Extemp Questions 2017 June

• Should social media companies do more to aid law enforcement in monitoring extremist communications?
• Is economic inequality being setup to worsen under Trump administration policies?
• Is the senate getting closer to a health care bill that it can pass?
• Are senate republicans getting closer to a health care deal that can get through congress?
• Will the results of the UK election mean a softer brexit than Prime Minister May had initially wanted?
• Can congressional republicans help get the Trump administration’s legislative agenda back on track?
• Will Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election cost her the leadership of the UK’s conservative party?
• What does Comey’s testimony before the senate intel committee mean for President Trump?
• Is America’s commitment to NATO weakening?
• Has multiculturalism failed in Britain?
• Is the democratic party becoming too obstructionist in congress?
• Can British security forces do more to curb the spread of extremist ideology among its muslim population?
• Does President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords signal an end to America’s global leadership role?
• Is Brexit in the long term economic interest for Great Britain?
• Is Trump’s promise to bring back coal politically realistic?
• Can anyone bring message discipline to the Trump White House?
• What do the UK election results mean for the rest of May’s future?
• Does a US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement do long term harm to US national security?
• What are the next steps the US should take in Afghanistan?
• Will withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Accords be a significant turning point for political support of the Trump White House?
• Does the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon signal more big moves ahead in the US tech sector?
• Should the international community do more to encourage the global exchange of human organs for transplants?
• Is the world economy nearing the end of globalization?
• Is President Trump undercutting his own administration’s foreign policy strategy for the Middle East?
• How will the UK election results affect Brexit negotiations?
• Will Macron be able to get a governing coalition elected to the French Parliament?
• Does the isolation of Qatar by it’s  neighbors signal an early failure of President Trump’s Middle East strategy?
• Is there a mutually acceptable solution to the blockade of Qatar?
• Is the humanitarian crisis in Yemen being ignored by the international community?
• Will President Trump’s change to Obama’s Cuba policy strengthen his support in Florida?
• Will President Trump veto increased sanctions against Russia?
• Is the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in the Trump Travel Ban case a win for the President?
• Can Uber successfully revamp its corporate culture?
• What steps should the federal government take to improve the cybersecurity of businesses?
• Should the international community establish norms for cyber-warfare akin to the Geneva accords?
• Is the Chinese model of an open economy and tight governmental control sustainable in the long term?
• Does China have the capability and the will to block further development of North Korea’s weapons development programs?
• Has Democracy failed in Iran?
• Is President Trump’s base starting to waver in their support for him?
• What can new media do to improve the discourse and climate of politics?
• Is Russian support of the Syrian regime drawing the US deeper into the Syrian conflict?
• Does the Trump White House have a viable strategy for dealing with the crisis in Syria?
• Has the Trump administration put the US at greater risk of direct military conflict with Russia in Syria?
• Can Merkle and Macron keep the post-brexit EU from fragmenting?
• Is the UK ready for Brexit negotiations?
• Is the US relationship with Cuba back on hostile footing?
• What form will the Islamic state group take as coalition forces retake IS territories?
• Is the Greek economy starting to head back in the right direction?
• Where does the EU go after Brexit?
• What steps should the Greek government take to improve long term economic prospects?
• What can the US do to push forward on deconfliction in Syria?
• Has demonetization been successful for the Indian economy?
• What is the future of conservatism in the Trump era?
• Is president Trump leading the US deeper into military engagement in the Middle East?
• Can congressional Republicans find a consensus on health care this year?
• Is the Trump re-election kick-off premature?
• Is White House involvement making it more difficult to get the Republican health care bill through congress?
• Should the Trump administration have a greater sense of urgency in securing US elections against hacking?
• What steps should congress take to deter Russian involvement in future US elections?
• Can President Maduro calm the growing chaos in Venezuela?
• Is the US now locked into a long-term military intervention in Syria?
• Will congressional Democrats push for a new AUMF over military intervention in Syria?
• Is ISIS nearing its end?
• Is a political solution for the future of Syria falling too far behind the military defeat of ISIS forces?
• Can Republicans in congress get the GOP legislative agenda back on track?
• Does the growing turmoil in Venezuela signal the beginning of the end for President Maduro’s regime?
• Is the Trump presidency damaging global confidence in the United States?
• Will President Trump deliver on his campaign promises?
• Will the one-belt-one road initiative let China displace American global leadership?
• Is it time for the US to adopt a single payer health care system?
• Is Donald Trump’s temperament detrimental to the office of the president?
• Is the health care debate exposing a significant divide within the Republican party?
• Is there anything President trump could do that would cost him the support of the Republican base?
• Should sexual abuse by priests be a higher priority for Pope Francis?
• Will President Trump stop tweeting?
• Will Iraqi security be prepared for the return of insurgent attacks after retaking Mosul from ISIS?
• Are America’s coastal cities able to cope with the threat of sea level rise?
• Can South Africa’s Jacob Zuma survive a vote of no confidence?
• Will Brexit bring a renewed sense of unity among the remaining EU nations?
• Has the Venezuelan presidency of Maduro drifted too far from the Chavez legacy?
• Does the disarmament of the FARC signal that the Colombian peace deal will remain on track?
• Is US news media too easily distracted by Donald Trump’s Twitter?
• Will the US Supreme Court maintain its historical preference to the office of the President when it hears the Trump travel ban case?
• How should Brexit negotiations proceed after conservative party setbacks in the UK’s snap election?
• Is the Central African Republic `to rebuild after years of violence?
• Will EU fines against Google over antitrust rules have a chilling effect on other tech companies doing business in Europe?
• Will decreases in international approval ratings of the United States have any effect on President Trump’s foreign policy?
• Will the risks of Brexit trigger a new vote for Scottish independence?
• Is FIFA doing a better job of controlling corruption?
