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2019 (43 motions)
THS state attempts to help their citizens find and sustain love (e.g. subsidizing subscriptions to matching agencies such as match.com, significant funding for research on what makes a relationship last, creating courses on how to woo and keep a spouse) / EC apoya que el estado busque ayudar a sus ciudadanos a encontrar y mantener el amor (ej. Subsidiando suscripciones a sitios de citas como match.com, financiando significativamente investigaciones sobre cómo hacer que una relación perdure, creando cursos sobre cómo sorprender y conservar a tu pareja)
Pan American Debating Championships 2019 · 3
THS countries granting rights to nature
Pan American Debating Championships 2019 · Open_Final
THBT EU should not offer the UK another extension on Brexit after October 31.
Prague Open 2019 · 3
THBT the fight against Climate Change should include taking international action against sovereign countries (such as exclusion from international institutions, sanctions, military intervention, etc.), which allow environmental abuses through direct action or negligence
Prague Open 2019 · Open_Final
THBT it was against the interest of Syrian Kurds to align themselves with the West in the Syrian Civil War.
Ljubljana IV 2019 · 4
THR the integration of PR China into the global economy.
Ljubljana IV 2019 · Open_Semi
This House, as the Iranian government, would fulfill its obligations under the JCPOA
European Round Robin 2019 · 5
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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal, is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program between Iran, the US, the European Union, China, and Russia. The agreement imposed a set of restrictions aimed at prohibiting Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons for 15 years in exchange for lifting international sanctions. Iran has breached the limit set for uranium enrichment under the JCPOA in light of US sanctions imposed after the US withdrew from the agreement.
This House supports the US's use of economic warfare (eg. tariffs, targeted sanctions, etc.) against China in order to force compliance with the rules of the global economic order (eg. opening up its economy, protecting intellectual property, not engaging in currency manipulation, etc.)
Estonia Debate Open 2019 · 2
TH regrets the Westernisation of the elites in post-colonial societies. (e.g. speaking predominantly in English, wearing western clothing, going to schools and/or universities in the West, consuming predominantly Western media)
Estonia Debate Open 2019 · 4
This House believes that the EU should pursue further relations with China, at the expense of relations with the US.
Cracow Open 2019 · 2
THW NOT enforce pharmaceutical patent infringements within developing nations
Vienna IV 2019 · 5
THBT companies should pay corporate tax in all countries that they operate in (proportional to the amount of revenue made in that country), as opposed to only the country that their headquarters are registered in.
Poznan Open 2019 · 2
THR the demonization of Russia in Eastern European countries.
Poznan Open 2019 · 3
The year is 2020 and in the UK a second referendum on Brexit has reversed the original decision. TH, as the EU, W not allow the UK to cancel Brexit.
Poznan Open 2019 · 4
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For the purpose of this debate Article 50 can be only revoked bilaterally, i.e. the UK cannot leave the EU without EUs consent.
THW grant Maduro and main officials of the Venezuelan regime amnesty in exchange for handing power over to Juan Guadio.
UDP Open 2019 · 5
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Nicolàs Maduro is the current president of Venezuela. On 23 January 2019, the President of the National Assembly and the leader of opposition Juan Guaidó, declared himself interim President.
THW prohibit hedge funds from purchasing sovereign debt issued by countries nearing insolvency
LUMS Asians' Debate Open · 1
TH, as Xi Jinping, would remove Hong Kong's Special Administrative Status
LUMS Asians' Debate Open · 2
THR the erosion of national sovereignty by large supranational bodies (eg the EU and the UN)
LUMS Asians' Debate Open · 2
THBT the EU should expel member states who join the Belt & Road initiative
UBC IV 2019 · 3
ASSUMING IT WOULD BE ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE TO BECOME STATELESS, THW CREATE A MARKETPLACE FOR THE BUYING AND SELLING OF CITIZENSHIP BETWEEN PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS
All-Nigeria Universities Debate Championship 2019 · 6
That the Bretton Woods institutions (i.e. the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank) have done more harm than good.
Easters 2019 · Open_Semi
THBT GLOBAL SPORTS GOVERNING BODIES (EG. FIFA) SHOULD PRIORITISE GEO POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN SITUATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
WW III · 3
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Geo politics considers the interrelation of nations with respect to the fabric of international relations (war, conflict, diplomacy, competition , etc) governance institutions, trade and the coalescing of cultures.
This House Would not intervene in the internal affairs of Venezuela
Western Washington University 2019 · 5
THBT the United States, when confronting organizations designated as terrorist groups, should pursue a strategy of engaging with perceived moderates within the group's leadership in an attempt to exact concessions (e.g., prisoner exchanges, cease-fires, or political freedoms for minorities under their control) rather than pursuing a policy of explicit non-engagement.
