Questions for the week of May 6th

National

What is the impact of Mueller’s criticism of Attorney General Barr’s summary of his report?

Should the White House designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization?

With Michigan being the latest state required to redraw congressional districts, what does this mean for Republicans in 2020?

International

Is Mr. Guaido’s call for strikes to topple the Venezuelan government going to work?

With the Islamic State’s leader appearing in a video for the first time in five years, does this mean the terrorist organization might finally be near defeat?

With Iran’s GDP projected to contract by 6% this year, what impacts will the government be faced with?

National Forensics Association National Tournament Extemp Questions, Round 3

College extemp competitors received the following questions during the NFA National Tournament held in Santa Ana, California from April 18-22. These questions were given to speakers during round 3.

Should the US support the Arakan Army in its fight against Myanmar?

Can Latin America’s Northern Triangle successfully lobby the international community for aid, post-US withdrawal?

Why hasn’t the US been successful in leading peace talks in Afghanistan?

Will Bibi Netanyahu’s promise to annex portions of the West Bank force a change in Trump administration strategy toward Middle East peace?

Is the US doing enough to protect against space-based attacks?

How are US immigration policies impacting Mexico’s immigration system?

Is the US-Taiwan security relationship still a good idea for the US to maintain?

Should the United States disengage from Yemen?

How can the United States influence Turkey to pursue a more democratic path without sacrificing the countries’ strategic alliance?

Is it time for the US to reassess the level of military aid it is sending to Egypt?

Can the US pressure China enough to meaningfully address the plight of Uighur muslims being detained in the country?

How should the US respond to Russian claims that they have developed hypersonic missile technology?

Is the renewal of US sanctions on Zimbabwe justified?

Is the US any closer to a peace deal with North Korea now than it was before President Trump took office?

How should President al-Sisi of Egypt react to Congress’ allegations of silencing political dissent?

Are US airstrikes against alleged terrorist targets in Africa beneficial to US security interests?

Should the US recognize the International Criminal Court?

What does the growing partisan divide over US policy toward Israel mean for US-Israeli relations?

Has the United States missed its opportunity to oust Maduro from Venezuela?

Has National Security Advisor John Bolton gone too far in his criticism of Theresa May’s ongoing Brexit negotiations?

How, if at all, should the UN respond to the US revoking the visa of ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda?

National Forensics Association National Tournament Extemp Questions, Round 1

In honor of ToC which starts today, 4n6u will be posting questions that college competitors received during the NFA National Tournament held in Santa Ana, California from April 18-22. These were questions given to speakers during round 1.

How will the Supreme Court rule regarding questions of citizenship status on the census?

Will states be able to successfully lobby Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for student loan servicing reform?

Is Joe Biden still the most likely person to win the Democratic nomination for President?

What can the federal government do to fight Russian influence in elections?

Will the push to end the electoral college be successful?

Should Big Pharma be held legally liable for the opioid crisis?

What further steps can Joe Biden take to rehabilitate his image with respect to sexual harassment?

Is Medicare For All too big a step for the American people to embrace?

Will Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt face consequences for accusations of continued lobbying despite his appointment?

How will the departure of Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security impact US immigration policies?

Can Pete Buttegieg sustain his wave of popularity into the presidential primary season?

Should democrats fight for the public release of an unredacted version of the Mueller report?

How should democrats talk about the Affordable Care Act while running for office in 2020?

The First Step Act: boon or bane for proponents of private prison reform?

Is the USDA in bed with the pork industry?

What reforms to the FAA are needed to make air travel safer?

Will any major democratic candidate come out in favor of slavery reparations? 

Will the Trump Administration’s efforts to deter asylum seekers from entering the US have lasting consequences?

What steps should the Federal Government take to further protect the power grid?

Can President Trump succeed in resuming his prior policy of family separation at the Mexican border?

Are the democrats being politically naive by eschewing large donors?