• What’s next for the FARC in Colombia?
• Are US businesses and government giving the threat of ransomware and cyber-attacks sufficient attention?

Extemp Questions 2017 May

• Is President Trump’s affinity towards authoritarian leaders bad for US national interests?
• Does a US backed mid-east peace deal need new Palestinian leadership to be successful?
• Is the Israeli Knesset ready to support a peace deal with Palestine?
• Has Director Comey damaged the public’s trust and confidence in the FBI?
• Will Russia continue to attempt interference in future US elections?
• Should social media companies do more to control the misuse of their services?
• Should the US provide more aid to Latin American nations to control gang violence?
• Will President Maduro’s moves to rewrite the Venezuelan Constitution result in further violence and protest?
• Should the government of Brazil do more to protect its indigenous people?
• Is it time for the government of Indonesia to relax some of its strict anti-drug laws?
• Has Theresa May backed herself down a “hard Brexit” path?
• Is social media playing a key role in the upcoming Iranian election?
• Is the division between the Trump White House and Congressional Republicans shrinking?
• Can the Japanese government do more to clean up the Fukushima site?
• Can America’s cities drive green energy despite federal policy changes under Trump?
• Will President Duterte pivot the Philippines away from the US and towards China?
• Is the relationship between the Trump administration and America's intelligence agencies improving?
• Will America’s foreign policy under President Trump push Turkey towards a closer relationship with Russia?
• Is President Trump doing all he can to push his legislative agenda through Congress?
• Will American military forces be embroiled in Afghanistan for the indefinite future?
• Will the Trump administration take any steps to shrink America’s income gap?
• Should the Trump administration take a harder stance with Philippines’ President Duterte for human rights violations?
• Should pharmaceutical companies bear some of the cost of dealing with America’s opioid epidemic?
• Can anything be done to bring the Taliban to the table for a peace deal in Afghanistan?
• Will the new French President be able to create a real governing coalition?
• Should tech industry leaders do more to end pay inequities?
• Should the Trump administration do more to shore up Medicare to deal with aging baby-boomers?
• Have anti-doping measures in international sports gone too far?
• Will the AHCA make it through the Senate?
• What should the Democratic Party do to reconnect with white working-class voters?
• Can the UN do more to alleviate famine in Africa?
• Is the State Department incapable of dealing with President Trump’s style of handling US foreign policy?
• Should the US provide additional aid to South Sudan?
• Can UN peacekeeping forces be used effectively in South Sudan?
• Has American news media been able to adjust to the Trump presidency?
• Can the Trump administration build a governing coalition in Congress?
• Can the core EU nations hold together through Brexit negotiations?
• Should Hillary Clinton continue to play a leadership role in the Democratic Party?
• Can Marine Le Pen broaden out her support base enough to win the French Presidency?
• Will Australia’s tightening of immigration harm its economic growth?
• Is it time for the UK’s Labour Party to change leadership?
• Has the time come for a nationwide ban on the death penalty?
• Should the federal government establish standards for states to perform capital punishment?
• Does Congress need to do more to avoid economic catastrophe in Puerto Rico?
• Should Washington DC be granted Statehood?
• Will new leadership in South Korea be less aligned with US foreign policy in Asia?
• Should the Brazilian government do more to control organized crime cartels?
• Should UN peacekeeping forces withdraw from the DR Congo?
• What will it take to get President Kabila to step down in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
• Is President Trump losing the support of the GOP base?
• Is the Trump White House getting better with its message discipline?
• Will the AHCA be an albatross around the neck of the Republican Party in the 2018 midterm elections?
• Will President-elect Macron be able to govern effectively?
• Why have broken campaign promises not cost Trump the support of his voter base?
• Will the President Trump face backlash from Congressional Republicans for excessive use of Executive Orders to push his policy agenda forward?
• Should Congress take steps to ensure that state and local policy actions are more transparent?
• Is an Israeli-Palestine peace deal on the Horizon?
• Can the political divide in Venezuela be bridged if President Maduro allowed a new election?
• Will the US increase sanctions against Venezuela?
• What steps should the US take to encourage democratic reforms in Venezuela?
• Should Congress do more to ease economic crisis in Puerto Rico?
• Should Congress take steps to ensure better service for air travel?
• Can Trump get the AHCA through Congress this year?
• What changes will the Senate make to pass the AHCA?
• What steps can law enforcement agencies take to improve their relationship with local communities?
• Arer America’s economic growth prospects for 2017 looking good?
• Should America move to a single-payer healthcare system?
• Is a public option necessary to curb growing US healthcare costs?
• Does Macron’s election in France mean the future of the EU is safe?
• How much longer can Sean Spicer last as Press Secretary?
• Does the growth of Le Pen’s National Front Party in France make it the de facto opposition party in France?
• Is the government in Venezuela losing control?
• Should further steps be taken to distance the financial interests of President trump and his family from potential business conflicts of interest?
• Will South Korea’s new President start to distance the country from US foreign policy?
• Will newly elected President Macron be able to unite a divided France?
• Should Congress enact a carbon tax?
• Can the federal government do more to improve the cybersecurity of American businesses?
• What steps can US intelligence agencies take to avoid the problem of “going dark” on electronic surveillance?
• Is cyber-crime in the US getting worse?
• What should be done to rebuild Venezuela’s economy?
• Can the Maduro government regain control over the Venezuelan economy?
• Will China’s “one-belt, one-road” initiative supplant US geopolitical interests in the developing world?
• Is the Ivory Coast headed for a new round of violence?
• Has the government of the Ivory Coast lost control of its military forces?
• Has President Trump irreparably damaged his reputation with the intelligence community?
• Should Congress revise the Independent Counsel statute?
• Should Congress terminate the EB-5 visa program?
