Extemp Questions 2024 November

• Will the EU be able to pick up the slack if America pulls its support for Ukraine?
• What will a second Trump term mean for global efforts to reduce carbon emissions?
• Will Trump pardon the January 6th convicts?
• Can the private sector deliver on solutions for addressing climate chnge?
• Will a second Trump term in office deliver on promises to drastically cut federal spending?
• Has the Biden Administration given Netanyahu a pass for humanitarian conditions in Gaza?
• Was the gender gap a decisive factor in the 2024 election?
• What does the 2024 election signal about the political influence of labor unions?
• What lessons should the Democrats learn from the 2024 elections?
• Will the Republican Party take away the right lessons from the 2024 elections?
• What does the Democratic Party go from here?
• Does 2024 signal a long-term political realignment towards the right?
• What will a second Trump term mean for America’s relationship with Europe?
• Will a second Trump presidency see major shirts in America’s foreign policy towards Asia?
• Can a new Prime Minister restore stability to Haiti?
• Will the Senate rubber stamp Trump’s cabinet picks?
• Will Elon Musk’s participation in Trump’s second term pose a legal conflict of interest?
• What can Democrats do to win back working class voters?
• Will 2024 mark a permanent shift in Latino voters support for the Republican Party?
• Can the incoming Administration broker a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia?
• Will Trump withdraw the US from NATO?
• Will President-elect Trump follow through on his promises for new tariffs?
• Will a Republican-controlled Congress act as any kind of check on a second Trump presidency?
• Is Singapore’s no tolerance approach to drug use too harsh?
• Can Sri Lanka’s new leftist government deliver on promises of economic prosperity?
• Can Sri Lanka’s new government bring political corruption under control?
• Does the US need need stronger mechanisms to prevent and prosecute government corruption?
• Will the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon hold?
• Is there any future for Hong Kong’s democracy movement?
• Can climate financing for developing nations solve the climate crisis?
• Will the ceasefire in Lebanon reignite the fighting in Syria?
• Has the humanitarian crisis in Sudan become invisible to the international community?
• Will growing unrest in France bring down the minority government?
• Will Germany’s far-right continue to gain popular support?
• Should Japan significantly increase its defense spending?
• Should EU nations drastically increase their defense spending?
• Has irregular migration become an existential threat to the future of the EU?
• Is the Russian public’s support for the war in Ukraine starting to crack?
• Is the fighting in Myanmar near a tipping point for the military junta?
• Are growing maritime conflicts between the Philippines and China approaching a boiling point?
• Does Brazil’s President Lula face an uphill battle in his attempts to curb illegal deforestation?
• Is there more the international community should be doing to enforce sanctions against Russia?

Extemp Questions 2024 Oct

• Will the politIcization of FEMA slow federal aid and emergency response in the future?
• Should the environmental costs of AI be regulated?
• Has Iran's axis of resistance been a failure?
• Should there be an international moratorium on deep sea mining?
• What more can the international community do to prevent the use of child soldiers?
• Will Sudan's neighbors be drawn into the war?
• What can be done to reduce the carbon emissions related to international shipping?
• Is America's ability to influence Israel's actions overstated?
• How should the world engage with the Afghan Taliban?
• Is time running out for Ukraine?
• Is Netanyahu trying to shift the balance of power in the Middle East?
• Does Israel have a plan to get to a day after the war?
• What would a second Trump term mean for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East?
• Should Congress act on national regulation of AI?
• What will Sinwar‘s death mean for the future of Gaza?
• Can new leadership turn Boeing around?
• Will personality matter more than policy in this election cycle?
• Will the youth vote be energized to turn out in this election?
• Can ASEAN work out a plan to address the crisis in Myanmar?
• What should the Biden White House do to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East?
• Should western economics be more concerned with the rise in the price of gold?
• Will the BRICS+ nations save the Russian economy from western sanctions?
• Is western support for Israel ebbing?
• Is international support for Ukraine slipping?
