Extemp Questions Aug. 2015

• What will his clean power plan mean for President Obama’s environmental legacy?
• Should the European Central Bank do additional quantitative easing?
• Has the international community failed Haiti?
• What can be done to restore confidence in the Mexican government?
• Can corruption in Mexico be brought under control?
• Is greater federal regulation of civilian drone use necessary?
• should America play a greater leadership role in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions?
• What reforms should be made to the US patent system?
• Have the goals of the Arab Spring failed to materialize?
• Is the Chinese stock market poised for another fall?
• Does China’s currency devaluation pose a risk to the global economy?
• Will Joe Biden make a run for the Presidency?
• What does the future hold for US - Cuba relations?
• Should Congress rethink federal policy around wildfires?
• What role will Japan play in the future of Asia’s regional economy?
• Should EU take more active measures to oppose Russia in the Ukraine?
• Are Internet security issues slowing the economic growth of the technology sector?
• Should new immigration policy be a priority for the EU?
• Will the Greek snap election show a clear decision to end austerity measures?
• Has Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras really lost his political mandate from the Greek people?
• What does the future hold for the Chinese economy?
• Will the Chinese government impose further current devaluation?
• Does the Iran nuclear deal create a bigger risk for Israel than no deal at all?
• Should NATO forces take a more active combat role in Syria?
• What would a slowdown of the Chinese economy mean for global economic health?
• Should the federal government impose fines for online businesses with weak cybersecurity?
• Does Donald Trump’s campaign damage the message of the Republican Party?
• Will questions over State Department emails scuttle Hillary Clinton’s campaign?

Extemp Questions July 2015

July

• Does Greece need additional debt relief?
• Do the forces combatting ISIS need additional support from the US?
• How important is resolution of the Greek debt crisis to the future of the EU?
• Is a plan for the Greek debt crisis critical to the future of the Euro?
• Should the Venezuelan government do more to bring inflation under control?
• Is amnesty for illegals currently residing in the US a necessary part of immigration reform?
• Is the 2016 Presidential race ripe for a third-party candidate?
• Does Donald Trump’s presidential run hurt the Republican Party?
• Should the ECB do more to ensure Greece doesn’t fall out of the Euro?
• Is America losing the fight for Cybersecurity?
• Should the Greek government seek a way to gracefully exit the Euro?
• Does American national security policy need to focus more attention on Cybersecurity?
• Should the US do more to assist Mexico in fighting the drug war?
• What more should be done to end corruption in the Mexican government?
• Should Congress impose greater restrictions on the civilian use of drones?
• Can the UN establish peace in Syria?
• What does the future hold for Malaysian politics?
• Is real democracy on  the  horizon for Myanmar?
• Will re-establishing diplomatic tes with Cuba give the US more leverage against the Castro government?
• Will the Iran deal lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East?
• Should the US do more to help Nigeria in combatting Boko Haram?
• Have low oil prices put the stability of Saudi Arabia at risk?
• Is Donald Trump shaping his message to run a third-party campaign in the 2016 general election?
• Are asylum seekers crossing from Africa good for Europe in the long run?
• Can the British Conservatives maintain party unity?
• Is the Pakistani government doing everything it should to combat militant Islam in the region?
• Should the international community do more to combat government corruption in Africa?
• Should the UK move up its EU membership referendum?
• Is America ripe for a populist third-party candidate?
• Doe Hillary Clinton’s campaign have a problem with authenticity?
• How can the Haitian government deal with the current refugee crisis?

Extemp Questions June 2015

June

• What should the federal government do to encourage Americans to save more of their income?
•  Is infrastructure development the key to successful economic development in sub-Saharan Africa? 
• What social consequences will the UK face with ongoing austerity measures? 
• Does the world need to strengthen efforts into the development of nuclear power? 
• How can China reduce its carbon emissions and maintain its economic growth?
•  Should US energy policy focus more on the development of green energy production? 
• Is America’s economy overly dependent on Middle East oil? 
• What will slower growth for the Chinese economy mean for global markets? 
• Is the Chinese economy on the brink of collapse? 
• Will race relations be a key voting issues for the 2016 Presidential race?
•  Does China have an effective strategy for using soft power in their foreign policy? 
• Will Sepp Blatter’s resignation from FIFA help resolve the organization’s corruption? 
• What does President Obama’s shift in focus towards the Pacific rim mean for US foreign policy in the next decade? 
• Should the international community do more to protect global fisheries? 
• Can the Greek debt problems bring down the Euro? 
• Are nuclear talks with Iran still a viable solution? 
• Will the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges have immediate social side-effects? 
• Will the Affordable Care Act continue to face legal challenges from Republicans? 
• Does China’s island-building activity pose a risk to regional stability? 
• Is Russia on the brink of economic collapse? 
• What does the outlook hold for the Russian economy? 
• When will America see wages rise? How healthy is the American labor market? 
• Does China face a social crisis over marriage?

Extemp Questions April / May 2015

April

• Can united action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen help the US forge new alliances in the Middle East?
• Can the Euro survive a Greek debt default?
• Should the federal government provide funding for state and local police officers to wear body cameras?
• Should the EU create a real Federal political system?
• Should the UK join the Euro?
• Are microloan programs effective at large scale poverty reduction in developing  nations?
• Does poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa depend on agricultural development?
• Can EU immigration systems handle the influx of people crossing the Mediterranean?
• What reforms are needed to the European immigration system?
• Are much needed political reforms for on the horizon for Pakistan?
• Will race relations in law enforcement play a pivotal role in the 2016 Presidential election?
• What role will the US Supreme Court play for the future of same-sex marriage?
• Does America’s use of military drone strikes have significant negative consequences for American foreign policy around the world?
• Should the US curtail drone strikes?

