B. Open Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Round 1 - 8:00 (Ext Draw in Brookside C)
Speaker 1
Will the declining tech workforce in the U.S. reduce the country’s global technological competitiveness?
How could dissatisfaction with Chuck Schumer’s negotiating style impact the Democratic Party’s legislative effectiveness in the current Congress?
How might a Supreme Court ruling against ballot “grace periods” reshape voter access and election outcomes in the upcoming midterms?
Speaker 2
Will the recent floods accelerate climate adaptation policies in Hawaii?
Should law enforcement agencies adopt stricter use-of-force standards nationwide?
How will debates over DEI programs affect institutional governance in education?
Speaker 3
How will Artemis II shape the future trajectory of human space exploration?
Should the U.S. Congress pass comprehensive election reform legislation ahead of the midterms?
How will Anthropic’s lawsuit redefine the boundary between corporate autonomy and government authority in defense contracting?
Speaker 4
How will the growing “No Kings” rallies impact the midterm elections?
Should Congress reform the filibuster to enable passage of major legislation?
Will Section 230 reform be enacted in response to bipartisan concerns?
Speaker 5
Are we watching the AI bubble burst?
What are the impacts of increased congressional oversight on the functioning of federal agencies?
How will lobbying and interest groups activity shape legislative priorities?
Speaker 6
What should Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy do to fix the air traffic control crisis?
Will legislative gridlock persist despite political pressure for action?
How will emerging technologies impact campaign strategy and voter outreach?
Round 2 - 11:30 / Ext Draw at 11:15
Speaker 1
Will the soaring cost of oil finally prompt consumers to consider electric vehicles on a national scale?
How will sustained high interest rates shape investment patterns in the U.S. economy?
Should the European Union implement coordinated fiscal stimulus to counter stagnation across member states?
Speaker 2
Will wage growth outpace inflation for most American workers?
Should Congress expand tax incentives to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing?
Will multilateral institutions lose influence as countries pursue unilateral economic policies?
Speaker 3
Will consumer confidence decline as economic uncertainty persists?
How will commercial real estate vulnerabilities impact regional banking stability?
Should the United States pursue a coordinated global minimum corporate tax enforcement regime?
Speaker 4
Should the U.S. expand its clean-energy tax credits?
How has post-pandemic fiscal policy influenced current inflation trends?
Will multilateral institutions lose influence as countries pursue unilateral economic policies?
Speaker 5
Will income inequality widen as capital markets outperform wage growth?
Should the U.S. government increase funding for infrastructure projects to counter economic slowdown?
Will digital currencies issued by central banks gain widespread adoption in cross-border trade?
Speaker 6
Will energy prices stabilize as domestic production increases?
Should the federal government subsidize green energy projects despite rising national debt?
How will financial regulation reforms affect cross-border banking activity?
Round 3 - 7:00 / Ext Draw 6:45
Speaker 1
Will European countries follow America's anti-DEI push?
Should Panama strengthen oversight of the Panama Canal to address global security concerns?
How should ASEAN alleviate its energy crisis?
Speaker 2
Will humanitarian crises worsen in conflict-affected regions across Africa and Asia
Should El Salvador scale back emergency anti-gang measures to restore civil liberties?
How will EU enlargement efforts impact economic integration in Eastern Europe?
Speaker 3
Will protest movements influence political reform in Kenya?
Should Bolivia pursue constitutional reforms to resolve political polarization?
What will Japan's revocation of The Unification Church’s legal status mean for the future of the church?
Speaker 4
Will the Philippines deepen security ties with the United States?
Should Peru impose stricter limits on presidential authority to prevent recurring political crises?
How will regional security cooperation shape conflict outcomes in the Sahel?
Speaker 5
Will Thailand move toward greater democratic reforms?
Should Venezuela allow internationally monitored elections to restore democratic legitimacy?
How will governance challenges impact political stability in South Africa?
Speaker 6
Will Pakistan achieve greater political stability following recent unrest?
Should Argentina reform its judicial system to address corruption and political interference?
How will environmental policies in Indonesia affect regional ecological stability?
Semis - 8:00 / Ext Draw 7:45
Speaker 1
How do Russia and Iran’s financial networks affect sanction resilience in Turkey?
Will supercomputing tech create new inequalities between developed and developing countries?
How will primary election dynamics influence party ideology and candidate selection?
Speaker 2
How do U.S. and India supply chain initiatives alter trade dynamics in Southeast Asia?
Will global economic growth slow due to tightening monetary policy across major economies?
How will legal challenges to race-conscious policies reshape higher education?
Speaker 3
How do U.S. and South Korea industrial strategies influence foreign direct investment flows into Vietnam?
What can Lebanon do to climb out of financial crisis?
How will recent restrictions on protest activity shape First Amendment jurisprudence?
Speaker 4
How do China and Brazil trade relations reshape agricultural supply chains in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Will climate-related disruptions significantly impact global agricultural markets?
How will school choice expansion affect public education systems?
Speaker 5
How do U.S. and Canada critical mineral policies affect resource-dependent economies in Africa?
Will U.S.-China economic competition influence global trade architecture?
How could the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA shape the limits of presidential authority?
Speaker 6
How do U.S. and EU trade policies interact to influence economic growth in developing economies?
What are the impacts of currency volatility in international investment decisions?
How does the rapid expansion of ICE detention facilities reflect broader tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local governance?
Finals - 9:30
Speaker 1
How do Saudi Arabia and UAE oil strategies affect fiscal stability in North African economies?
Will liability rulings against Google and Meta force technology companies to significantly redesign their core products?
Should the United States and the European Union coordinate stricter export controls on China to protect semiconductor supply chains in Taiwan?
Speaker 2
How should Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates coordinate oil production strategies to stabilize economies in North Africa in 2026?
Will drug discount platforms like GoodRX have a long-term impact on the healthcare industry?
Should the United States and India strengthen supply chain partnerships to reduce economic vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia?
Speaker 3
How do EU and China trade policies shape export opportunities in Latin America?
After the dismissal of its CEO, what is the future for Amtrak?
Should Russia and Iran expand financial cooperation to bypass sanctions affecting Turkey’s economic stability?
Speaker 4
How do India and Japan economic partnerships alter development trajectories in Bangladesh?
What does the bankruptcy of 23&Me mean for the future of the DNA testing industry?
Should the United States and the United Kingdom coordinate financial regulations to limit capital flows affecting emerging markets?
Speaker 5
How do U.S. and Germany industrial policies impact manufacturing competitiveness in Eastern Europe?
Will small businesses face increased closures due to tightening credit conditions?
Should China and ASEAN countries expand regional trade agreements to mitigate U.S. economic pressure on Southeast Asia?
Speaker 6
How do Japan and Australia infrastructure investments affect economic development in Pacific Island nations?
Should the federal government impose new restrictions on corporate stock buybacks?
Should China and Saudi Arabia deepen oil trade agreements to stabilize energy markets in South Asia?