• What does victory in Lebanon look like for Israel?
• Will Israel be forced into long-term occupation of southern Lebanon?
• Will corruption charges forestall Marine Le Pen’s political future in France?
• Will snap elections give Japan’s LDP an opportunity for a reset?
• What will Moldova's vote mean for its long term EU prospects?
• Will Gen Z voters turn out in 2024?
• What more should Indian authorities be doing to prevent niolent crimes against women?
• Should the US reduce military aid to Israel?
• Should the US cut aid to Lebanon?
• What will the presence of North Korean troops mean for fighting in Ukraine?
• Will the Labour government’s new tax plans slow the UK’s economic growth?
• Does the UK’s Labour government need a new strategy for dealing with irregular migration?
• Has Netanyahu abandoned the Gaza hostages?
• Can diplomacy bring the Middle East back from the brink?
• Is a political solution for the Palestinians still possible?
• Is a larger war in Lebanon inevitable?
• Can BRICS+ nations displace the dollar’s dominance in global markets?
• Will Elon Musk face legal consequences for his PAC’s elections giveaway?
• Is Elon Musk’s brand permanently tied to Donald Trump?
• Can anything be done to bridge the growing rift between Canada and India?
• What comes next for the political opposition in Georgia?
• What can Japan’s LDP do to win back the public’s trust?
• How will election losses reshape Japan’s LDP going forward?
• What more can be done to prevent Russia from interfering in European elections?
• Will new tariffs on electric vehicles spark a trade war between China and the EU?
• Should the US take a more active role in fighting Mexico’s drug cartels?
• Should the US military presence in Ecuador be expanded to fight the drug gangs?
• Has the hybrid work environment become a permanent part of America’s economy?
• Is Europe moving too slowly in adapting to the effects of climate change?
• Does the Rajapaksa family still have a political future in Sri Lanka?
• Will the international community be able to hold to their pledges on reducing the loss of biodiversity?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Extemp Questions 2024 February

• Should the use of GMO crops be widespread?
• What more should the Chinese government do to address its falling birthrate?
• Should Japan expand the number of legal immigrants?
• Has the Marcos government improved conditions for journalists in the Philippines?
• Where does the war in Ukraine go from here?
• Will the sentencing of Imran Khan have any effect on Pakistan’s upcoming election?
• Will the US take direct military action against Iran?
• Is the EU doing enough to adapt to the effects of climate change?
• Can El Salvador’s President Bukele continue to keep gang violence under control?
• Will Javier Milei be able to hold his political coalition together?
• Can Republicans keep control of the House in 2024?
• What can Donald Trump do to win over independent voters?
• Can the Biden White House keep tensions with Iran from escalating?
• Can anything be done to stop humanitarian conditions in Sudan from deteriorating further?
• Can Erdogan keep Turkey’s economy headed in the right direction?
• Will Northern Ireland’s power sharing agreement work?
• Will democratic institutions in Brazil continue to hold?
• Will Jair Bolsonaro face prison time for his involvement in the attempt to overturn Brazi’s election?
• What can be done to reduce Iran’s influence in Iraq?
• Will the Iraqi government revoke permissions for the presence of US forces?
• How big of a threat to US elections are AI-generated fakes?
• Has time run out for American military forces in Iraq?
• Will Special Counsel Hur’s report cast a long shadow over the Biden campaign?
• Has Putin permanently changed the European security order?
• How much will attacks against Biden’s age stick with voters in November?
• What would election delays mean for the future of Senegal?
• Can widespread famine in Ethiopia be averted?
• Will Putin test America’s commitment to NATO?
• What has the growth of sports betting meant for professional athletics?
• Does the FAA need greater authority to properly regulate the aviation industry?
• Is demilitarization of Gaza an achievable goal?
• Should the US put more restrictions on the types of weapons provided to Israel?
• Should the Democrats ditch Joe Biden?
• Can a coalition government work for Pakistan?