• Does Venezuela face imminent economic collapse?
• Does any chance still remain for a compromise between the Maduro government and Venezuelan protesters?
• Has President Trump overestimated the influence that China has on the government of North Korea?
• How much longer will the Russia investigation continue to distract from the Republican legislative agenda in Congress?
• Will Senate Democrats block a vote on a new FBI Director until an independent prosecutor is appointed?
• Has the Trump administration permanently changed American political norms?
• What should France expect from Macron’s Presidency?
• Will Angela Merkel retain her leadership of Germany?
• Can South Korea’s new President rein in government corruption?
• Will President Trump’s plan to arm Kurdish rebels in Syria push Turkey to a closer alliance with Russia?
• Is the UK’s National Health Service in need of major overhaul and reform?
• What should the US do to more effectively react to nation-state backed cyberattacks?
• What effect will the US arming Kurdish rebels have on the Syrian conflict?
• Does FIFA still have a long way to go in fixing corruption?
• Will a new FBI Director be able to maintain independence from the Trump White House?
• Should the US increased troop deployments to Afghanistan?
• Can US-backed forces in Afghanistan break the stalemate with the Taliban?
• Is bipartisan healthcare reform still possible?
• Should the NATO allies do more to counteract Russian influence operations in elections?
• Should the Trump White House make some major changes to its Communications staff?
• What more should the international community do to block the flow of foreign fighters into ISIS-controlled areas?
• \Should the US take direct military action against Al-Shabab militants?
• What does the future hold for the US-Iran nuclear deal?
• Can the new South Korean President diffuse the growing tension with the North?
• Will the upcoming British general election renew calls for a Scottish independence vote?
• Can Emmanuel Macron achieve the economic reforms he promised during the campaign?
• Should continued weapons tests change America’s approach to North Korea?
• Is Greece in need of additional debt relief?
• Is the government of Greece committed to necessary fiscal reforms?
• Are Congressional Republicans getting more comfortable in breaking with the Trump administration?
• Is the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline over?
• Should the US take a direct role in the peace talks over eastern Ukraine?
• Have UN sanctions against North Korea become an ineffective tool?
• Has President Trump put the future of US intelligence sharing with international allies at risk?
• Has enough been done to protect the water sources of the Standing Rock Sioux against oil spills?
• Is America’s role as an international leader in the protection of human rights on the decline?
• Should Japan allow female members of the royal family to assume the throne?
• Is it time for Japan to change the rules for its royal family?
• Should Japan’s Diet do more to address the economic changes of an aging population?
• Will international allies stop sharing intelligence wit the US?
• Will the firing of James Comey been seen as a major turning point for the Trump administration?
• Will the success of President Trump’s first trip abroad be stalled by his problems at home?
• Will the appointment of a special prosecutor for the Russia investigation quiet Democrats in Congress?
• Can Brexit solve the UK’s EU immigration problems?
• Will White House credibility problems hamper the Republican legislative agenda in Congress?
• What does the reelection of Iran’s President Rohani mean for the Syria conflict?
• Has the news media been treating President Trump unfairly?
• Can the US Still find ways to cooperate with Russia towards ending the Syrian conflict?
• Should the federal government require schools to provide more comprehensive sex education?
• What can US intelligence agencies do to crack down on terrorist funding networks?
• Are voting rights destined to remain a partisan issue?
• Will President Trump’s Election Integrity Commission have the effect of suppressing minority voters in future elections?
• What should the White House do differently to better control leaks to the press?
• Is President Trump’s reputation among international leaders improving?
• Can Iran’s President Rohani deliver on his campaign’s economic promises?
• Can the US remain at a distance in the proxy conflicts between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
• Is government corruption in Brazil an unsolvable problem?
• Are Japan’s economic fortunes changing?
• Should judges be given more discretion in sentencing for federal drug crimes?
• How much of Trump’s budget proposals will make it through Congress?
• Should the US be putting more effort into blocking the resurgence of Al Qaeda?
• What can the Trump Administration do to repair its relationship with the US intelligence agencies?

Extemp Questions 2017 April

April

• Does the Trump administration have a viable strategy for dealing with North Korea?
• Will the St. Petersburg attack elicit further political crackdowns against opponents of Vladimir Putin?
• What steps should the Trump administration take in reaction to the recent Syrian chemical attacks?
• Is Russia the next big target for ISIS?
• Should international human rights play a larger role in the policy decisions of the Trump White House?
• Will the controversy of business conflicts of interest continue to dog the Trump administration for the indefinite future?
• Will the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch mark a permanent change to the Senate rules?
• Can India maintain economic growth without sacrificing key environmental protections?
• Can partisan ideology be taken out of the US Senate’s judicial confirmation process?
• Is political bipartisanship gone for good?
• Can the Trump administration work with China to formulate a successful strategy for dealing with North Korea?
• Is China ready to step into the global leadership void left by the US?
• Is economic growth the real metric for the success of the Trump White House?
• Is America prepared for the possibility of military action against North Korea?
• Is Cyprus ready for reunification?
• Is America abandoning it’s commitment to international human rights?
• What strategy should Trump adopt towards North Korea?
• Will Democrats in Congress be willing to work with the Trump administration on any part of the President’s legislative agenda?
• Can Congress be trusted to run an independent investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign?
• What role will the post-Brexit EU play in the global economy?
• Is the Trump foreign policy strategy too impulsive?
• Will military action in Syria be the thing that costs Trump the support of his core voters?
• Will US military action in Syria act as an effective deterrent against further North Korean nuclear development?
• Is regime change in Syria now a priority for the US?
• What should America’s next steps against President Assad be?
• Is an escalation of America’s role in Syria inevitable?
• Will Turkey vote to grant more powers to President Erdogan?