Bard IV · Open_Quarter
THBT small island nations should declare a state of emergency due to climate change
Bard IV · Novice_Final
THW militarily intervene in Venezuela
Joynt Scroll 2019 · 2
THBT African Countries should pivot towards the Global East rather than the Global West.
Joynt Scroll 2019 · 2
THBT the UK Parliament should cancel Brexit
Joynt Scroll 2019 · Open_Final
TH, as the US, W compel US tech companies that have supplied and/or aided the creation of China's surveillance network to sabotage the system (i.e. surveillance, social credit, firewall).
Philippines National Debate Championship 2019 · 6
THBT the UN should cease facilitating the writing of a new Syrian Constitution until the "Syrian-led, Syrian-owned" Constitutional Committee agrees to include representatives from the Syrian Kurds.
Philippines National Debate Championship 2019 · 4
THBT the west should have treated Russia as a post soviet state rather than a continuation of the USSR
Imperial Novices 2019 · Open_Final
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The Soviet Union was dissolved in December 1991. At the time, no one expected the USSR to collapse. What followed was: the reunification of Germany; 15 independent states (such as: Russia; Ukraine; Latvia; Kazakhstan and Georgia); as well as the liberation of Eastern Europe (e.g. Poland). The West - US and Western European nations - broadly adopted a policy of providing aid to post-Soviet states, as well as expanding commercial and military ties. This later included the expansion of the EU and NATO into the former USSR sphere. Russia was mostly excluded from this positive western engagement and was given the both the rights of the USSR (veto power within the UN) as well as the original sin of the former republic.
TH, in China's place, would abolish ""one country, two systems"
II Rio São Paulo Tournament · Open_Semi
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"One Country, Two Systems"" is a Chinese principle made by Deng Xiaoping for the country's reunification in the end of the XX Century. This principle guaranteed to Hong Kong and Macao the power to decide over their own administrative and economic systems.
THBT newly liberated colonies that are ethnically diverse should not adopt the language of its ethnic majority as its national language.
9th Zamboanga Debate Open · 4
TH regrets amnesty laws promulgated at the end of Latin American's military dictatorships.
II Fluminense Debate Tournament · 5
TH would hold accountable the Brazilian government for corruption cases involving Brazilian companies in other Latin American countries
II Fluminense Debate Tournament · 3
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The corruption scandals investigated by Car Wash Operation had repercussions beyond the Brazilian territory. That's the case in Peru, where four former presidents are investigated for relations with the company Odebrecht.
TH, in the Brazilian government's place, would welcome the Venezuelan immigrants.
II Fluminense Debate Tournament · 2
THR the attachment of national pride to one's consumption
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · Novice_Final
THBT the Philippines should scrap the AAL
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · Open_Semi
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The Automatic Appropriations Law (AAL) compels the government to set aside a substantial portion of its annual budget for debt payments before allocations are made for social and economic services.
THR Canada's decision to describe the disappearance and murder of its Indigenous women and children as genocide
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · 5
THS the US ban on Huawei
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · 4
In light of recent events, TH, as Iran, would continue to comply with the Iran Nuclear Deal through strategic patience
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · 4
TH, as an individual migrating to another country, would break up with their significant other over pursuing a long-distance relationship
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2019 · 3
THBT ASEAN should follow the supranational model of the EU.
ASEAN Debate Invitational 2019 · 2
2018 (75 motions)
This house, as Iran, would cease all support for military groups in the Middle East (e.g. Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, etc.).
Mexico WUDC 2018 · 7
This house believes that ASEAN should negotiate all investment deals with Chinese government entities as a bloc (with decisions made by majority vote of its members), so that no member state can enter into investment deals without the rest of the world.
Mexico WUDC 2018 · Open_Partial_Double_Octos
This house would create an international court with the ability to classify national debt as "Odious Debt" at the debtor nation's request and remove the obligation of that nation to pay.
Mexico WUDC 2018 · Open_Semis
This House believes that states should seek to participate in multinational currency unions
UBC IV · 2
This House believes that the US should make aid to Israel conditional on the establishment of peace talks with Palestine
UBC IV · Open_Semis
THW impose legal obligations on major online media companies (YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, etc.) to censor the Manosphere. (e.g. blocking accounts, taking down content)
Inner Temple IV 2018 · 4
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The manosphere is is an informal network of blogs, forums and websites where commentators focus on issues relating to men and masculinity, as a male counterpart to feminism or in opposition to it. Many of these are men-only spaces. Common topics include men's rights, father's rights, anti-feminism, pick-up artistry and male victims of abuse. These online platforms are also frequently involved in organising and calling for the online harassment of prominent female figures. Motion: THW
THBT African states should extend dual citizenship status to members of their diaspora, including the right to vote in elections, and right of return, as part of the AU's diaspora initiative.