• Will the Supreme Court let the Texas and Florida social media laws go into effect?
• Are social media companies doing too little to protect elections around the world?
• Will Putin outwait the West to win in Ukraine?
• Is the conflict between the US and Iran entering a new phase?
• What should House Republican leadership do to get back to the business of governing?
• Can Donald Tusk restore democracy in Poland?
• Are anti-gang measures in El Salvador sustainable over the long term?
• Will Rishi Sunak’s government be forced to back away from plans to send migrants to Rwanda?
• Will the death of Alexei Navalny galvanize political opposition to Putin?
• Can Imran Khan run his party from prison?
• Can anything be done to get control of gang violence in Haiti?
• Would a second Trump presidency make America less reliable to its international allies?
• What can be done to improve access to humanitarian aid in Haiti?
• Is a large-scale international mission necessary to restore security in Haiti?
• Are delays in aid from the US allowing Russia to win the war in Ukraine?
• Will Senegal be the next West African democracy to fail?
• Is there more the federal government should do to crack down on swatting?
• What more should be done to protect America’s critical infrastructure from cyberattack?
• Is the lack of US aid to Ukraine already having a tagine effect on the battlefield?
• Has Donald Trump damaged the Republican Party’s credibility on the issue of national security?
• Is Modi using the powers of the Indian government to crack down on his political opposition?
• Will the international response to the death of Navalny make any difference inside of Russia?
• Is there more the Biden White House can do on its own to deliver more aid to Ukraine?
• Will Speaker Johnson bring up the foreign aid bill for a vote in the House?
• Will the Listen to Michigan protest movement force a change in the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel?
• Will Rafah become a breaking point between the White House and the Netanyahu government?
• Would Donald Trump’s reelection mean an end to the NATO alliance?
• Is normalization of the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia still an achievable goal?
• Are Democrats underestimating Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign?
• Will IVF become a wedge issue for Republican voters?
• Who will follow McConnell in leading the Senate Republicans?
• Are we entering a new arms race in outer space?
• Will French politicians give in to the demands of the farmer protests?
• What’s the best path forward for Ukraine?
• Do Serbs in Kosovo have good reason to fear for their future?
• Is a government shutdown inevitable?
• Can Pakistan’s coalition government get the economy back on track?
• Is Japan’s economic recession a blip or the start of a long-term trend?
• Will Haley voters move back to Trump for the general election?
• Will Russia move to annex Transnistria from Moldova?
• Does Apple’s decision to end its Project Titan election car signal rough times ahead for the tech giant?
• Does South Korea’s low birth rate justify a national emergency declaration?
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Extemp Questions 2024 Jan

• Wil attacks on Russian territory change the Russian public’s support for the war in Ukraine?
• Will election protests in Serbia result in any real change?
• Can the spillover effects of the war in Gaza be contained?
• Is the situation on the Israel-Lebanon border spiraling out of control?
• Is western support for Ukraine drying up?
• How quickly will the Supreme Court on cases removing Trump from the 2024 ballot?
• Will the expansion of the BRICS alliance pose a threat to the dominance of the US dollar on global markets?
• Will Netanyahu push Israel to a constitutional crisis during a war?
• Should carbon offset deals be used for nations to meet their COP targets?
• Will the war in Gaza spiral into a regional conflict?
• Should the US push for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia?
• Who should be responsible for rebuilding Gaza after the war?
• Can Javier Milei push through the austerity measures he wants for Argentina?
• Will Germany ban the AFD party?
• How long will Nikki Haley stay in the race?
• Is the Biden administration delivering on student loan debt relief?
• How will the judgment in the E Jean Carroll defamation case impact Donald Trump's campaign for the White House?
• Can Congressional Republicans find a way to get to yes on a board security deal?
• Has the House Republican Conference become completely dysfunctional?
• Should western nations seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
• Will other NATO countries continue to fund Ukraine without the US?
• Will liquidation of Evergrande bring stability to China’s ailing real estate markets?