• Does China need to shift its economic growth towards consumer spending?
• Are Sean Spicer’s days as Press Secretary numbered?
• What approach should the Trump Administration take in disarming the threat of a nuclear North Korea?
• What does the disarming of the ETA militant group mean for the future of the Basque independence movement?
• Will corruption charges bring down Palestinian PM Sharif?
• Should the US impose a no-fly zone in Syria?
• Is it time for America to adopt a Value Added Tax?
• Would the removal of Syria’s President Assad worsen the migration crisis in the EU?
• Will continued protests in Venezuela escalate to violence?
• Is the Trump White House on the verge of more changes to senior staff?
• Can the Trump Administration keep air strikes against Syria from escalating to conflict against Russia?
• Should the Fed raise interest rates?
• Are new Trump Administration immigration enforcement policies damaging the US economy?
• Is the US immigration court system being overturned by new enforcement policies?
• Will the EU reaction to Brexit create a tighter European integration in the long run?
• Should the federal government do more to improve the cybersecurity of individual States?
• Is government corruption in Brazil improving?
• Is religious intolerance in Egypt growing?
• Will Trump take health care hostage to get Democratic cooperation in Congress?
• Does Steve Bannon’s fall from favor in the Trump White House signal significant policy changes?
• Does China have the influence necessary to change North Korea’s behavior for the better?
• Is the Trump Administration able to effectively reconcile US military action overseas with the ‘America First’ agenda?
• Will Turkey’s President Erdogan face significant opposition before he can implement the Constitutional changes granting his office new powers?
• What are the next steps for US policy towards North Korea?
• Will the US Department of Justice bring criminal charges against WikiLeaks for its actions around the 2016 Presidential campaign?
• Should Brazil do more to curb deforestation?
• Is President Trump breaking faith with is core populist base?
• Is President Trumps unpredictability bad for American foreign policy?
• Should the pay and bonuses for top corporate executives get more scrutiny from US financial regulators?
• What does the UK’s snap general election mean for Brexit?
• Should the FBI be doing more to track the activities of US militias?
• Will criticism from the Trump White House push Iran towards a more hardline government?
• Should the US State Department be more critical of Turkey’s President Erdogan?
• Is China’s economic growth sustainable?
• Will the French Presidential election turn into a proxy referendum on the EU?
• Has Bangladesh lost the ability to effectively deal with the influx of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar?
• Can the international community do more to curb human rights violations against homosexuals in Chechnya?
• Will the protests in Venezuela lead to real political reform?
• What role should the US play in stabilizing Libya?
• What can the Democratic Party do to capitalize on growing anti-Trump sentiment?
• Should the EU be concerned with the results of the referendum vote in Turkey?
• Will Congress pass tax reform in 2017?
• Should the US make it harder to establish anonymous shell companies?
• Have the governments of the world ignored the problems brought to light with the Panama Papers disclosure?
• What can the UN do to solve the problems posed by North Korea’s weapons programs?
• Can sanctions still be an effective tool against North Korea’s weapons development programs?
• Is serious reform of South Korea’s chaebols a realistic proposition?
• Can the Internet be used as an effective tool to combat fake news?
• What can the international community do to curb the violence in the DR Congo?
• Does America require national redistricting reform to end partisan gerrymandering?
• Is poor leadership to blame for the weakness of the UK’s Labour Party?
• Will Ivanka and Jared really be a moderating influence in the Trump White House?
• Does health care reform need to happen before the Trump administration can push for the tax reforms it wants?
• Can Emmanuel Macron unite France?
• Can Macron fine enough support to establish a real governing coalition in France?
• Does the US need to deploy more troops to Afghanistan?
• Is the fight between the Afghan government and the Taliban at a stalemate?
• Should the US be more critical of human rights abuses in Egypt?
• Is the Trump administration losing the support of Congressional Republicans?
• What can the Democratic Party do to win over suburban voters?
• Can the Trump administration claim victory for its first 100 days?
• Should the US Ninth Circuit be split up?
• Is White House infighting harming President Trump’s ability to govern?
• Is the left too reliant on the courts to achieve desired policy outcomes?
• How much longer can President Maduro continue to hold onto power in Venezuela?
• Will Turkey suspend its negotiations for EU membership?
• Will the US extradite Julian Assange?
• What can President Trump do to expand his support beyond his core base?
• Will the actions of President Jacob Zuma hurt the ANC in future elections?
• Are Syrian refugees able to adjust to a new life in Western Europe?
• Should law enforcement’s use of “no-knock” warrants be curbed?
• Can President Trump find a bipartisan compromise for tax reform?
• Will slowing US economic growth hinder the Trump administration’s plans to overhaul the tax system?
• How much will Brexit play into voters’ decisions in the upcoming UK snap election?
• Can Marine Le Pen build cross-party support?
• Are the rapidly shifting policy statements of the Trump administration bad for the credibility of the President?
• Is corruption still a major problem for FIFA?
• Will the Turkish government ramp up political purges in the wake of the referendum granting new powers to President Erdogan?
• Should European nations be more actively support the Ukraine government in the ongoing righting?
• Will Venezuela’s decision to abandon the OAS exacerbate the violent anti-government protests?
• Should more be done to  counter Russian interference in upcoming European elections?
• Will President Trump pull the US from NAFTA?
• What do public strikes signal about the future of political stability in Brazil?
• Is pension reform in Brazil necessary?
• Can Jacob Zuma continue to dodge a no confidence vote?
• Is a diplomatic solution to the problem of North Korea still possible?
• Is the issue of North Korea pivotal to improving the relationship between China and the US?

Extemp Questions 2017 March

• How can Tom Perez rebuild the Democratic Party?
• Can Trump’s speech before a joint session of Congress calm the chaos from the first days of his Administration?
