B. Open Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Round 1 - 8:00 (Ext Draw in Monticello)
Speaker 1
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 1
Why is Donald Trump threatening to acquire Greenland?
What are the diplomatic consequences of shifting U.S. foreign policy toward a stricter nationalist approach?
After the dismissal of its CEO, what does the future hold for Amtrak?
Speaker 2
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 2
Should the federal government impose further restrictions on private use of aerial drones?
What impact will the elimination of DEI programs have on workplace diversity and social equity in government institutions?
How will an increase in deportations of foreign workers impact job opportunities for U.S citizens and those who reside in the country legally?
Speaker 3
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 3
What does the future hold in the AI race between the United States and China?
What are the risks associated with declaring an energy emergency and increasing fossil fuel production?
How could removing federal oversight of misinformation impact potential for public deception and foreign influence in U.S. elections?
Speaker 4
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 4
What does the future hold for SpaceX?
Should Democrats focus on emphasizing job creation, economic security, or combating corporate influence to win back economic trust?
What legal or legislative strategies should Democrats pursue to maintain federal influence over educational equity?
Speaker 5
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 5
What does the future hold for leadership in the Democratic Party?
How will deregulating the energy industry affect long-term efforts to combat climate change?
Does the Signal group chat scandal point to serious issues with the current administration’s protection of classified information?
Speaker 6
Round 1 Domestic – Speaker 6
Why is Tik Tok being regarded as a security threat?
What legal and human rights concerns arise from framing immigration as an "invasion" and increasing border enforcement?
What potential ecological damage could result from increased resource extraction in Alaska?
Round 2 - 11:30 / Ext Draw at 11:15
Speaker 1
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 1
How can the American auto industry withstand Trump’s tariffs?
How will Southwest eliminating Bags Fly Free affect its market share?
What long-term shifts in supply chain management can we expect?
Speaker 2
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 2
How will WTO rulings impact global trade disputes?
How will opening new, smaller concept stores help CVS after closing traditional locations?
How will a global currency war reshape trade balances and impact inflation?
Speaker 3
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 3
How will the new foreign trade tariffs impact the US economy in 2025?
Should governments intervene to stabilize markets, or should investors adapt to the new conditions?
What happens to the cost of smartphones if manufacturing moves to the US?
Speaker 4
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 4
Why do protectionist policies tend to lead to higher consumer prices?
What policy approach should the Chinese government take to US tariffs?
How will continued market volatility impact gold prices in 2025?
Speaker 5
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 5
Why are emerging markets particularly vulnerable to trade disruptions and financial volatility?
What measures should affected countries take to mitigate risks from US tariffs?
How will coming economic shifts in the US economy affect debt sustainability?
Speaker 6
Round 2 Economics – Speaker 6
What impact will a trade war with China have on the US economy?
With markets in a free fall, which stock sectors should consumers invest in now?
What economic consequences will there be for individual student loan borrowers if the Department of Education is dismantled?
Round 3 - 7:00 / Ext Draw 6:45
Speaker 1
Round 3 International – Speaker 1
How will Erdogan’s increased hostility towards Israel impact regional tensions?
What constitutional reforms are most likely to gain broad political and public support in Chile?
How will South Korea’s political instability impact its long term global trade relations?
Speaker 2
Round 3 International – Speaker 2
What can be done to stop South Sudan from falling into civil war?
What can Taiwan do to counter the threat of a Chinese invasion?
How will the European Union meet security demands without support from the United States?
Speaker 3
Round 3 International – Speaker 3
What can be done to stop the increase in violence in Peru?
How will North Korea’s arms exports to Russia impact regional security and global sanctions enforcement?
What does the recent escalation of violence in Syria tell us about the failure of global peacekeeping efforts?
Speaker 4
Round 3 International – Speaker 4
What can Lebanon do to climb out of financial crisis?
How can the European Union address its Viktor Orbán problem?
How will Japan’s record-high defense budget reshape its role in regional security alliances?
