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Mohamed Elrayah
Question: What can Pedro Sanchez do to address his domestic popularity crisis? Thought Process: Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain continues to face significant domestic disapproval because of deepening economic pressure, fragmentation in his governing coalition and the country’s political polarization. All these conditions have pushed Sanchez to act quickly to control the political […]
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March 5th, 2026 Question: How will prolonged instability in the Strait of Hormuz reshape global energy markets? Thought Process: As the war in Iran continues, Iran has enacted a de facto blockade, threatening that ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage from the Arabian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, will face […]
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February 19th, 2026 Question: What can Congress do to address rising housing costs? Thought Process: America faces an increasingly large housing crisis, ultimately boiling down to a lack of supply and high demand. Congress has limited power over the municipal levers that would need to be pulled to fully enact solvency for the U.S. housing […]
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January 23rd, 2026 Question: What role should the federal government play in regulating artificial intelligence development? Thought Process: As AI integration reaches a critical mass in 2026, the debate has shifted from if the government should intervene to how it should do so. While the private sector drives innovation, the federal government faces pressure to […]
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January 9th, 2026 Question: How will internal GOP leadership tensions affect legislative productivity in 2026 Thought Process: Over the last few months, deep rivalries and divisions within the Republican Party in congress have emerged. With hard-hitters like Marjorie Taylor Green and Thomas Massie continuing to shift away from mainstream MAGA politics, the republican majority shrinking, […]
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Question: How should California strengthen its wildfire preparedness strategy? Thought Process: California has seen major deficiencies in its response and preparedness for ravaging wildfires. Just last year, the Palisade wildfires swept through Southern California, destroying homes and thousands of acres of property in its wrath. Concerns over how prepared California was for the catastrophe has […]
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Nov. 21, 2025 Question: How should Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo respond to rising anti-government protests? Thought Process: A few weeks ago, Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was killed after echoing calls for combatting the cartels, sparking major protests against the government and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. Since coming into office, Sheinbaum has held significant popularity, […]
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Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical A group of high school students team up to create a new strain of influenza using a rotten piece of cheese recovered on the campus grounds, the new strain quickly spreads and infects communities. How can the US best respond to this new pandemic?
Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical John Cena makes a political run, becoming Mayor of Los Angeles in a tight competition; it all goes wrong when Cena turns out to be invisible, making it impossible for constituents and employees alike to see him. How can local officials work with the invisible mayor to solve […]
Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Hypothetical Tim “Apple” Cook releases an army of “iSoldiers” to the streets, in an attempt to launch a full takeover of major cities like New York and Los Angeles. How can the Federal Government best respond to the unrest and violence that follows?
Question: How are higher H-1B fees affecting the American tech industry? USX Thought Process: President Trump’s recent policy changes to H1B Visas have stirred controversy and concern in America’s Tech industry. With a yearly price tag of $100,000 on each H1B visa holder, the future of the visa and its viability for these companies has […]
Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Weekly Hypothetical: Spongebob comes to life in the form of a megasized sponge, sucking up the waters at Lake Victoria in Uganda and depleting the Nile’s freshwater supply. How can African Governments best respond to the drought that follows?
Question: How will Japan’s prime minister resignation impact leadership and Asian stability? Thought Process: When answering this question, it’s vital to consider Japan’s influence in the South East Asian region, and how domestic politics can spill over into Diplomacy. Shigeru Ishaba’s departure from the premiership is paving the way for a consistent pattern of a […]
Domestic Extemp Questions International Extemp Questions Weekly Hypothetical A chemical gas is released into the streets of Florida and Governor Ron Desantis and other officials become Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, declaring Florida as an independent Teenage Mutant Ninja State. What steps should the Federal Government take to maintain order and bring Florida back into the […]