• Will the Trump Administration push for entitlement cuts?
• Is the EU getting better at dealing with the migration crisis?
• Can Greece stave off another economic disaster?
• Is another Greek economic crisis imminent?
• Should Congress pass a federal data breach notification requirement?
• Is an independent investigation necessary for the Trump White House to move past accusations of ties to Russia?
• Has Net Neutrality stifled the growth of the Internet economy?
• Does Trump’s Joint Address to Congress mark a permanent change in tone for this Administration?
• What consequence should Attorney Sessions face for being untruthful to Congress?
• Will Congress pass paid family leave?
• Should US Internet Service Providers be required to filter out pirated digital content?
• Should French conservatives seek out an alternative to Francois Fillon?
• Should the US engage more with China to put pressure on the North Korean regime?
• Does President Trump’s continued use of Twitter erode the public’s trust in government?
• What is the path forward for US engagement with North Korea?
• What will happen to ISIS after Iraqi forces complete the retaking of Mosul?
• Will anti-Trump movements turn into electoral wins for Democrats?
• Is the White House Communications Offices failing the President?
• How can the Trump White House move beyond the cloud of Russian involvement in the election?
• Should public officials be barred from use of private phones and email when conducting public business?
• Is the Asian region facing a military buildup and a  new arms race between the US and China?
• Should Francois Fillon withdraw from from the Presidential election in France?
• Is the President ready to jump into the legislative battle to repeal and replace Obamacare?
• Should the Trump Administration be doing more to engage with North Korea?
• Is the Trump Administration ignoring the growing threat from North Korea?
• Will Congress investigate Trump White House accusations of wiretapping by Obama?
• How will Republicans in Congress finance the proposed plan to replace the ACA?
• Does President Trump need to expend some political capital to get agreement on the plan to repeal and replace Obamacare?
• Should Jeff Sessions resign as Attorney General?
• Has civil political discourse across party lines become impossible?
• Can House and Senate Republicans reach a consensus on a plan to repeal and replace the ACA?
• Will the Trump Administration's revised travel ban face the same level of public outcry and and protest as the original?
• Does the world have any good options for dealing with the threat from North Korea?
• Will President Trump’s travel ban meet its stated goals of improving security?
• What should the Trump Administration do to curb intelligence leaks?
• Should the US push for the extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange?
• What should the federal government do to improve the relationship between the police and minority communities?
• Will Turkey leave NATO?
• Will the changing role of women in Saudi Arabia help speed up economic growth and diversification?
• Does the global economy face a significant rise in volatility in 2017?
• Will rising economic nationalism force emerging economies to accept slower economic growth?
• How should Congress address America’s widening income gap?
• Has Donald Trump permanently damaged the credibility of the White House?
• Has Trump’s election permanently changed the message and tone off the Republican Party?
• Will the peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC hold off further violence?
• Will Park Geun-hye’s impeachment lead to political instability for South Korea?
• Will the impeachment of Park Geun-hye lead to more aggressive action from North Korea?
• What can be done to restore bipartisan cooperation in Congress?
• Is the AHCA being prematurely rushed through Congress?
• Will South Korea’s chaebol face serious public backlash following the departure of Park Geun-hye?
• Is American news media doing a good enough job of fact checking the Trump Administration?
• How will Congress pay for the AHCA?
• Is objective fact in journalism gone for good?
• How will Britain’s economy change post-Brexit?
• Will Congress pass a border adjustment tax in 2017?
• Is the “deep state” a serious threat to the success of the Trump Administration?
• Is the apathy of millennial voters growing?
• What should be done to improve political participation among millennial voters?
• Should China do more to rein in aggressive actions by North Korea?
• Would the election of Marine Le Pen in France mean the end of the EU?
• Will a border adjustment tax be passed in this Congressional session?
• Is the “American dream” moving to Canada?
• How should Putin react to Russia’s central role in American politics today?
• Will record coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef lead to stronger international climate change protections?
• Is the Chinese government doing enough to address the economic concerns of its aging population?
• Does America need a better strategy for deterrence against future cyberattacks?
• Is the Democratic Party’s opposition to the Trump Administration too passive?
• Should Congress do more to curb the rising costs of prescription drugs?
• What should President Trump do to become a unifying figure for the Republican Party?
• What does the future hold for US-Russia relations under Trump?
• Have Russia’s hopes of being able to establish closer relations with the US been dashed?
• Will Trump’s leadership be able to unite the factions of the GOP?
• Will Brexit bring about Scottish Independence?
• What should the federal government do to protect victims of revenge porn?
• Will the EPA under Trump roll back fuel efficiency and emissions standards?
• Is the Trump White House straining relationships with key European allies?
• Can President Trump win over enough Republican votes to get the AHCA through Congress?
• Does the eroding credibility of the White House make it more difficult to get President Trump’s legislative agenda through Congress?
• Are international sports organizations doing enough to curb the use of performance enhancing drugs?
• Is the relationship between the EU and the Trump Administration on shaky ground?
• What will the relationship between the EU and the UK look like after Brexit?
• Can land reform work to help reduce poverty in South Africa?
• Is passage of the AHCA the key to the rest of Trump’s legislative agenda?
• Will Libra be the next major front in the fight against ISIS?
• Does Ivanka Trump’s role in the White House pose a serious risk for conflict of interest?
• Should Democrats be more aggressive in the Gorsuch confirmation process?
• How long will the Trump White House continue with the narrative of Obama wiretapping Trump Tower?
• Is the Trump Administration reacting appropriately to confirmation of the FBI investigation into ties between Russia and the campaign?
• What should European nations learn from Russian intervention into the 2016 US campaign?
• Is China ready to pickup the slack as Trump pulls back on US soft power around the globe?
• What does the acquittal of Hosni Mubarak say about he state of government reform in Egypt?