Speaker 5
Round 3 International – Speaker 5
How will Russia’s shifting energy exports to non-Western markets impact its geopolitical leverage?
How should Denmark resist Trump’s efforts to takeover Greenland?
What will be the fallout of Pakistan's expulsion of unauthorized foreigners?
Speaker 6
Round 3 International – Speaker 6
What are the implications of Russia deepening its economic and military ties with China?
What can the international community do to hold the Taliban accountable for human rights abuses?
How will the recent earthquake impact the ongoing civil war in Myanmar?
Semis - 8:00 / Ext Draw 7:45
Speaker 1
Semifinals – Speaker 1
What effect will Canada’s boycott of American products have on the US economy?
How should the Argentine government balance fiscal austerity with protecting pensioners’ rights amid ongoing protests?
How will Trump’s targeting of legal firms impact his support in the Supreme Court?
Speaker 2
Semifinals – Speaker 2
How will Chinese countermeasures to US tariffs affect global supply chains and key industries?
What will be the long-term impact of the ELN’s refusal to engage in peace talks on Colombia’s security and governance?
What are the potential harms of defining gender strictly as binary in federal policy, particularly regarding legal protections for transgender individuals?
Speaker 3
Semifinals – Speaker 3
How will a weaker dollar affect global trade balances and inflation?
What will be the humanitarian and regional security consequences if the Sudanese civil war continues without international mediation?
How will shifting control over education policy from the federal government to parents and states create disparities in educational standards?
Speaker 4
Semifinals – Speaker 4
What sectors will experience the highest inflationary pressures due to tariffs?
What diplomatic steps should Ethiopia take to ensure a lasting peace agreement following the Tigray conflict?
How will deregulation in the energy sector impact job creation in the fossil fuel energy sector?
Speaker 5
Semifinals – Speaker 5
How will protectionist policies affect global GDP and economic stability over the next five years?
How can Nigeria’s government effectively address inflation and currency devaluation without triggering further economic hardship?
What type of bipartisan support exists for limiting presidential pardon powers?
Speaker 6
Semifinals – Speaker 6
What steps should the EU implement to prioritize economic self-sufficiency?
How will the rise of far-right parties in EU member states reshape European policy on immigration and integration?
How could state and federal guidelines impact merit-based hiring and administrative burdens in federal agencies?
Finals - 9:30
Speaker 1
Finals – Speaker 1
What would happen to the US economy if Canada joined the EU?
What does the Rapid Support Forces’ retreat from Khartoum tell us about the state of the Sudanese civil war?
How can the United States tackle rising bird flu infections?
Speaker 2
Finals – Speaker 2
What does the bankruptcy of 23&Me mean for the future of the DNA testing industry?
How should the Argentine government balance fiscal austerity with protecting pensioners’ rights amid ongoing protests?
What are the real motivations behind Trump’s cryptocurrency push?
Speaker 3
Finals – Speaker 3
How can investors design a portfolio that dynamically adapts to shiftling economic conditions?
What policies should the Brazilian government implement to curb deforestation in the Amazon while maintaining economic growth?
How do internal divisions between progressives and moderates threaten Democratic unity, and what approach should the party take?
Speaker 4
Finals – Speaker 4
How might EU retaliation to US tariffs reshape the transatlantic economic relationship in the long term?
How should Bolivia navigate foreign investment and environmental concerns while expanding its lithium extraction industry?
What risks will arise from withdrawing from the WHO, particularly in handling global health crises?
Speaker 5
Finals – Speaker 5
How will illicit trade networks evolve in response to tariff increases?
What measures should the EU adopt to balance border security with humanitarian obligations for asylum seekers?
What dangers exist in framing past federal investigations as "weaponized," and how will this impact legal institutions?
Speaker 6
Finals – Speaker 6
How will economic nationalism reshape global trade alliances and regional economic blocks?
How should the EU navigate trade relations with China while managing security concerns over technology and supply chain dependencies?
What do ICE’s tactics for detaining and deporting immigrants mean for future federal policy?