B. Open Extemp Event Prompts
NPDA/Extemp/Impromptu Round 1 10:45am-12:15pm
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
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Is Liz Cheney having any effect on Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy?
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What is the right way for the world to regulate AI?
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Will Ecuador’s war on gangs create greater migrant flows to North America?
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Speaker 2
Speaker 2
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Is the U.S. doing enough to protect trade in the Red Sea?
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Should the US hold Saudi Arabia more accountable for its human rights abuses?
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Should states tighten their school truancy rules?
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Speaker 3
Speaker 3
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Is Justin Trudeau serving his last term as Canadian prime minister?
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Will New York City’s lawsuit against Texas bus companies thwart Greg Abott’s migrant policy?
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Does the National Rifle Association still have significant political influence?
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Speaker 4
Speaker 4
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Are third party candidates good for the 2024 election?
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Should Israel expand its ongoing war to include Hezbollah?
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Is the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty?
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Speaker 5
Speaker 5
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Has Brazil effectively handled the aftermath of its January 8, 2023 protests?
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What impacts will the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance have on German politics?
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How much longer should the U.S. allow Israeli operations in Gaza continue?
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Speaker 6
Speaker 6
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Would a Haley victory in the New Hampshire primary “reset” the GOP race?
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Should the U.S. welcome the election of Lai Ching-te to the Taiwanese presidency?
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What are the potential impacts of the European Union's new digital market regulations on global tech companies?
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Speaker 7
Speaker 7
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In what ways could the results of the most recent midterm elections influence U.S. foreign policy?
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What are the implications of the latest health care reforms in the United States for low-income families?
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What are the potential consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative on global trade dynamics?
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NPDA/Extemp/Impromptu Round 2 2:30pm-4:00pm
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
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What impact will unregulated artificial intelligence technologies have on the U.S. job market?
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How has the role of social media changed with regards to influencing politics?
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What is the future of renewable energy?
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Speaker 2
Speaker 2
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How has the U.S. prepared for upcoming challenges and opportunities in space exploration?
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What effects have climate change had on global economies?
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What technologies should be of focus in the next defense budget?
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Speaker 3
Speaker 3
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What impact will the overturning of Roe v Wade have on how states shape legislation?
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Should countries continue to invest and experiment with genetical engineering?
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What role has globalization played in erasing cultural diversity?
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Speaker 4
Speaker 4
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Should the U.S. adopt a universal basic income strategy?
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What impacts have the scientific community felt due to the U.S. being on the metric system?
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How will the United States handle the recent news about China’s military?
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Speaker 5
Speaker 5
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Should governments regulate the use of facial recognition technology, and if so, how?
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Does the US need to change its strategy with North Korea?
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Will independentist movements in Europe weaken or strengthen the EU?
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Speaker 6
Speaker 6
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What are the prospects for peace in the Middle East in light of recent diplomatic developments?
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What are the implications of the U.S.-China trade war for global economic stability?
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What impact does the refugee crisis have on the stability and social fabric of European countries?
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Speaker 7
Speaker 7
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What steps should nations take to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks?
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How is the trend towards de-globalization affecting emerging economies?
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What are the potential benefits and risks of the increasing privatization of space exploration?
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NPDA Round 3/Extemp/Imp Finals 6:15pm-7:45pm
Speaker 1
Speaker 1
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What are the most effective strategies for addressing the global water scarcity issue?
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What role should governments play in addressing the mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic?
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How can governments best support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during economic recessions?
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Speaker 2
Speaker 2
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What role do microfinance institutions play in alleviating poverty in Africa?
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What are the key challenges in distributing COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries, and how can they be overcome?
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How effective are current policies in addressing the issue of student loan debt in the United States?
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Speaker 3
Speaker 3
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What ethical considerations should guide the development of AI in healthcare?
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What are the implications of a new space race for international collaboration in space exploration?
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What strategies can be effective in reducing the wealth gap in developed countries?
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Speaker 4
Speaker 4
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How can cultural diplomacy be used to improve international relations?
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What steps are necessary to transition to sustainable transportation systems globally?
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How should governments balance individual privacy rights with national security in the digital age?
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Speaker 5
Speaker 5
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What lessons can be learned from the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic for future health crisis?
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How effective are international agreements like the Paris Climate Accord without the participation of major polluters?
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What impact has remote learning technology had on the traditional educational system worldwide?
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Speaker 6
Speaker 6
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How is the rise of virtual reality technology likely to impact social interactions in the next decade?
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What are the effects of globalization on preserving indigenous cultures around the world?
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How can education systems globally adapt to teach media literacy in the age of misinformation?
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