Speaker 1

Panel 1

• How can the DC Metro Area reduce the impact of mass government layoffs? (Domestic)
  
  

• How can Taiwan mitigate climate-change–related disasters? (International)
  
  

How can the U.S. Government respond to increasing political violence on college campuses? (Domestic)

Speaker 2

Panel 2

• Should the FCC intervene in Nvidia’s investment into Intel? (Domestic)
  
  

• What steps can the Indian Government take to achieve its clean-energy targets? (International)
  
  

How can the DNC reconnect with Gen Z men? (Domestic)

Speaker 3

Panel 3

• Should big-city Democrats co-opt Zohran Mamdani’s campaign strategy? (Domestic)
  
  

• Should Vietnam seek full membership in BRICS? (International)
  
  

How can the United States aid farmers struggling under new tariff rules? (Domestic)

Speaker 4

Panel 4

• What steps should the GOP take to reopen the Federal Government? (Domestic)
  
  

• How will Lee Jae-Myung’s election impact North–South Korean relations? (International)
  
  

Should Lebanon seek an economic partnership with the United States? (International but U.S.-centric)

Speaker 5

Panel 5

• Will California’s Prop 50 special election be a success for Democrats? (Domestic)
  
  

• How might NATO’s handling of recent drone incursions influence Russia’s next steps? (International)
  
  

How can cities protect their unhoused populations from National Guard raids? (Domestic)

Speaker 6

Panel 6

• How can Syria address increased re-migration following the fall of Bashar al-Assad? (International)
  
  

• Should Republicans make an effort to restrict the filibuster? (Domestic)
  
  

• What are the implications of Trump declaring Antifa a domestic terrorist organization? (Domestic)

Speaker 1

Panel 1

• How can Argentina use an American bailout to stabilize their economy? (International)
  
  

• Should the Virginia Government allow the development of AI data centers? (Domestic)
  
  

Should Tibet be concerned about recent Chinese aggressive statements toward the region? (International)

Speaker 2

Panel 2

• What are the implications of Pete Hegseth’s overhaul of U.S. Military Policy? (Domestic)
  
  

• Should the West be concerned about the display of force at the Chinese Military Parade? (International)
  
  

• Is Canada on the road to a recession? (International)
  
  

Speaker 3

Panel 3

• Which U.S. senator is most likely to lose their seat in 2026? (Domestic)
  
  

• Will French recognition of Palestine meaningfully advance Palestinian statehood? (International)
  
  

How can the United States aid farmers struggling under new tariff rules? (Domestic)

Speaker 4

Panel 4

• How might NATO fight election-interference campaigns from Russia? (International)
  
  

• What impact will the new H1B visa fee have on U.S. immigration? (Domestic)
  
  

Should big-city Democrats co-opt Zohran Mamdani’s campaign strategy? (Domestic)

Speaker 5

Panel 5

• How can Uganda determine which country to rely on for humanitarian support? (International)
  
  

• How can the U.S. Government respond to increasing political violence on college campuses? (Domestic)
  
  

• Should the FCC intervene in Nvidia’s investment into Intel? (Domestic)
  
  

Speaker 6

Panel 6

• What steps should East-African countries take to combat the resurgence of al-Shabaab? (International)
  
  

• Will Florida’s vaccine mandate become a model for national mandates? (Domestic)
  
  

• How should Tylenol respond to government claims they “cause autism”? (Domestic)

Speaker 1

Panel 1

• What steps can the Botswana government take to diversify its economy beyond diamonds? (Econ)
  
  

• In light of recent Merz–Erdogan talks, should Germany seek to repair relations with Turkey? (Hotspot)
  
  

What does Paul Biya’s re-election win mean for the future of Cameroon? (Hotspot)

Speaker 2

Panel 2

• What steps can Irish officials take to remedy the country’s recent economic contractions? (Econ)
  
  

• Will the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand last? (Hotspot)
  
  

Is Egypt's cooperation agreement with Italy for biogas production a good investment? (Econ)

Speaker 3

Panel 3

• As Italy’s economy stagnates, what steps can PM Meloni take to spur economic growth? (Econ)
  
  

• How can Paul Biya’s administration address dissatisfaction following Cameroon’s presidential election? (Hotspot)
  
  

Will Ukraine and Russia reach a peace deal by 2026? (Hotspot)

Speaker 4

Panel 4

• How will Turkey’s reopening of the trade corridor through Syria to the Gulf reshape Turkish–Syrian economic relations? (Econ)
  
  

• Are Brazil’s murderous police raids an effective measure against drug gangs? (Hotspot)
  
  

• What steps should Iran take to keep its economy afloat amid U.S. sanctions? (Econ)
  
  

Speaker 5

Panel 5

• Will Sanae Takaichi’s revival of “Abenomics” help or hurt Japan’s economy? (Econ)
  
  

• Following the recent coup, what steps should PM Rajaonarivelo take to de-escalate tensions in Madagascar? (Hotspot)
  
  

• How can Peru effectively combat rising crime rates? (Hotspot)
  
  

Speaker 6

Panel 6

• Is South Africa’s new Youth Fund initiative enough to remedy its sluggish economy? (Econ)
  
  

• How can the Georgian Dream Party respond to mass protests in Georgia over alleged electoral fraud? (Hotspot)
  
  

• Will Spain’s legalization of medical marijuana vitalize its healthcare industry? (Hotspot/Econ hybrid)

Speaker 1

FINALS (Domestic Econ)

Panel 1

• Will Donald Trump’s “tariff dividend” meaningfully benefit consumers?

• What sector of the U.S. economy shows the strongest long-term growth potential?

Will a Zohran Mamdani administration reduce housing costs in New York City?

Speaker 2

Panel 2

• Should we be concerned about an “AI stock bubble?”

• Is student loan debt one of the biggest threats to the U.S. economy?

• How should the federal government support homeownership for young people?

Speaker 3

Panel 3

• Will artificial intelligence adoption cause mass layoffs in the U.S.?

• Should we raise the federal minimum wage?

• Will the recent government shutdown have long-term impacts on the US economy?

Speaker 4

Panel 4

• What is the most effective way for the U.S. to reduce inflation long-term?
  
  

• Can we still trust jobs numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

• Should the Federal Reserve continue raising interest rates in 2025?

Speaker 5

Panel 5

• How can the U.S. best address the growing national debt?

• Should the United States pursue stronger antitrust enforcement against corporations?

• What are the main drivers of the farm labor shortage in the U.S.?
  
  

Speaker 6

Panel 6

• What role should the federal government play in regulating cryptocurrencies?

• Is the United States doing enough to prevent another banking crisis?

• Will the shift toward electric vehicles help or harm the U.S. economy?