A. Open Extemporaneous Event Prompts
Round 1 11:15 (Group 10:45)
Speaker 1
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Why has the NPT failed to achieve its goals?
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Should the day after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? Should
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Egyptian leaders fear a Syria-like uprising?
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Speaker 2
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Will Saudi Arabia reconsider its rejection of President Trump’s Gaza plan?
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Will Republicans seek to do entitlement reform during the Trump presidency?
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Will U.S. tariffs against Canada provide a boost to the Liberals electoral fortunes?
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Speaker 3
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Is it in Colombia’s best interest to continue fighting an aggressive drug war?
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Does the Democratic Party need a rebrand?
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Is it too late to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon?
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Speaker 4
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If the liberal world order is collapsing, what is replacing it?
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Are Trump’s chaotic flurry of executive orders the new normal?
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How far to the right will Germany’s next government lean?
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Speaker 5
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Should the WHO be rebuilt?
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Will egg prices continue to increase?
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Has Western Europe become too weak to be an effective world leader?
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Speaker 6
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Is Japan on the wrong path to achieve fiscal health?
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Did U.S. markets overreact to DeepSeek?
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Is the world in the midst of a “red tape” revolution?
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Round 2 -12:45 (Group 12:15)
Speaker 1
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Could Trump’s Gaza plan cause significant unrest in Egypt and Jordan?
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How will U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord impact the global fight against climate change?
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What will be the domestic implications of the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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Speaker 2
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Will Bayrou’s no-confidence victory be short lived?
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Will Trump’s tariff wars have a lasting impact on U.S. foreign policy?
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What does Syria need to do to be ready to welcome back its refugees?
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Speaker 3
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Is Vucic’s grip on Serbia slipping?
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Are we in an aviation crisis?
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Is Mexico doing enough to combat fentanyl trafficking?
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Speaker 4
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Will Ahmed al-Sharaa be a warlord, jihadi, nation builder, or some combination thereof?
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What should be Ken Martin’s next steps as DNC chair?
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How will an arrest order against Evo Morales impact the next Bolivian presidential election?
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Speaker 5
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Would it be a mistake for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip?
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What is most responsible for Macron’s low popularity ratings?
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Is the American dream dying?
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Speaker 6
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Should Casey DeSantis run for the Florida governorship?
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Are U.S. fears of Chinese influence in Panama overstated?
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Is South Africa’s land seizure law a mistake?
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Round 3 2:15 (Group 1:45)
Speaker 1
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To what extent is President Trump living up to his campaign pledges so far?
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Does the U.S. need a missile defense system?
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How much of a threat is Lakurawa to Nigeria’s national security?
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Speaker 2
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How would the abolishment of the Department of Education affect special education students?
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How would massive federal layoffs affect the private sector workforce?
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Is there any significance in the ICC’s pursuit of arrest warrants for the Taliban’s leadership?
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Speaker 3
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Are the foundations of the U.S. economy weakening?
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How would the end of PEPFAR affect global health?
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How important is Lula da Silva to the Brazilian political left?
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Speaker 4
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Would another strike strengthen or weaken the Chicago Teachers Union?
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Will the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger hurt Ecowas?
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Was 2024 a bad year for progressive policy goals?
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Speaker 5
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What should the Supreme Court’s liberal wing do in this era of high court conservative dominance?
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Should Rwanda be sanctioned for supporting M23 rebels?
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Does DOGE violate federal transparency laws?
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Speaker 6
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Will the move to dismantle USAID significantly damage U.S. foreign policy goals?
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Why are many African power grids in poor shape?
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Which of Trump’s cabinet members will last the shortest amount of time in his administration?
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Finals 2:15 EXT/PER/PRO/IMP/POE- Prep 2:00
Speaker 1
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Is the rise of artificial intelligence a threat to the entertainment industry?
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What should be the U.S. response to the increasing influence of BRICS on global economics and diplomacy?
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What role does pop culture play in shaping societal attitudes toward mental health?
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Speaker 2
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How are global supply chain disruptions reshaping international trade and economic policies?
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What role should the U.S. play in supporting Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia?
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Is the influence of social media influencers stronger than traditional celebrities in shaping public opinion?
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Speaker 3
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What impact does inflation have on everyday consumers?
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How can international alliances like NATO remain effective in addressing global security threats?
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Has the Marvel Cinematic Universe lost its cultural dominance?
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Speaker 4
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How has the rise of short-form video content changed the way we engage with entertainment?
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Is the shift toward digital currencies the future of the global economy?
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How should the U.S. navigate its relationship with China in an era of military tension?
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Speaker 5
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How does income inequality affect social mobility in developed nations?
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What are the foreign policy implications of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats in international relations?
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Are major pop culture franchises relying too heavily on nostalgia rather than innovation?
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Speaker 6
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What role does climate change policies play in shaping future economic growth?
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How should the U.S. approach climate diplomacy and international environmental agreements in a rapidly warming world?
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Do marginalized communities have enough representation in current pop culture?
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Speaker 7
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To what extent will rising interest rates impact U.S. housing markets?
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Can the U.S. balance national security concerns with humanitarian obligations in its immigration and refugee policies?
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How do streaming platforms change the way we consume and appreciate television and movies?
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