A. Open Extemp Event Prompts
Rd 1 - 9:00 (Draw at 8:45 in 77-1000)
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
Should Congress reform emergency powers to prevent executive overreach?
How can the United States prevent democratic backsliding from deepening in 2026?
How should states respond to rising hate crimes targeting minority communities?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
Should the U.S. adopt national standards for redistricting to reduce gerrymandering?
How should federal agencies protect whistleblowers amid rising political retaliation?
Should the federal government intervene in states restricting academic freedom in universities?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
How should states navigate intensifying conflicts over school curricula and book restrictions?
What should lawmakers do to protect LGBTQ+ Americans amid increasing state-level restrictions?
Should the U.S. adopt a national framework for regulating religious liberties in public institutions?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
Should federal agencies treat domestic extremism as a top-tier national security threat?
What can states do to reduce violent crime without over-criminalization?
What national strategy is needed to protect migrant children from exploitation and trafficking?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
How should states expand mental-health resources in public schools to combat rising youth crises?
Should the U.S. expand “red flag” laws nationwide?
How should the U.S. prepare for climate-driven migration pressures expected later in the decade?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
Should Congress pass a federal law limiting social-media use for minors?
How can the nation reverse falling vaccination rates amid social distrust?
What policing reforms are most urgently needed to restore public confidence in law enforcement?
Rd 2 - 12:00 (Draw at 11:45 in 77-1000)
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
What will rising car insurance premiums mean for household finances heading into 2026?
What steps can the federal government take to ease the rising cost of utilities before winter peaks?
How can Washington reduce the widening gap between wage growth and consumer prices?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
How will persistent cost-of-living pressures shape voter attitudes going into 2026?
What is the most effective federal strategy for tackling the growing national housing shortage?
What role should local governments play in addressing housing instability caused by climate disasters?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
Should the federal minimum wage be raised to counteract inflationary pressures?
How should the federal government expand rental assistance programs in response to rising rents?
Should the U.S. limit LNG exports to stabilize domestic utility prices?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
Should Congress prioritize deficit reduction or stimulus measures heading into 2026?
Should federal policymakers prioritize public housing investment over private-sector incentives?
How should federal regulators intervene to accelerate transmission-line upgrades?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
Should Congress expand the Child Tax Credit to combat growing child poverty?
Should Washington expand nutrition assistance in anticipation of rising food prices?
How can the U.S. prevent water-system failures caused by drought and aging infrastructure?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
How will persistent economic insecurity affect long-term mental health outcomes across the country?
How can the U.S. strengthen social-safety-net programs without increasing fiscal risk?
What can the federal government do to protect seniors from inflation eroding retirement benefits?
Finals - 3:30 (Draw at 3:30)
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
How will continued U.S.–China tension shape global security frameworks heading into 2026?
How will deepening cooperation between Beijing and Moscow reshape global power dynamics?
How will intensifying U.S.–India cooperation affect geopolitical alignment across Asia?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
How should NATO revise its strategic priorities in light of persistent hybrid threats from Moscow?
What will the rise of regional proxy conflicts mean for long-term Middle Eastern stability?
How should the global community condition aid to Baghdad on militia disarmament?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
What diplomatic leverage should the EU use to discourage further Russian aggression?
What can the Arab League do to address the regional spillover of Middle Eastern conflicts?
What diplomatic actions are necessary to stabilize Lebanon’s crumbling political institutions?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
How should the world address worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza heading into winter?
How will worsening drought patterns reshape political tensions in North Africa?
What will the collapse of governance in the Sahel mean for regional refugee flows?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
How will Ukrainian battlefield outcomes this fall shape future peace negotiations?
How should outside powers intervene to stabilize Ethiopia’s growing internal conflicts?
Should ASEAN take a stronger diplomatic stance against great-power militarization?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
What should the African Union do to address the escalating civil war in Sudan?
What will a deepening economic crisis in Argentina mean for regional markets in South America?
How will rising border tensions between India and Pakistan affect regional stability?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
Should Latin American countries coordinate to reduce reliance on U.S. dollar debt?
What diplomatic strategies could ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
Should developing nations pursue more aggressive resource-nationalization policies?
Finals - 5:20
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
What is the best approach to governing rapid advances in artificial intelligence?
What will continued union activity mean for U.S. labor markets in 2026?
What steps should Congress take to protect digital free speech while combating misinformation?
Speaker 2
Speaker 2
Should the U.S. adopt a federal privacy standard to regulate personal data use?
Should Congress expand federal disaster-insurance programs as risks increase?
Should Congress design a national strategy to reduce geographic disparities in economic opportunity?
Speaker 3
Speaker 3
What will the return of high-skilled visa restrictions mean for American innovation and job growth?
How will the growing power competition in Southeast Asia shape global diplomacy in 2026?
What is the most effective path to restoring democratic institutions in West African states that experienced coups?
Speaker 4
Speaker 4
Should the federal government shield economic data agencies from shutdown effects?
What will happen to the European security order if military tensions in Eastern Europe intensify?
What role should international partners play in supporting South Africa’s efforts to reverse institutional decline?
Speaker 5
Speaker 5
How will political instability in nuclear-armed states affect global security in 2025–2026?
Should U.S. allies in Asia adopt more assertive defense postures in response to regional threats?
Should the U.S. pursue a containment strategy toward authoritarian influence abroad?
Speaker 6
Speaker 6
Should the international community recognize cyberattacks as grounds for collective defense?
How can G20 governments coordinate a global economic stimulus package?
Should the UK pursue deeper trade ties with Commonwealth countries to stabilize post-Brexit growth?
Speaker 7
Speaker 7
Should the EU expand deeper defense integration among member states?
Should the G7 strengthen climate-finance obligations for vulnerable developing nations?
How can the EU create a financial shield to protect member states from rising capital-flight pressures?