Maynooth Open 2018 · 5
TH, As the EU, would trigger Article 7 if Hungary failed to commit to democratic reform
Maynooth Open 2018 · Open_Semis
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Article 7 of the TEU, is an EU infringement procedure to be used against member states that have committed fundamental rights violations. It allows to European Council to suspend voting rights and impose sanctions on those member states. Motion: TH,
This House believes that prominent individuals outside politics (e.g. business leaders, celebrities) from developing countries should emphasize the positive aspects of their country, rather than the negative aspects when speaking on an international platform
Novi Sad Open 2018 · Open_Final
This House Regrets the glorification of the immediate postcolonial leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · 4
This House Believes That South Korea should abandon the goal of, and all policies which aim at, Korean reunification
Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · 5
This House, as Colombia, would cease cooperation with the USA in the War Against Drugs
Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · 7
THBT the IMF should require direct control over a country's monetary policy as a condition of national bailouts.
Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · Open_Quarters
THBT the EU should decriminalise human smuggling*. * Human smuggling is the aiding of a willing person to illegally cross a border. It is distinct from human trafficking, in which the person does not consent.
Novi Sad EUDC 2018 · ESL_Quarters
THBT India should actively oppose Chinese aggression in Asia
Cedar College Debating Championship 2018 · 4
TH regrets that President Obama did not enforce the 'red line' in Syria
Joynt Scroll (NZ Prepared Debating Tournament) · 3
You are one of New Zealand's top historians and have been asked by the Waitangi Tribunal to provide a record of harm borne by an iwi. You are confident your report will be accepted as true. This house would alter the historical documents to increase the iwi's likely Treaty settlement.
NZ Easters 2018 · 5
This House believes that the open immigration policy is not good for Germany
Tilbury House Cologne Open 2018 · Open_Semis
THBT Putin is good for Russian power on the international stage
Sofia Open 2018 · 2
THBT the western companies and investors should pull out of the Saudi Arabia's Neom project
Sofia Open 2018 · 4
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NEOM is a Saudi project to build a 'Smart' and tourist city on the Red Sea close to the borders of Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. The project aims to attract international investment partly by offering a more competitive and tolerant legal system and environment than the rest of Saudi Arabia. It has been described as an attempt to create an international hub:city such as Dubai or Doha in Saudi. Last week Saudis human rights abuses have been highlighted by the (presumed) brutal assassination of Saudi 'Washington Post' columnist Jamal Khashoggi within the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
TH as the EU would significantly increase sanctions on Russia as opposed to lifting them
Roosevelt Open 2018 · 3
This House Believes That academic journals should not publish articles that characterize colonialism as positive
China BP · 5
This House, as Iran, Would resume its nuclear weapons program
China BP · 8
This House Believes That President Vladimir Putin is good for Russia
China BP · Open_Quarters
This House believes that United States foreign policy should seek to significantly restrict Iran's influence over Syria
HWS IV 2018 · 4
This House supports the US's use of economic warfare (tariffs, targeted sanctions, etc.) against China in order to force compliance with the rules of the global neoliberal economic order (opening up its economy, protecting intellectual property, not engaging in currency manipulation, etc.)
Yale IV 2018 · 3
This House believes that developing countries should never commit to having their sovereign debt disputes settled by courts in foreign countries
Yale IV 2018 · 5
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Sovereign debt disputes are disputes between creditors (e.g. institutional investors, hedge funds etc.) and the governments they lend money to. They typically arise over interpretation of repayment terms and in instances of debt restructuring.
This House Regrets The Belief That Technology Firms Will Solve The Climate Crisis
Hart House Inter-Varsity 2018 · 2
This House opposes the continued progress towards deep global economic integration (e.g. very low tariffs and free movement of capital and labour across borders).
Hart House Inter-Varsity 2018 · 5
This House opposes the propagation of Canadian exceptionalism
Hart House Inter-Varsity 2018 · Open_Final
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Canadian exceptionalism refers to the belief that Canada is morally superior to other nations, especially the US, by virtue of being more peaceful, more reasonable and more tolerant and inclusive. It includes the belief that Canada should serve as a model for the rest of the world. Motion: This H
As an author of a non-colonial language (Inuktitut, isiXhosa, Gikuyu, etc) THW only write in one's native language.
