Domestic Extemp Questions
- To what extent has Donald Trump’s tariff policy toward China strengthened the U.S. economy?
- How should the Federal Reserve respond to inflationary pressures tied to tariffs, fuel prices, and global instability?
- Should the United States increase restrictions on artificial intelligence cooperation with China amid rising national security concerns?
- Has the Supreme Court become too involved in policymaking?
- To what extent are current congressional redistricting battles weakening protections established under the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
- Will rising bipartisan concern over executive power lead Congress to reclaim more authority over trade and foreign policy decisions?
- How will growing legal and political battles over immigration enforcement shape the future of federal-state relations in the United States?
- What does the future of U.S.-China relations look like?
- Should the United States continue prioritizing support for Taiwan?
- Is America entering a new era of economic nationalism driven by tariffs, industrial policy, and strategic competition with China?
International Extemp Questions
- To what extent has China’s military activity around Taiwan increased the likelihood of conflict in the Indo-Pacific?
- Should NATO expand its long-term military commitments to Ukraine?
- How should Iran respond to growing international pressure over its nuclear program?
- Is the United Nations losing influence in resolving modern conflicts?
- What does the future of Russia-China relations look like?
- Should the European Union impose stricter migration policies amid rising political backlash across Europe?
- To what extent has the Israel-Hamas War reshaped Middle Eastern diplomacy?
- Will rising tensions in the South China Sea force Southeast Asian nations to choose between China and the United States?
- Should Japan continue expanding its military capabilities in response to regional security threats?
- Is the global economy entering a new era of protectionism driven by supply chain instability, tariffs, and strategic competition?
Hypothetical Question
After the United States and Iran sign a peace deal ending months of conflict in the Middle East, Iran announces plans to rapidly rebuild its military. Should the U.S. continue trusting the agreement?