do to pressure Nigeria into addressing online fraud and sextortion?
  • Can anything be done to curb the rampant government corruption in South Africa?
  • Should the US require some form of national service?
  • Did Rishi Sunak make a mistake in calling for new elections now?
  • What will the death of Ebrahim Raisi mean for Iran’s political future?
  • Should Congress take steps to address ethics issues on the Supreme Court?
  • Is there more the Biden campaign should be doing to win over never-Trump Republican voters?
  • Is Netanyahu prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political survival?
  • Will Hunter Biden’s convection matter to voters in November?
  • Will Donald Trump’s conviction matter to voters in November?
  • Has the war in Gaza done long-term damage to Israel’s standing on the international stage?
  • Can the world achieve net-zero carbon emissions in time?
  • Does the EU face an existential crisis?
  • Will Macron’s gamble in calling snap elections pay off?
  • Will the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Trump-era bump-stock ban trigger Congress to take any new steps on gun control?
  • Will Benny Gantz’s resignation from the war cabinet push Israel further to the right?
  • What will gains by the far-right mean for the future of the EU parliament?
  • Is a major political shift to the right on the horizon for the EU?
  • Will Macron’s decision to call snap elections empower the far-right in France?
  • Will Trump face prison time in New York?
  • What can be done to increase enforcement of international sanctions against Russia?
  • Has the war in Ukraine already done long-term damage to the Russian economy?
  • Is the war in Ukraine distracting Putin from more important security threats?
  • What can Congress do to ease the skyrocketing cost of childcare in the US?
  • Is Congress doing enough to keep up with AI?
  • Does Biden need to change his strategy for dealing with Bibi Netanyahu?
  • Will the future of the Supreme Court be a key voting issue in November?
  • What is the best path forward for South Africa’s ANC Party?
  • What’s driving younger voters towards the populist right in Europe?
  • Will cuts to bread subsidies lead to violence in the streets of Egypt?
  • Can anything be done to bring the warring sides in Sudan to the negotiating table?
  • Has Donald Trump completed his takeover of the Republican Party?
  • How strong is the alliance between Russia and North Korea?
  • Is China’s treatment of the Uyghur minority getting worse?
  • Can Myanmar’s military junta continue to hold onto power?
  • What can South Africa’s coalition government do to tackle unemployment?
  • Would a second Trump presidency follow through on the Project 2025 plans?
  • Should the US expand legal pathways for migrant labor?
  • Should the federal government do more to protect American business from cyberattacks?
  • Has Congress given up on addressing the problem of homelessness?
  • Does the new treaty with Russia increase the threat posed by North Korea?
  • Will the UK’s Labour Party secure a landslide electoral win?
  • Has Marine Le Pen successfully de-demonized France’s far-right?
  • Should Social Media platforms have a warning label?
  • Will Nigel Farage’s decision to stand for office hurt the Tories’ electoral changes?
  • Will Turkey’s Erdogan move to restore diplomatic ties with Syria?
  • Will Turkey continue to pursue EU membership?
  • What can the Democrats do to build voter enthusiasm and turnout in November?
  • What can be done to improve the distribution of aid in Gaza?
  • Will the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron bring an end to the administrative state?
  • What steps can President Ruto take to address Kenya's growing debt problems?
  • What does Modi 3.0 signal for India’s future?


Sunday, June 2, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 May

  • Will 2024 be the year Ukraine loses the war?
  • What will the replacement of senior Russian defense leadership mean for the future of the war in Ukraine?
  • Is Germany’s AFD party on the ascent?
  • Will the populist far-right make gains in Europe’s upcoming elections?
  • Should the US be shifting to a containment strategy towards China?
  • Where does the war in Gaza go from here?
  • Will Israel move to occupy Gaza after the war?
  • How much is persistent inflation hiring President Biden’s reelection chances?
  • Have American tariffs against China been effective?
  • Is Netanyahu prolonging the war in Gaza for his personal political ends?
  • Has Israel stepped over its own moral boundaries in pursuing the fight against Hamas?
  • Can Ukraine mobilize enough manpower to turn back advancing Russian forces?
