Domestic Extemp Questions
- Is SpaceX’s IPO overhyped by investors?
- Who will win the democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate seat?
- Will rising demand for AI agents be enough to sustain Nvidia’s stock price growth?
- Will California see two Republicans advance past the 2026 gubernatorial primary?
- How should AI companies adjust their data center practices in the face of growing discontent from local governments?
- How should environmental activists respond to Florida’s move to keep the Florida Right to Clean Water Initiative off of the ballot for the 2026 midterms?
- Will Donald Trump’s vision for monetary policy be fulfilled under Kevin Warsh’s leadership?
- What impact will the Medicare ACCESS Model have on American public health?
- What strategy should James Talarico employ to defeat Ken Paxton in the Senate race in Texas?
- If the democrats win back both houses of Congress, how will immigration policy change in the U.S.?
International Extemp Questions
- To what extent have recent US strikes on Iranian radar and drone command sites increased the risk of a broader regional war?
- How should the international community respond to Iran’s suspension of peace talks with the United States?
- What is the future of NATO?
- Following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, should Gulf states pursue greater collective defense cooperation?
- Will increased defense spending by Japan, South Korea, and Australia strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific?
- Has the United Nations become less effective at managing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran?
- Can China replace the United States as the world’s leading superpower?
- What does the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz show about the vulnerability of the global economy?
- Should NATO expand its military presence in the Baltic Sea following Russia’s recent provocations near alliance territory?
- Following Iran’s missile attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Qatar, how should the United States respond?
Hypothetical Question
A classified Pentagon document is leaked showing that China plans to attempt reunification with Taiwan within the next five years. The leak leads to mass panic within financial markets and emergency meetings among U.S. allies. How should the United States respond?