Questions for the Week of October 1st

Domestic

Will the bipartisan opioid abuse bill passed by Congress have a tangible impact?

Will Amazon’s choice to substantially raise their minimum wage have ripple effects in the retail sector?

Can Democrats retake the Senate?

International

Does Osaka cutting its sister-city relationship with San Fransisco hint at larger American-Japanese tensions?

How will new Iraqi President Barham Salih alter the direction of the country?

With a center-right political party governing Quebec for the first time in 50 years, does it indicate Canada is becoming more conservative?

Questions for the Week of September 24th

Domestic

Should the allegations against Judge Kavanaugh disqualify him from serving on the Supreme Court?

Was the federal response to hurricane Florence successful?

Which base will be more energized by Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court, republicans or democrats?

International

Which Brazilian Presidential candidate is the best choice to tackle the country’s economic woes?

Does Rwanda’s release of more than 2,000 prisoners signal a step towards greater human rights in the country?

What issues should Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe focus on as he begins a new legislative term?

Questions for the Week of September 17th

Domestic

Is the Trump administration doing enough to respond to Hurricane Florence? 

How can head of the FDA Scott Gottlieb tackle the "epidemic" of teen e-cigarette use?

With blue collar jobs growing at their fastest rate in 30 years, why is Trump's approval rating declining?

 

International

Would Theresa May survive a no-confidence vote if Members of Parliament decide to hold one?

Will Hungary reverse its anti-democratic behavior in the face of official condemnation by the European Parliament?

Is Malaysia's push back against Chinese "colonialism" a blueprint for other Asian countries?