  • Is internet freedom on the decline across the globe?
  • Will the antitrust suit against Google force major changes to how it does business?
  • Is a Gaza ceasefire getting closer to reality?
  • Will protests against actions in Gaza move beyond University campuses?
  • Will the US pull non-defensive military support for Israel?
  • Has MBS successfully convinced the world to overlook Saudi Arabia’s human rights record?
  • Is the UN presence in Somalia no longer necessary?
  • Has the nation of Israel become an international pariah?
  • How soon will Trump name a VP pick?
  • Are ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas still salvageable?
  • Will action in Rafah become a breaking point between the US and Israel?
  • Does Europe face a looming demographic crisis?
  • Will delays in Donald Trump’s remaining criminal trials impact voter turnout in November?
  • Why aren’t the accomplishments of the Biden administration connecting with voters?
  • Can anything be done to turn the tide of the food crisis in Sudan?
  • Is Myanmar’s military junta losing its grip on power?
  • What can be done to scale up recycling in America?
  • What can be done to reduce the consumption of single use plastics in America?
  • Can Netanyahu keep his government together?
  • Should Saudi Arabia take the lead in a post-war Gaza?
  • Are Georgia’s aspirations towards EU membership in danger?
  • Should Australia do more to prevent domestic and gender-based violence?
  • Will the early schedule for Presidential debates matter to voters in November?
  • Who will succeed Ebrahim Raisi in leading Iran?
  • What should Macron do to prevent further violence in New Caledonia?
  • How shuld the ICJ proceed in the genocide case against Israel?
  • Will Labour return to power in the UK’s upcoming general election?
  • Will a new government bring the UK closer to the EU?
  • Can anything be done to stop election-related violence in Mexico?
  • Can China balance its strategic relationship with Russia and its economic interests in the west?
  • Can the ANC hold onto power in South Africa?
  • What can the South African government do to address high unemployment levels?
  • Has organized retail theft become a major burden on the US economy?
  • Should Justices Thomas and Alito recuse from any January 6th related cases that reach the Supreme Court?
  • Is the Supreme Court in the midst of an ethics crisis?
  • Is the Democratic Party taking key voter segments for granted?
  • Why does high inflation remain so persistent?
  • Where does the pro-life / anti-abortion movement go from here?
  • How much will paying student athletes change college sports?
  • Will the DOJ force the breakup of Ticketmaster?
  • Does the Trump campaign need to do more to reach out to Nikki Haley voters?
  • Will the Tories face a major loss in the UK’s July election?
  • Can the Biden administration broker an agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia?
  • How much will Mexico’s election results change its relationship with the United States?
  • How much longer will an international peacekeeping presence in Haiti be delayed?
  • Will the Netanyahu government face any repercussions over the ICJ’s genocide case against Israel?
  • Will the flow of US guns into Mexico become a sticking point in future immigration discussions?
  • Has Rishi Sunak rushed the general election?
  • Should the use of drones by law enforcement be better regulated?
  • How competitive will the race get to replace Mitch McConnell in Senate Republican leadership?
  • How will Haiti’s gangs respond to the presence of a multinational force?
  • Will Donald Trump face prison time in New York?
  • What will be the political impacts of Trump’s New York State conviction?
  • Can India adapt to climate change in time to save its major cities from the effects of climate change?
  • Is the Supreme Court poised to make more major changes to the administrative state?
  • Has the WTO lost its usefulness?
  • Is the US on a path towards military conflict with China?
  • Will Republicans take control of the Senate in November?
  • Can Republicans keep control of the House in November?s
  • Who will control Gaza after the war?
  • How much do partisan primaries contribute to political polarization?
  • What should be done to increase voter participation in November?
  • How will the rescheduling of marijuana affect the legal cannabis industry?
  • Will new military conscription work to the detriment of Myanmar’s junta leadership?
  • Is social media driving up juvenile crime?
  • How has the overturning of Roe changed healthcare across America?
  • Does President Bidne have a red line on support for Israel?
  • Will the issue of abortion rights turn Florida into a swing state for the 2024 election cycle?