• What more can the Chinese government do to address youth unemployment?
• What will alleged links between Hamas and the UNRWA mean for the future of the agency?
• Can Argentina’s new President get the public behind the changes he wants to make?
• Will social media companies face new regulations from this Congress?
• Will Israel force the Palestinians out of Gaza?
• What will the approval of Exchange Traded Funds mean for the future of Bitcoin?
• Does Nikki Haley have a realistic chance at the Republican nomination?
• Will strikes against the Houthis draw the US deeper into the war in Gaza?
• Do persuadable voters still exist in America?
• Has Modi done lasting damage to a secular Indian government?
• Will economic concerns dominate Taiwan’s elections?
• Will Justice Thomas recuse himself from the Trump cases that come before the Supreme Court?
• Will any of the Special Counsel’s cases against Donald Trump come to trial before the November elections?
• Can anything be done to break the hold of gang violence in Haiti?
• Will Israel forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza?
• Is the Biden White House out of touch with American voters?
• Are the Republican primaries just a race for the VP nomination?
• Has Ecuador become a narco-state?
• How big of a role will the Supreme Court play in the 2024 Presidential election?
• How long can Bibi Netanyahu hang on as Prime Minister?
• Can China broker a peace in Myanmar?
• Will the ICJ case force Israel to change tactics in Gaza?
• Will economic concerns in Germany drive up the popularity of the AFD Party?
• Will economic concerns in France put Marine Le Pen into power?
• Can Ecuador’s new President bring gang violence under control?
• Can the US security umbrella continue to deter Chinese military action against Taiwan?
• What does the resignation of Wayne LaPierre mean for the future of the NRA?
• Does the political influence of the NRA still matter?
• Will the Supreme Court end the principle of Chevron Deference?
• Will the release of the DOJ’s report spur any changes in Uvalde?
• Should the Biden administration be more assertive in its dispute with Texas over border access?
• What can the international community do to de-escalate tensions with the Houthis?
• What will new leadership in Taiwan mean for the future of the relationship with Beijing?
• Is the monarchy still relevant to the Danish public?
• Is the monarchy still relevant to the British public?
• Can Macron halt the advance of the political far-right in France?
• Does growing youth unemployment pose a threat to the future of the Chinese Communist Party?
• Will Congress impeach Secretary Mayorkas?
• Can Democratic Party leadership find a winning message for 2024?
• Is Speaker Johnson’s job in jeopardy?
• Will accusations of a conflict of interest derail the Georgia case against Donad Trump?
• Will Congress be able to pass an immigration deal?
• Will Congress be able to keep avoiding a government shutdown?
• Have House Republicans completely lost interest in governing?
• Can the Haley campaign survive beyond South Carolina?
• Will a strategy of trial delays pay off for Donald Trump?
• What more should be done to root out child labor in the US?
• Has international public opinion turned against Israel in the Gaza war?
• How quickly will the UK begin to send migrants to Rwanda?
• Can Rishi Sunak and the Tories survive a general election?
• Will Haley’s primary campaign damage Donald Trump in the general election?
• Will the Supreme Court uphold Donald Trump’s removal from the ballot?
• Has India’s BJP become politically undefeatable?
• Can widespread famine in Gaza be averted?
• Is the Biden administration losing patience with Netanyahu?
• How much are recent stock market gains tied to expectation of Fed rate cuts in the near term?
• Who will fill the workforce shortages in Israel?
• Is there any realistic alternative to a two-state solution for Palestine?
• Has Brexit given a win to Sinn Fein?
• Will Thailand’s reformist Move Forward Party be dissolved?

Extemp Questions - 2023 Dec.

•  Is France’s new immigration law a win for Marine Le Pen and the far right?
• Will the EU’s new immigration agreement stem the flow of migrants?
• Does Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement have any chance for a future?
• Has Russia been able to effectively sidestep American economic sanctions?
• What does de-risking from the Chinese economy look like for Germany?