• Will Taiwan legalize same-sex marriage?
• Where does American healthcare go from here?
• Can the Republican Party learn how to govern?
• Does the government of Bangladesh need more international assistance to combat growing terrorism?
• What should the Democratic party do to capitalize on the Trump administration failure to repeal and replace Obamacare?
• What has the Trump administration learned from the loss of the AHCA?
• What does the release of Hosni Mubarak signal for the future of Egypt?
• Will pulling the AHCA vote have negative consequences for the GOP in the 2018 midterm elections?
• Can the Trump administration find success in pushing tax reform through Congress?
• Can President Trump bridge the rift within the Republican Party?
• Is the Republican Freedom Caucus forcing Trump to moderate his legislative agenda?
• How can the GOP move from an opposition party to a governing party?
•  How is America’s role in Iraq changing under the Trump administration?
• Is the Relationship between the White House and Congressional Republicans sinking?
• Can government corruption in Russia be solved while Vladimir Putin remains in power?
• How will Brexit affect global economic growth?
• Is the migration deal between the EU and Turkey on the verge of collapse?
• Has the Orthodox Church grown too close to the Russian government?
• Does military success against ISIS controlled territories increase the threat of terrorist attacks in western Europe?
• Will economic globalization take a big hit in the era of Brexit and Trump?
• Will the Trump administration withdraw the US from the Paris climate change agreement?
• Is Turkey able to adequately cope with the growing population of refugees and migrants fleeing the conflict in Syria and Iraq?
• Will GOP leadership in congress accede to calls for an independent investigation into possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign?
• Will the implementation of Brexit strengthen the US dollar?
• Is partisan politics making a real and credible investigation into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 US election impossible?

Extemp Questions 2017 February

• Will the confirmation of Trump’s Supreme Court pick be stymied by Senate Democrats? 
• Will separatist violence in Eastern Ukraine continue to escalate? 
• Should EU nations provide military assistance to Ukraine? 
• What effect will Trump’s immigration order have on the US economy? 
• Do Trump Administration changes to US immigration policy create a significant risk of violent backlash internationally? 
• Has the credibility of the Trump White House already been permanently damaged? 
• Is an Israel-Palestine peace deal likely with the new US President? 
• Will the UK Parliament delay Prime Minister Theresa May’s schedule for triggering Article 50? 
• How should the Trump Administration respond to increased violence in Eastern Ukraine? 
• How much longer will the migration deal between the EU and Turkey hold? 
• Should the Cuban government make more of an effort to grow public broadband Internet deployment? 
• Will France be the next to leave the EU? 
• Would Marine Le Pen winning the French Presidency mean an end to the EU? 
• Will the government of Myanmar be held liable for violence against its Rohingya Muslim population? 
• Will ongoing political turmoil in South Korea encourage Kim Jong Un to take a more aggressive stance 
• Does the way Trump’s travel ban was rolled out signal negatively for the competence of the new Administration to govern? 
• Should Trump strengthen sanctions against Russia? 
• Can new leadership bring corruption in Somalia under control? 
• Should the international community pressure Saudi Arabia to drop its de facto blockade of Yemen? 
• Is Taiwan too dependent on migrant labor? 
• Should ethics regulators be paying more attention to the Trump family’s business dealings for possible conflicts of interest? 
• Should Jacob Zuma resign? Would South Africa’s ANC be better off forcing Zuma to resign? 
• Is the Standing Rock movement defeated? 
• Will Trump’s unpredictability ultimately be good for America’s foreign policy? 
• Will “sanctuary cities” stand against Trump’s executive orders despite threats to federal funding? 
• Should the government of Myanmar be charged with crimes against humanity for attacks against its Rohingya minority population? 
• Is the Senate headed for a big fight over the Gorsich confirmation? 
• Will congressional Republicans start to pull their support for President Trump’s policy agenda? 
• Will the Iran nuclear deal remain intact? 
• Has the time come for Ukraine to fully join NATO? 
• Should the Assad regime face ICC trial for war crimes? 
• Is terrorism returning to Pakistan? Can Democrats organize an effective resistance to the Trump White House? 
• Will China seek to fill the power vacuum left by the Trump Administration’s changes to America’s global leadership role? 
• Is the NSC being sidelined in the Trump White House? 
• Are American intelligence agencies facing a leadership crisis? 
• Does the outcome of the Yemen raid signal a failure in high-level civilian leadership? 
• Will continued expansion of Israeli settlements make a two-state solution impossible? 
• What does Michael Flynn’s resignation mean for US relations with Russia? 
• What has the Trump White House learned about governing from the fight over the travel ban? 
• Is the Trump Administration's plan for economic growth being sidelined by administrative disorganization? 
• What do the first few weeks signal about the Trump Administration's relationship with news media? 
• Does the Trump Administration have a viable strategy for dealing with an increasingly aggressive North Korea? 
• How much will public outcry really change the priorities of the current Congress? 
• Will any ISIS members face ICC trial for atrocities against the Yazidi? 
• Is the alt-right gaining legitimacy in normal political discourse? 
• Can the White House and Congressional Republicans find common ground on immigration reform? 
• Has the credibility of the Trump Administration already been permanently damaged? 
• Do social media companies need to take more aggressive steps to curb the spread of fake news? 
• Does President Trump’s continued use of Twitter undermine his credibility? 
• Will China take further action to reign in North Korea? 
• Are attitudes towards women changing in Saudi Arabia? 
• Should the government of Malaysia distance itself from the North Korean regime? 
• How much longer can Robert Mugabe lead Zimbabwe? 
• Is there a viable alternative to Robert Mugabe’s leadership of Zimbabwe? 
• Is the ceasefire in Syria on the brink of failure? 