  • Does the scale of casualties in Gaza demand greater scrutiny by the international community?
  • Has Israel become a wedge issue for Democratic voters?


Saturday, May 4, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 April

  • How worried should Democrats be with President Biden’s poll numbers?
  • Can the transitional council gain the trust of the Haitian public?
  • Will the new round of aid allow Ukraine to turn the tide of the war?
  • Will the UK’s policy of sending migrants to Rwanda become a model for other EU nations?
  • What can be done to thaw the relationship between the US and China?
  • Will House Republicans oust Speaker Mike Johnson?
  • How worried should the international community be by increased cooperation between China, Russia and North Korea?
  • Should the US restore sanctions against Venezuela?
  • What more should Congress do to address the growing problem of homelessness?
  • What should the Biden campaign do to court never-Trump Republican voters?
  • Has Netanyahu become an obstacle to peace?
  • Has private equity had a negative effect on the American economy?
  • Has the relationship between the US and Israel reached a turning point?
  • Has partisan gerrymandering made America impossible to govern?
  • Is it time for the US to have a national data privacy law?
  • Will the terror attack in Moscow distract Putin from the fighting in Ukraine?
  • Will growing discontent with Netanyahu force a new election in Israel?
  • What effect will a new currency have on Zimbabwe’s economy?
  • Is the power sharing arrangement in Northern Ireland in danger of falling apart?
  • Will military exemptions for the ultra-orthodox be the breaking point for Netanyahu’s coalition government?
  • Has Modi’s BJP become an unstoppable political force?
  • Will Pakistan’s new Prime Minister be able to govern the country?
  • Can anything motivate Congress to take up comprehensive immigration reform?
  • What does low voter turnout signal about public dissatisfaction with the Iranian government?
  • Will Republicans face a backlash in the 2024 elections for state level abortion restrictions?
  • Can the US keep Iran and Israel from sparking a regional war?
  • Would a conviction for Trump in the New York State case matter to Republican base voters?
  • Is economic sentiment starting to turn towards President Biden’s benefit?
  • Can the Biden campaign turn out Democratic base voters in November?
  • Should the US put more conditions on further military aid to Israel?
  • What can Ecuador do to bring gang violence under control?
  • Do cryptocurrencies still have a role to play in the future of the global economy?
  • Is legalized sports betting becoming a new addiction crisis in America?
  • How soon will the Fed start to lower interest rates?
  • Does the lagging commercial real estate market pose a serious risk to the US economy?
  • Is access to fresh water starting to limit economic growth in the American west?
  • Will Georgia move away from EU membership?
  • How important is the new round of US aid to the war in Ukraine?
  • Will additional aid to Ukraine cost Mike Johnson the office of House Speaker?
  • Will renewed crackdowns against women backfire on the Iranian leadership?
  • What would another five-year term for Modi mean for the BPJ’s political agenda?
  • Is Qatar an honest broker between Israel and Hamas?
  • Can new political alliances bring a comeback for India’s Congress Party?
  • Should the gang leaders have any role in deciding the political future of Haiti?
  • Can anyone bring the Sudanese Army and the RSF to the negotiating table?
  • Are the legal cases against him weakening Donald Trump’s political support?
  • Will upcoming EU elections see a shift towards the political right?
  • Will the rapid spread of college protests in support of Palestine spark any policy changes?
  • What legal protections should be enacted to mitigate the risks posed by AI?
  • What would a new term for the BJP mean for the future of India’s international relationships?
  • Can the transitional council restore the rule of law to Haiti?
  • Will rising casualties in Ukraine drive political dissent against Vladimir Putin?
  • What should the Biden campaign do to turn things around with young voters?
  • Will Georgia’s hard turn towards Russia spark large-scale public protest?
  • Will the Supreme Court delay Donald Trump’s federal trials past the November election?
  • Will sending migrants to Rwanda deter further illegal migration to the UK?
  • Are US sanctions against China having an impact on military support provided to Russia?

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Extemp Questions 2024 March

  • Will Israeli settlers move back into Gaza?
  • Should the US condition arms sales to Israel?
  • Is there more the international community can do to stabilize conditions in Sudan?
