Extemporaneum: Speech & Debate Resources

Novice DX: -What was the primary economic lesson to learn from the Day Without Immigrants protests? -Should Paul Ryan continue fighting Donald Trump on the national budget? -What does US pledge to boost anti-ISIS resolve mean for NATO? -Should Trump raise the retirement age to alleviate Social Security funding woes? -Are US-China military relations more of the same under Trump? Varsity DX: -Will the NYPD's curtailment of stop-and-frisk policies lead other cities to follow suit? -Is there a US diplomacy vacuum at the UN in Geneva? -How can the US pursue environmental progress in Greenland, Iceland, and Northern Canada? -How should on-campus gun reform be best approached in the current political climate? -What will Trump's dismissal of civil asset forfeiture laws affect state reform campaigns? Have a great week!

Novice IX: -Is Colombia successfully transitioning to a state of peace? -Is BRICS still a good partnership for Brazil? -Should the UN sanction Syria? -Does Canada need NAFTA? -Are   anti-ISIS coalition efforts to recapture  Mosul faltering? Varsity IX: -Will Russian engagement with Libya benefit efforts to form a unified Libyan government? -How will the IMF's adoption of the renminbi affect Chinese economic influence worldwide? -Should Israel pursue deeper ties with Vietnam?  -Will China take advantage of South Sudan's famine?  -What do Turkish political rallies in Germany mean for future EU-Turkey relations? Have a great week!

Novice DX: -Will the US ever leave Iraq? -How will the Trump Administration affect the higher education market? -Should the US lift sanctions on Iran? -Is there a downside to expanding US-Canadian trade? -Will blazing a low-carbon path pay off for California? Varsity DX: -Does the US's role as a top international arms dealer help or hinder its current foreign policy in the Middle East? -How should David Shulkin approach VA reform? -How will Trump's immigration order affect Detroit? -Is there an impending war between mainstream and alternative media? -Where can Republicans and Democrats find common ground with Scott Pruitt heading the EPA? Have a great week!

Novice IX: -What two candidates will most likely face each other in the French runoff election? -Is Mexico in a good position to make trade demands of the US? -Does Sweden need to re-calibrate its immigration policy? -Is Iran accomplishing its foreign policy goals in aligning with Russia in Syria? -Are Nigeria-South Africa relations on the decline?  Varsity IX: -How could the Chinese public and private sector tackle China's growing trash and pollution problem? -How will the arrest of Samsung's Lee Jae-yong affect the South Korean economy? -Can Turkey's sociopolitical fall from grace be reversed with Recep Erdo ğ an still in power? -What does New Zealand's High Court ruling on Kim Dotcom mean for international digital trade law? -Can Malaysia tip the balance in ongoing North Korea-South Korea tensions? Have a great week!

Novice DX: -What do Trump's recent meetings with foreign leaders signal about US foreign policy going forward? -Is it in corporate America's best interest to fight income inequality? -Does Californian infrastructure need an overhaul? -Will the music industry benefit from prospective Trump economic policy? -Should Judge James Robart's block on the immigration ban be lifted? Varsity DX: -How could the US improve relations with Taiwan while maintaining a "One China" policy? -What should D.C.-area legislators do to combat unemployment resulting from impending federal workforce downsizing ? -Is growing support for "sanctuary states" and "sanctuary cities" a good route for immigration reform? -How can the Trump administration bolster NATO effectiveness in Afghanistan? -Do low natural gas prices ensure a stagnant renewable market for the foreseeable future? Have a great week!

Novice IX: -Is West African sex trafficking being  sufficiently  addressed by national and supranational actors? -Is China's relationship with North Korea sustainable? -Should Scandinavian countries pursue single Nordic citizenship? -What is Turkey's goal in Syria? -Can Justin Trudeau take advantage of immigration woes in the US? Varsity IX: -How can the European Union effectively dissuade the French from a "Frexit"? -What international organization can best engender meaningful reform to turmoil between India and Pakistan? -How will Kem Sokha's appointment as CNRP president affect the Cambodian elections? -How can both Russia and Iran ensure that their current alliance remains mutually beneficial? -What social trend in Argentina stands to affect bordering nations the most?    Have a great week!

Novice DX: -Does Australia still hold strategic significance for the US? -Is Democratic opposition to Neil Gorsuch worth the effort? -Should antifa and black bloc groups be labeled as terrorist organizations? -Are US-Iran relations planted on a solid foundation? -Is Planned Parenthood "too big to fail"? Varsity DX: -How will Jim Mattis affect the Asian Pivot? -What can Snap, Inc. learn from other social media companies to ensure post-IPO success? -How should Ajit Pai pursue bipartisan reform to net neutrality policy? -What will proposed visa reform do to the American economy? -How can the Trump administration tackle underlying problems with the healthcare market? Have a great week!

Novice IX: -Is India pursuing the right path to technological modernization, nationwide?  -What can Ireland look forward to from a Trump presidency? -Does a NAFTA collapse threaten the world economy? -Are conditions right for a sustainable peace in Colombia? -Is Chinese internet access becoming more open or more controlled? Varsity IX: -Are outlets like the Independent right to call Angela Merkel the new "leader of the free world"? -What international issue should Antonio Guterres tackle first as he enters office? -Does pursuing stronger ties with China make sense for the Nigerian economy? -What does Morocco's burqa ban mean for Islamic politics in the Mediterranean region? -Will repealing Romania's controversial graft law restore trust in the government? Have a great week!