• Does the death of Kim Jong-Nam signal growing instability in the leadership of North Korea? 
• Should America provider military support to Ukraine? 
• Should federal funding for space exploration be increased? 
• How should the Trump Administration respond to North Korean ballistic missile tests? 
• Is America seeing the start of a Tea Party movement on the left? 
• Is America’s national security infrastructure prepared for a war in cyberspace? 
• Would moving the US embassy to Jerusalem have a detrimental effect on US allies across the Middle East? 
• Would moving the US embassy to the Middle East make an Israel-Palestine peace deal more difficult? 
• Should the US require that immigration applicants provide access to all social media accounts as part of security vetting? 
• Will the Trump Administration take a firmer stance against Russian involvement in the Ukraine? 
• Is the chance for an Israel-Palestine peace deal slipping away? 
• Is Zimbabwe headed for another currency crisis? 
• What do ongoing leaks signal about the relationship between the Trump Administration and America’s intelligence agencies? 
• Does the NATO alliance face an existential threat in Trump? 
• Is Marine Le Pen on track to win the French election? 
• Will racial tensions in France continue to escalate? 
• Can a Republican Congress be trusted to adequately investigate the Trump White House? 
• Is the relationship between the government of Japan and the US military improving? 
• Has Trump lost the authority to advocate for a free press around the globe? 
• What repercussions will Flynn’s resignation have on the Trump Administration? 
• Should term limits be imposed on Congress? 
• How can Trump build support beyond his core base? 
• How serious is the rift between the Trump White House and the intelligence community? 
• Is it too soon for Trump to be back on the campaign trail? 
• What should the government of Nigeria do to grow the economy? 
• Does the recent spate of terrorism in Pakistan indicate a resurgence of the Taliban? 
• Does the rise of nationalist movements pose an existential threat to the future of the EU? 
• What happened to the honeymoon period for the Trump Administration? 
• Is the Trump Administration being sidetracked from pressing its domestic agenda forward? 
• When will the Trump Administration and Congress reach a consensus on tax reform? 
• Do Trump Administration changes to immigration enforcement risk serious diplomatic conflict with Mexico? 
• Does President Trump lack focus on move his legislative agenda forward in Congress? 
• Are the White House criticisms of news media justified? 
• Is it still possible for Trump to build a consensus government? 
• Is a real Syrian peace still still fantasy? 
• Should the US expedite Montenegro’s entrance into NATO? 
• Can Angela Merkel hold the reins in Germany? 
• Is Germany growing tired of Merkel’s leadership? 
• Is the heyday of economic growth in Asia at an end? 
• Does the widening income gap in South Korea pose a serious risk to political stability? 
• Will the recapture of Mosul by government forces signal the beginning of the end for Daish in Iraq? 
• Is it times for American drug policy to shift to a public health approach? 
• Will lack of transparency be a lasting problem for the Trump Administration? 
• Is the risk of a new showdown between the US and Iran increasing? 
• Will South Africa move forward in withdrawing from the ICC? 
• Is the new President of Somalia prepared to deal with the growing threat of regional famine? 
• Is a major showdown coming between sanctuary cities and the federal government? 
• What can Trump do to build trust and cooperation across the political aisle? 
• What approach will President Trump take with DACA? 
• Should immigration enforcement put more focus on employment verification? 
• Would the use of local law enforcement for immigration enforcement improve public safety? 
• Are nationalist movements in Europe gaining strength from Trump’s presidency? 
• Is Congress ignoring the opioid addiction crisis? 
• Will Brazil’s government pass necessary pension reforms? 
• Is the global growth of renewable energy headed for a big surge? 
• How much room does the Trump Administration have to improve on the Iran deal? 
• Will the Trump Administration continue to disrupt American norms? 
• Should American secondary education spend more time teaching students to identify fake news? 
• How can the Democratic Party reconnect with the American people? 
• Can the State Department build a bridge with Mexico across Trump’s border wall? 
• Should the US nuclear arsenal be expanded? 
• Is there a larger political implication for the UK from Brexit? 
• What role will the Labour Party play in a post-Brexit Britain? 
• Should the federal government do more to stop hate crimes? 
• Is Trump’s fight with the press escalating to a breaking point? 
• Will American foreign policy under Trump be able to effectively counteract Iran’s regional influence? 
• Is the plan to repeal and replace Obamacare still a fantasy? 
• Is the White House reacting to the news media inappropriately? 
• Is an economic conflict between Russia and China brewing? 
• Will the Chinese economy dominate in the 21’st century? 
• Does Trump’s regular violation of political norms pose a risk to the future of the Republican Party?

Extemp Questions 2017 January

• Is Turkey the next major target for ISIS?
• What should be the EU global strategy post Brexit?
• Will Democrats in Congress seek to find common ground to work on with the Trump Administration?
• Will the EU migration crisis see improvement in 2017?
• What can be done to resolve Puerto Rico’s public debt crisis?
• Should Therisa May push to trigger Article 50 sooner rather than later?
• Is the UK ready for Brexit?
• Will Russian intervention in the 2016 Presidential race impede the confirmation of Trump’s cabinet picks?
• Will 2017 see the Brazilian economy start to recover?
• Is China poised to take global leadership on green energy development?
• Will the Chinese government face political consequences for failing to curb environmental pollution?
• Will the post-Brexit UK dramatically reduce its foreign aid spending?
• Will the government of Turkey start to pay a political price for ongoing terrorist violence?
• Will the fight against ISIS drag Russia into an unwinnable quagmire?
• Can the Trump administration negotiate a bipartisan deal to replace Obamacare?
• Would a move to repeal Obamacare without a clear plan to replace it backfire on the Republican majority Congress?
• Should the US be doing more internationally to support moderate Islam?
• What consequences would the US face if its embassy was moved to Jerusalem?
