A. Championship Extemp Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
How will a $500 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank affect El Salvador’s economy and reforms?
How might Brazil’s late win over Colombia shape team morale and tactics ahead of the Argentina match?
What are the legal and humanitarian concerns surrounding the Trump administration’s deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador?Speaker 2
How could the death of Aurelio Martínez impact Garifuna culture and Honduran politics?
How could Argentina’s recent coaching changes impact their Copa América strategy?
What impact could a new Central American anti-corruption platform have on regional governance?
Speaker 3
How might Tropical Storm Sara reshape disaster preparedness and infrastructure planning in Central America?
How might political unrest in Peru affect the country's preparation for international tournaments?
What role could Mexico play in mediating regional tensions as both a key U.S. trade partner and an increasingly independent voice in Latin American politics?
Speaker 4
How might Chile’s ongoing debate over pension reform shape the country’s political future and economic stability?
What role does rising talent in Ecuador play in reshaping the region’s football hierarchy?
How could Peru’s political volatility and repeated changes in leadership affect investor confidence and democratic institutions in the country?
Speaker 5
What does the growth of Chinese infrastructure investment in Latin America mean for the region’s economic independence and alignment in global geopolitics?
How could growing investment in Mexican women's football influence the sport across Latin America?
What strategies could Caribbean nations adopt to balance climate resilience with economic dependence on tourism and international finance?
Speaker 6
How will the collapse of a major Brazilian retailer and its subsequent impact on jobs shape debates over corporate regulation and labor rights in the country?
What does Uruguay’s focus on youth development mean for their long-term competitiveness in global tournaments?
How might Guatemala’s new administration navigate widespread corruption concerns while maintaining political legitimacy?
Speaker 7
What are the broader regional consequences of Colombia’s proposed ceasefire with remaining rebel factions for peacebuilding across Latin America?
What does Colombia’s World Cup qualifying performance reveal about their depth and consistency?
What challenges and opportunities does Costa Rica face as it attempts to lead Central America in green energy and digital innovation?
Round 2
Speaker 1
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How might China's military buildup and regional tensions spark a new arms race in the Asia-Pacific?
How could renewed U.S. tariffs under Trump affect Asian economies differently than in 2018?
What are the political consequences of Li Ka-shing selling Panama Canal port assets to a U.S.-linked consortium?Speaker 2
How will Prudential’s projected growth in Asia reshape the region’s insurance market?
What does mixed performance across Asian stock markets suggest about regional economic resilience?
How might Starlink’s expansion raise cybersecurity and regulatory concerns in Asia?Speaker 3
How are Japan and South Korea emerging as key players in the global arms industry?
What does China’s diplomatic strategy in Southeast Asia reveal about its foreign policy priorities?
What’s driving the resurgence of air travel in Asia, and how sustainable is this growth?Speaker 4
How might the Philippines’ renewed military alliance with the U.S. impact tensions with China?
What does India’s recent moon mission say about its growing technological and geopolitical ambitions?
How could Taiwan’s new leadership affect cross-strait relations with mainland China?Speaker 5
How is Vietnam balancing economic ties with China while strengthening security cooperation with the West?
What impact will Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater have on regional environmental and trade relations?
How might ongoing protests in Pakistan affect the country’s political stability and economic recovery?Speaker 6
How is Indonesia positioning itself in global EV supply chains amid rising demand and foreign investment?
What are the implications of North Korea’s latest missile tests for regional security and diplomacy?
How could rising food prices in Bangladesh impact political unrest and economic inequality?Speaker 7
How might Malaysia’s recent political reforms affect its standing with foreign investors?
What role will Thailand’s growing tech sector play in its post-pandemic economic strategy?
How is China’s slowing real estate sector affecting its broader economy and neighboring Asian markets?
Round 3
Speaker 1
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How will Europe's plan to take on more NATO defense responsibilities affect U.S.-Europe security ties?
What impact will the U.S. halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine have on European defense strategies?
How might Trump's proposed tariffs on European goods affect U.S.-EU trade relations?Speaker 2
What are the implications of the EU delaying retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. until mid-April?
How could Europe's consideration of expanding its nuclear deterrent reflect concerns about U.S. security guarantees?
In what ways is Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attempting to bridge U.S.-Europe divides?Speaker 3
Does the EU's "Readiness 2030" strategy signify a shift towards European military autonomy?
Could President Trump's policies drive EU nations to strengthen ties with China?
How might the U.S. shifting the burden of global hegemony onto Europe affect the EU's political cohesion?Speaker 4
In what long-term ways has President Trump's approach altered the traditional trust-based relationship between the U.S. and Europe?
How are recent U.S.-EU clashes at the United Nations indicative of broader geopolitical rifts?
How might future diplomatic engagements be affected by the recent turbulence in U.S.-EU relations?Speaker 5
How is the EU preparing for a potential "rebalancing" of relations with the U.S.?
How might the EU respond to the potential economic impacts of the 2025 U.S. tariffs against them?
How are European defense chiefs planning for potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine without U.S. involvement?Speaker 6
How might the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework address concerns regarding transatlantic data transfers?
How did Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference impact U.S.-Europe relations?
What measures are being considered by European leaders to mitigate potential economic fallout of President Trump's threats of increased tariffs?Speaker 7
How might Europe's consideration of expanding its nuclear capabilities influence NATO's strategic posture?
What are the implications of the EU's efforts to break its security dependency on the U.S. by investing in European weapons?
How could President Trump's recent actions and policies lead to a realignment of global alliances between Europe and other major powers like China?
Elim 1
Speaker 1
How might President Trump's proposed tariffs impact U.S. economic growth and inflation?
Could aggressive federal spending cuts lead to a potential recession?
What do similarities between today's job market and the 1990s dot-com era suggest about economic stability?Speaker 2
How might Treasury's current debt management strategy affect future borrowing costs?
What does recent stock market volatility indicate about investor confidence in U.S. economic policies?
Could escalating tariffs lead to stagflation in the U.S. economy?Speaker 3
How are President Trump's trade policies influencing recession forecasts?
What does the recent rise in unemployment to 4.1% signal about the U.S. labor market?
How might increased tariffs on imports affect global economic growth and inflation?Speaker 4
What are the implications of the Federal Reserve's revised economic projections for future monetary policy?
How could workforce reductions in federal agencies impact public services and economic stability?
What lessons can be learned from the 1990s dot-com bubble to prevent a similar economic downturn today?Speaker 5
How might current debt management strategies influence the U.S. fiscal outlook?
What factors are contributing to mixed performances in global stock markets amid U.S. policy uncertainties?
How could a combination of high inflation and low economic growth affect the U.S. economy?Speaker 6
What indicators suggest the U.S. may be heading towards a recession under current economic policies?
How does the addition of 151,000 jobs last month align with overall employment trends?
What are the potential global repercussions of increased U.S. tariffs on imports?Speaker 7
How might the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates evolve in response to new economic data?
What are the broader economic implications of large-scale federal workforce reductions?
How can parallels between the current economy and past financial bubbles inform policy decisions?