Domestic Extemp Questions
- How could recent Supreme Court rulings reshape federal regulatory authority in 2026?
- Should the federal government intervene more aggressively to address rising housing costs?
- How is increased state-level abortion legislation affecting national electoral strategies?
- What role should the federal government play in regulating artificial intelligence development?
- How will ongoing U.S.-China economic tensions impact American manufacturing jobs?
- Is the current U.S. asylum system sustainable amid record migrant encounters?
- How might expanded executive power claims affect the balance of powers?
- Should the U.S. rethink its approach to student loan forgiveness ahead of the 2026 midterms?
- How is political polarization influencing public trust in democratic institutions?
- What are the long-term implications of declining local journalism for U.S. democracy?
International Extemp Questions
- How will renewed instability in the Red Sea affect global trade routes?
- Is the European Union prepared to handle another major energy shock?
- How could leadership changes in Mexico alter U.S.–Latin American relations?
- To what extent is climate migration reshaping regional security dynamics?
- How will expanding BRICS membership challenge Western-led economic institutions?
- Can Japan maintain its pacifist stance amid rising regional security threats?
- How is Africa’s growing youth population influencing political reform movements?
- Will continued sanctions push Russia toward deeper dependence on China?
- How might escalating tensions in the South China Sea impact ASEAN unity?
- Is the two-state solution still viable amid shifting Middle East power dynamics?