• Should Congressional Democrats put more focus onto potential conflicts of interest for Donald Trump’s appointees?
• Should the US take a firm stand against Russian encroachment in South Ossetia?
• Will Gambia have a peaceful transition of power?
• What do the ideological differences between Trump and Congressional Republicans mean for the future of the GOP?
• Should President Trump divest is business interests?
• Will Trump be forced to take more steps to disentangle himself from his business interests?
• Is reunification of Cyprus on the horizon?
• Should Germany take steps to deter Russian interference in upcoming elections?
• Will congressional Democrats gear up for a big fight over Trump’s Supreme Court pick?
• Is Trump gearing up for a trade war with China early in his Presidency?
• Will issues around Trumps business conflicts and ethics change how future Presidential campaigns are run?
• Will President Trump be forced to take further steps to avoid business conflicts and ethics violations?
• How steps should Donald Trump take to improve his relationship with US intelligence agencies?
• How much have Prime Minister Modi’s demonetization policies hurt the Indian economy?
• Will the government of Narendra Modi face political consequences for demonetization policies?
• Does Donald Trump have a responsibility to do more to heal the partisan divide?
• Should FBI Director James Comey resign?
• Can the government of Brazil being gang related violence in prisons under control?
• Will the decision to push for a clean break with the EU have negative consequences for the British economy?
• Will trade imbalance mean the EU will have the upper hand in Brexit negotiations?
• Will other African nations need to intervene to effect a transition of power in Gambia?
• What does the future hold for labor unions under the Trump presidency?
• What role will the UK Parliament play in BREXIT?
• Will BREXIT trigger a new vote for Scottish independence?
• Will liberal progressive groups unite as an anti-Trump movement?
• What should be done to improve urban air quality in China?
• Will the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline escalate in 2017?
• Is the Trump Administration lumbering towards a trade war with China?
• Will the UK Parliament stop BREXIT?
• How much will President Trump’s supporters hold him to campaign promises?
• Will the US and Russia cooperate more in the war on terror under the new Trump Administration?
• Is China edging towards an economic crisis?
• Is North Korea gearing up to provoke an engagement with the new Trump Administration?
• Will federal courts negate Trump’s executive order on immigration?
• Is America headed towards a trade conflict with Mexico?
• Will the relationship between the Trump Administration and the press continue to degrade?
• Have political purges in the wake of the failed coup attempt critically weakened the Turkish military?
• Will immigration policy changes in President Trump’s executive order cost America critical allies in the international war on terror?
• Am I the only one who's got "Welcome to the Jungle" ominously playing in the back of my mind now?

Extemp Questions 2016 Dec.

• aShould South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye resign?
• Can Donald Trump avoid business conflicts of interest as President?
• Are sanctions an effective tool to curb Iran’s nuclear development?
• What does mass migration mean for the long-term future of Syria?
• Has the Indian government failed in it’s responsibilities to protect child welfare?
• Should the major cities impose restrictions on the use of diesel vehicles?
• How will the relationship between the press and the White House change under Trump?
• Does the tide of the fighting in Syria and Iraq signal the end is near for ISIS?
• What do Trump’s appointment picks suggest about his major policy initiatives?
• Will Gambia have a peaceful transition of power after the latest Presidential election?
• Should President Duterte of the Philippines face charges of crimes against humanity for extrajudicial killings?
• Can Italy’s new Prime Minister steady the boat?
• Will President-elect Trump fundamentally shift America’s foreign policy with China?
• Will the spectre of Russian intervention in the US election have an effect on the Trump presidency?
• How should the EU react to the threat of Russian intervention in future national elections?
• What steps should be taken to stabilize the Venezuelan economy?
• Does victory in Aleppo signal a turning point for pro-Assad forces in Syria?
• Are American Internet-related businesses doing enough to prevent large-scale information data breaches?
• What reforms should be made to address patients’ abuse of prescription medications?
• Is South Sudan under the real threat of genocide?
• Do last minute changes to the powers of North Carolina’s incoming governor signal a resurgence of partisan politics nationwide?
• How will US economic growth fare under a Trump administration?
• Should federal cybersecurity efforts be consolidated under a single agency?
• What measures should the US take in response to Russian hacking during the US elections?
• Will President Duterte of the Philippines face impeachment over extrajudicial killings?
• Will growing security concerns in Germany force Angela Merkel to take a harder stance on immigration?
• How will Yahoo’s data breaches reshape the future of large mergers and acquisitions?
• Will 2017 bring stability for Turkey?
• Does the increased militarization of space pose a serious risk to US national security interests?
• How well is the German economy adapting to modern market forces?
• Has the experiment with the single European currency been a failure?
• Has the international justice system failed in Africa?
• Can the Chinese economy make the shift from global exports to growth based on domestic demand?
• Is EU political unity necessary for the future of the European economy?
• How does Russia expect it’s relationship with the US to change under the Trump Administration?
• What legacy will the Obama Administration leave in the foreign policy arena?
• Will Obama’s last minute changes to the US foreign policy stance with Israel have lasting effects?
• What role will Twitter play in Trump’s relationship with the public?
• Is a new nuclear arms race o the horizon?
• Do ‘Internet of Things’ and ‘Smart Home’ devices pose a serious risk to Americans’ privacy rights?
• Should the international community do more to curb the practice of female genital mutilation?
• Will the Chinese government take more drastic measures to curb air pollution in cities?
• Would an independent Kurdish state pose a national security risk for Turkey?
• Is Bitcoin the future of international currency exchange?
• Has the UN lost relevance on the international stage?
• Who is best positioned to lead the rebuilding of the Democratic Party?
• Is a two-state solution in Israel on the horizon?
• Will the UN resolution against Israeli settlements make a peace deal more difficult?