  • Is an international military response necessary to stabilize Haiti?
  • Will the transitional council be able to bring Haiti’s gangs under control?
  • Has irreparable damage already been done to the US-Israel relationship?
  • Is settler violence in the West Bank getting worse?
  • Is retail theft in America improving?
  • Are younger Americans being pushed away from religion?
  • Is the BJP government systematically oppressing India’s religious minorities?
  • Will EU leadership give in to the demand of protesting farmers?
  • Will farmer protests in Europe continue to escalate in violence?
  • Will the rift between the US and Israeli governments continue to grow?
  • Is gender pay equity improving in Hollywood?
  • What role will RFK Jr. play in the 2024 election?
  • Will third parties become a spoiler for President Biden’s reelection campaign?
  • Can the US increase the international pressure to end the fighting in Sudan?
  • Will democracy in Senegal continue to hold?
  • Will the Supreme Court change how the FDA regulates abortion medication?
  • Will the Supreme Court use the Comstock Act to further restrict abortion?
  • Can the Chinese government convince its aging population to continue working?
  • Should the US encourage happiness over economic growth?
  • Will new security laws in Hong Kong significantly change the lives of its residents?
  • Have Republicans in Congress given up on trying to govern?
  • Can Ukraine hold on long enough for more European militar production to come online?
  • Will the slimming Republican majority in the House encourage greater bipartisan cooperation?
  • Is European security too dependent on the election cycle in America?
  • Can new leadership restore security in Haiti?
  • Should the US reimpose sanctions on Venezuela?
  • Will the federal government ban TikTok?
  • Have state-level experiments with decriminalization of drugs failed?
  • Should the US intervene in Haiti?
  • Will an Israeli assault on Rafah become a breaking point between the US and Israel?
  • Is the threat posed by Boko Haram resurging?
  • Can Haiti’s new transitional government bring the country out of its downward spiral?
  • Is a new nuclear arms race on the horizon?
  • Has the world entered a new era of great power competition?
  • What can the Trump campaign do to win over Haley’s supporters from the primary?
  • Is better regulation of the labor market key to solving the UK’s ongoing migration problems?
  • Will Mike Pence’s decision not to endorse Donald Trump matter to voters?
  • Can Donald Trump avoid having properties seized by the State of New York?
  • Is it time for House Republicans to move on from trying to impeach President Biden?
  • Have the defamation lawsuits against it changed Fox New’s practices?
  • What should be done to address the growing issue of loneliness and isolation across the US?
  • Will the Modi government give Indian farmers the higher minimum prices they’re demanding?
  • How significant will the economic effects be from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge?
  • Will DOJ’s pursuit of antitrust charges against Apple be successful?
  • Will Myanmar’s military junta be held to account for the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya?
  • Is a Gaza ceasefire on the horizon?
  • Will clashes between Filipino and Chinese maritime forces continue to escalate?
  • Are Haiti’s gangs poised to topple the transitional government?
  • Is the conflict in the DR Congo turning into a larger, regional war?
  • Can the EU build up its defense production base fast enough to get Ukraine what it needs?
  • What reforms to America’s immigration asylum system can make it through Congress?
  • What can be done to rebuild America’s political center?
  • What does Putin’s reelection mean for the future of Russia?
  • Will the war in Gaza bring forward a political alternative to Hamas for the Palestinians?
  • What steps should be taken to rebuild Boeing’s reputation and safety record?
  • Has Rishi Sunak proven himself up to the task as Prime Minister?
  • Is there a better way to address food insecurity in Haiti?
  • What more can the US do to stop the flow of guns to Haiti?
  • Will the new wave of space exploration lead to more international cooperation in other areas?
  • Should the US be doing more to address the push factors of migrants coming from Latin America?
  • Can the Chinese government do more to reduce the cost of raising children?
  • Is a global moratorium on subsea mining needed?
  • What more should the US do to deter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea?
  • Can the political opposition coalesce to prevent a third term for Nicolas Maduro?
  • Does the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried put other crypto platforms on notice? 
  • Can the Biden campaign overcome voters’ concerns about his age?