• Can Congress cut a deal on aid for Ukraine and Israel?
• How much influence does the Biden administration have over Israeli tactics in Gaza?
• Should American universities more aggressively crack down on antisemitism on campus?
• Is Washington responsible for what Israel does with American weapons?
• Will Abdul el-Sisi win another term in Egypt?
• Will Egypt get drawn into the war in Gaza?
• Can Israel continue to rely on American support for the long term?
• What should China’s central bank do to shore up the ailing real estate sector?
• Can Brazil’s political right survive without Bolsonaro?
• How will generative AI reshape American elections?
• What does victory in Gaza look like for Israel?
• What does an Israeli victory in Gaza look like for Palestinians?
• Is commercial deep-sea mineral mining becoming a reality?
• Has the vote over representation set back the indigenous rights movement in Australia?
• Has China’s belt-and-road initiative been successful so far?
• Does Nikki Haley have a realistic path to the Republican nomination?
• Does China have enough influence to force a ceasefire in Myanmar?
• Can the two-state solution still be revived?
• Can Javier Miles push through the drastic economic changes he wants to make for Argentina?
• Will President Miley’s places for economic shock treatment work out for Argentina in the long run?
• Is generational change needed in Taiwan’s leadership?
• Will the Fed cut interest rates in 2024?
• Can Taiwan continue to rely on its “silicon shield” to protect it from Beijing?
• Will President Biden face impeachment in 2024?
• Will the Supreme Court block access to abortion medications?
• What would an end to US funding mean for the war in Ukraine?
• How far will Maduro go to control disputed territory in Guyana?
• Is real economic change possible in Egypt?
• Can South Africa’s ANC Party hold onto power in the next election?
• Is Europe’s support for Ukraine weakening?
• Would devaluation of the peso do more harm than good for Argentina?
• What will replace Hamas to govern Gaza after Israel’s war ends?
• Are House impeachment proceedings against President Biden anything more than a political stunt?
• What will the Indian high court’s ruling mean for the future of Kashmir?
• Was the COP28 conference a success?
• Are civilian casualties in Gaza costing the Netanyahu government international support?
• Is there any real political opposition to Putin left in Russia?
• Will the Colorado decision to remove Trump from the ballot matter to Republican voters?
• Why is America's perception of the economy so far out of step with the numbers?
• Is there more the Biden administration can do to change its messaging  around economic confidence?
• Is the White House’s economic messaging starting to break through to voters?
• What will happen to Gaza after Israel’s war against Hamas ends?
• Is the war in Gaza pushing the West Bank past the breaking point?
• What should America;s two major parties be doing to raise up the next generation of leadership?
• What more should the Biden White House be doing to court younger voters in 2024?
• What can the GOP do to win over younger voters in 2024?
• Have the national political parties in America gotten too weak?
• Is the Republican Party starting to move away from Trump?
• Will the killing of hostages by Israeli forces change Netanyahu’s tactics in Gaza?
• How important will ongoing redistributing lawsuits be in the 2024 elections?
• Will any of the legal cases against Donald Trump make it to trial before the November elections?
• \Will Congress be able to legislate effectively in 2024?
• Can Chief Justice Robert’s restore the public reputation of the Supreme Court?
• Can Mike Johnson survive as House Speaker?
• Have opponents of further aid to Ukraine already won the fight in Congress?
• Will Israel expand the Gaza war into Lebanon?
• Can America’s Evangelical churches contend with modern LGBTQ+ social norms?
• Is allied support for Ukraine slipping?
• How soon will the UK’s Conservative Party call an election?
• Will the election in the DR Congo be annulled?
• Will attempts to normalize diplomatic relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan be successful?
• Does the Modi government’s declining record on human rights matter to Indian voters?
• What can be done to ease the growing threat of famine in Gaza?
• Can’t anything be done to improve conditions in Sudan?
• Is Iran leveraging the war in Gaza to its own advantage?