Extemp Questions 2018 Aug

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