May

• Should the UK leave the European Union?
• Is Iran truly an existential threat to Israel>
• Is the US doing enough to promote stability in Somalia?
• Does the US still have a strategic role to play in the Middle East>
• How can the Republican Party win over Hispanic voters?
• What does the Conservative Party’s win mean for the UK’s relationsip with the EU?
• Will Scotland press for another independence vote?
• How can the US win the social media fight against international terrorism?
• Is the US tech sector poised to boom again?
• Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership a good deal for the US economy?
• Does the TPP trade agreement pose a long-term risk to US economic growth?
• Should Congress pay more attention to America’s aging transportation infrastructure?
• Should the Patriot Act be renewed?
• What should Putin do to help the Russian economy rebound?
• What role should Britain play in the EU?
• Is an end to the violence in Yemen on the horizon?
• Will Congress allow the surveillance portions of the PATRIOT Act to expire?
• Should the international community do more to combat human trafficking around the world?
• What can be done to end the corruption in FIFA?
• Is a nuclear deal with Iran a liability for Israel?
• Will Bernie Sanders’ campaign push Hillary Clinton to move her positions to the left.
• Should President Obama push for a national moratorium on the death penalty?

Extemp Questions March 2015

• Will Netanyahu retain leadership of Israel? 
• Will continued brinkmanship over Ukraine escalate? 
• Has the War on Drugs already been lost? 
• Would a nuclear deal with Iran improve stability in the Middle East? 
• Can Republican effective court Hispanic voters in 2016? 
• Can the Democratic Party field a viable competitor for Hillary Clinton in 2016? 
• Does the Euro pose a risk to the stability of the EU? 
• Should Britain leave the EU? 
• Is a nuclear deal with Iran necessary for regional stability? 
• Should developed nations change their immigration rules for asylum seekers and refugees? 
• What effect will security concerns have on Nigeria’s election? 
• What steps can be taken to end the fighting in Yemen? 
• Will rebel forces in Yemen effect a lasting revolution? 
• Does the continued violence in Yemen create the threat of a larger scale regional conflict? 
• Is Iran’s regional influence growing too large? 
• Does American intellectual property law need major reform to deal with the modern digital age? 
• Are America privacy laws able to properly cope with current technology? 
• Is there a viable alternative to the Assad regime in Syria? 
• Does Netanyahu’s win change Israel’s relationship with the US? 
• Will the Republican controlled Congress continue to block confirmation of Obama appointees? 
• Should the American economy be worried about inflation? 
• Is there a real possibility of reforming the Greek economy? 
• Will Greece fall out of the Euro? 
• Will Nigeria slip into instability and violence? 
• Is a weak nuclear deal with Iran worse than no nuclear deal at all? 
• What impact will Hispanic voters have on the 2016 election? 
• Have Western economic sanctions against Russia had the desired effect? 
• What effect will continued economic strain have on Vladimir Putin’s leadership? 
• How can China develop a sustainable economy? 
• Does the government of China still have significant corruption problems? 
• What role should the US play amidst regional tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia? 
• Can a strong Iran and a strong Saudi Arabia coexist peacefully in the Middle East?

Extemp Questions Feb. 2015

Mean to put these up here like three weeks ago. Oh well. I'll have March stuff up in about a week. 

• Should the US arm Ukrainian forces? 
• Will the South Sudan peace deal hold? 
• Are American military forces on the ground necessary to defeat ISIS? 
• Can diplomacy win out in the Ukraine? 
• Will mounting economic problems in Russia force Putin into a diplomatic solution for the Ukraine? 
• Should the international community do more to combat illegal fishing? 
• Should the US government require certain types of childhood vaccinations? 
• Will Europe pass some form of Net Neutrality legislation? 
• Will new leadership bring reforms to Saudi Arabia? 
• Will oil prices remain low for 2015? 
• What does the future hold for Jacob Zuma and the ANC? 
• Will President Obama veto Keystone Pipeline legislation? 
• Will the Ukraine conflict spill over into the rest of Eastern Europe? 
• Are the US and its allies winning the fight against ISIS? 
• Is a real nuclear deal with Iran likely to happen this year? 
• Does the expansion of the ISIS ‘brand’ pose a serious risk for the international community?

Extemp Questions Jan. 2015

January

• Will Keystone pipeline legislation get a veto-proof supermajority in the new Congress?
• Will a second term for Brazil’s President Rousseff bring serious economic reform
• Is the US military’s cyberwarfare capability too weak?
• What doe the future hold for leadership in Saudi Arabia?
• What will a change in Saudi leadership mean for US policy in the Middle East?
• Does the Republican Party still have issue with racial minorities?
• Is America prepared for a long-term commitment to military engagement in the Middle East?
• What can be done to combat the roots of ISIS?
• Is the US military prepared to fight a long-term war on terror?
• Will the US economic recovery continue through 2015?
• Is homegrown Islamic terrorism less of a threat in the US than it is in Europe?
• Should more international effort be put into combating Boko Haram militants?
• Does the recent thaw in US-Cuba relations signal a permanent shift?
• What change will new leadership bring to Saudi Arabia?
• Should America do more to actively combat Boko Haram?
• Will the Paris Treaty on climate change result in any substantial reforms?
• Should American whistleblowers receive greater legal protection?
• Will Greece leave the Euro?
• When will American wages begin to rise?
• Can Obama make substantial progress on climate change legislation in the remainder of his term?
• Should the US be more actively involved in Libya?
• Can America contain the chaos in Syria?
• What reforms are necessary to boost Japan’s long-term economic growth?
• Will Greece spark another Euro crisis?
• Does the Taliban still pose a major risk to security and stability in Afghanistan?