2025 IIFA--IL STATE Tournament

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RD1 IE

  1. Speaker 1


    How will the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) influence domestic politics moving forward?

    How likely is meaningful infrastructure legislation on the federal level?

    How can state governments best protect trans people?

  2. Speaker 2


    What will be the outcome of the Department of Justice lawsuit against Illinois? 

    How will Project 2025 impact U.S. governance in the long term?

    Can the Trump administration fulfil its campaign promises regarding immigration policy?

  3. Speaker 3


    What are the long-term implications of housing migrants at Guantanamo Bay?

    How will the Eric Adams corruption saga end?

     How should the U.S. Congress respond to the administration's proposed budget cuts to federal agencies?

  4. Speaker 4


    How will Kash Patel change the FBI?

    Will the Affordable Care Act survive Trump’s second term?

    How should state governments react to changes in federal education policy?

  5. Speaker 5


    How should the Trump administration address America’s opioid crisis?

    Is the Trump administration succeeding on the issue of net neutrality?

    Is California ready for its next natural disaster?

  6. Speaker 6


    How should the Trump administration address cybersecurity threats to national security?

    What are the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling on voting rights?

    Will the 50501 movement generate meaningful political change? 

RD2 IE

  1. Speaker 1


    Will the African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM) be a hit or a miss?

     

    Why is Denmark a major player in digital governing?

     

    It has been 5 years since the signing of the “African Continental Free Trade Area” agreement (AfCFTA). What needs to be done within the next 5 years?

  2. Speaker 2


    How can Cuba fix its electricity generation crisis?

     

    Who has a better chance in Ecuador’s presidential election: Noboa or Gonzalez?

     

    What would the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol mean for stability on the Korean peninsula?

  3. Speaker 3


    Will new leadership in Germany fix its economic troubles?

     

    Is Vietnam’s “Decree 147” an isolated example, or an example of things to come?

     

    Should India allow the export of 100% broken rice?

  4. Speaker 4


    Should China focus more on domestic economic growth or continue to invest heavily in global infrastructure projects?

     

    What can the international community do to help Ethiopia avoid future conflicts?

     

    What measures can the EU take to quell inflation?

  5. Speaker 5


    In what ways will US tariffs impact the outcome of the Canadian elections for PM?

     

    What lessons can be learned from the results of Australia’s  age based social media restrictions?

     

    What should be the top policy priority for India’s new BJP led government?

  6. Speaker 6


    Does the re-emergence of Alibaba founder Jack Ma imply anything about Chinese policy?

     

    Is New Zealand’s “Everyone Must Go” campaign going to end up being  a success?

     

    What impact will the Philippines midterm elections have on their long-term political landscape?

RD3 IE

  1. Speaker 1


    1. What impact will Michigan's recent changes to minimum wage laws have on the state's overall economy?

    2. What steps should the Federal Government take to fix infrastructure for drinking water systems in the United States? 

    3. How will the Trump Administration’s renewed emphasis on “Made in America” policies affect U.S. economic growth?

  2. Speaker 2


    1. What impact, if any, does a shuttering of the CFPB have on everyday consumers?

    2. How will the Trump Administration's new immigration policies reshape the U.S. labor market?

    3. What steps should policymakers take to address the economic fallout of climate-related impacts on the U.S. housing market?

  3. Speaker 3


    1. How will the Federal Reserve’s ongoing adjustments to interest rates affect the housing market in 2025?

    2. With President Trump's approval rating slipping amid growing economic concerns, what policy adjustments should the administration consider to address public discontent? 

    3. Can the strength of the U.S. dollar offset the impact of Trump-era tariffs on global trade relationships?

  4. Speaker 4


    1. In light of recent record high exports, does LNG have a bright future under the Trump Administration?

    2. As the demand for electric vehicles slows, how should automakers approach the industry’s transition?

    3. What steps need to be taken in order to fix the solvency of Social Security?

  5. Speaker 5


    1. How would a successful freeze of U.S. Foreign Aid affect the United States presence in the world economy?

    2. What impact will the proposed U.S.- Canada Tariffs have on the U.S. Energy Sector? 

    3. With the ongoing challenges in the real estate market, what long-term solutions should be considered to address the housing supply shortage?

  6. Speaker 6


    1. What steps should the federal government take to reduce the national debt without hurting economic growth?

    2. How will the rollback of DEI policies in response to legal pressures affect companies' long-term economic performance?

    3. How could President Trump's tariffs influence the Fed's pause on interest rate cuts?

IE Finals Set 2 (C/B)

  1. Speaker 1


    With the ailing health of Pope Francis, who should be considered for the papacy?

    How will U.S. space policy change during Trump’s second term?

    What Federal Agency is set to be most affected by the recent wave of DOGE and Trump Administration firings?

  2. Speaker 2


    How will the newly agreed rail link between Mongolia and China impact the Mongolian economy?

    What are the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decisions on federal agency regulations?

    How can U.S. farmers adapt to the challenges posed by climate change affecting agricultural output in 2025?

  3. Speaker 3


    Will US sanctions towards Rwanda have an impact on the DRC unrest?

    Who stands to lose the most from a second Trump term?

    With U.S. healthcare costs continuing to rise, what steps should the federal government take to address affordability?

  4. Speaker 4


    Should Honda and Nissan re-engage in merger discussions?

    How should Congress address campaign finance reform?

    Will President Trump’s proposed tariffs be successful in convincing automobile companies to move production to the United States?

  5. Speaker 5


    Can the Indian economy keep growing even with US tariffs?

    How will Trump’s second term affect income inequality?

    As crypto regulations tighten, how should lawmakers oversee digital assets without stifling innovation?

  6. Speaker 6


    How will U.S. relations with European allies evolve during President Trump's second term?

    What is driving the tension between Nicaragua and the Vatican?

    What should Sean Duffy’s top priority be as incoming U.S. Secretary of Transportation?

  7. Speaker 7


    How should lawmakers respond to Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government?

    Where will President Trump's reduction of the federal workforce create the biggest impact?

    Can the United States maintain parity with China in the Global AI Arms Race?

  8. Speaker 8


    How will recent executive orders impact United States progress on climate change?

    How will the Biden Administration’s foreign policy be remembered?

    What should the Federal Reserve’s primary monetary policy strategy be for 2025?