Huber Debates 2018 · 2
THBT Canada should take the lead in seeking the diplomatic isolation Saudi Arabia
Huber Debates 2018 · Open_Quarters
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Western countries, like United States and Canada, have close diplomatic and economic ties (like arms deals) with Saudi Arabia. These ties have come under strain, for example after the Canadian foreign minister tweeted negative comments about their human rights record, and after the recent death Jamal Khashoggi. Motion: THBT
"The premises of this mission should be inviolable. The agents of the receiving state may not enter them, except with the consent of the head of the mission." Motion: THW repeal Article 22 Subsection 1 of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Rocky Mountain IV 2018 · Open_Quarters
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The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was written to establish norms and guidelines for treatment of embassies and consulates (aka Mission) in their host nations. Article 22, Subsection 1 of the Convention states: "The
As the US Federal Government, THW significantly increase spending on foreign aid.
Penguin Invitational 2018 · 4
The United States should cease all diplomatic and military operations in the Middle East
UCLA IV 2018 · Open_Semis
TH would forbid western tech companies from accepting chinese standards in order to access the chinese market (e.g. Google accepting censorship, Apple moving servers to china etc).
Israel's English Cup 2018 · 3
TH, as a western democracy, would prefer relations with a stable autocracy as opposed to an unstable democracy
Seattle IV 2017 · 3
TH, as the UN, would facilitate independence referendums when requested by semi-autonomous regions
Seattle IV 2017 · Open_Semis
THS countries withdrawing from the International Criminal Court in order to create their own regional replacements (e.g. an African Criminal Court, an InterAmerican Criminal Court).
Cambridge IV 2018 · 2
THBT post-conflict states should actively promote a unifying national narrative in the history curriculum.
Oxford IV 2018 · Novice_Final
THBT the US should cut all political, economic and military ties with Saudi Arabia.
Oxford IV 2018 · ESL_Semis
THBT it is in the interests of the four central Asian states to establish the CAU. (Infoslide: The Central Asian Union (CAU) was a tentative agreement to establish greater regional cooperation among Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan following the dissolution of the USSR. This included a collective peacekeeping force, closer economic integration (e.g. negotiating as a bloc in international trade agreements, a proposed common currency), and coordinating on foreign policy. The CAU was never fully realized.)
Seattle IV 2018 · 2
THBT the United States should return to the policy of pressuring and sanctioning North Korea
Joensuu Mini 2018 · 4
THW repeal Article 22 Subsection 1 of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Denver IV 2018 · Open_Quarters
This house believes that the West should engage in covert efforts to overthrow Vladimir Putin
Western Regionals 2018 · 4
This house regrets the rise of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Western Regionals 2018 · Open_Quarters
This House believes that prominent individuals outside politics (e.g. business leaders, philanthropists) from emerging market countries with mixed international reputations (e.g. China, India, Iran) should focus on emphasizing the positive aspects of their country, rather than the negative aspects, when speaking on an international platform
Northams 2018 · 6
THBT NATO should end all political, economic, and military support for the Russian Commonwealth.
Shanghai International Debate Open · 4
THBT the IMF should not make financial support conditional on recipient states adopting austerity measures
Shanghai International Debate Open · Open_Quarters
TH as Israel would no longer label itself a Jewish nation state
IUT Professionals 2018 · 2
TH regrets universalization of western liberal values
KUET IV 2018 · 4
This house would require all debaters to pass a course in geography before debating foreign policy motions
Pan Pacific Debate Championship 2018 · 4
TH, as the international community, would support the BDS Movement in light of the Jewish Nation State Bill.
The Nixor College Debating Championship 2018 · 3
TH regrets the USA's decision to leave the UNHRC.
Mehran Debating Championship 2018 · 1
THB the EU should offer automatic membership to any constituent member that leaves the United Kingdom.
KCL Open 2018 · 2
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For the purposes of this debate, "constituent member" refers to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
THW welcome an isolationist America
KCL Open 2018 · Open_Final
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For the purpose of this debate, the term isolationism refers to all aspects of foreign policy, including trade, military, and diplomacy.
THB that it is in China's interest to not retaliate to the imposition of tariffs by the Trump Administration
Athens Open 2018 · 3
THBT the general approach of states should be to repatriate refugees once they no longer have a well-founded fear of persecution or violence.
Athens Open 2018 · Open_Final
This House believes that the Israeli government should grant citizenship to permanent Palestinian residents in Israeli-controlled areas.
MDX Open · Open_Semi
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Israel has about 8.6 million citizens, 2.1 million of whom are not Jewish. East Jerusalem and Area C of the West Bank are Israeli controlled territories; they have a Palestinian population of about 600,000, almost all of whom are not citizens.
This House Would create an international court to prosecute leaders adopting disastrous economic policies
Macau Tournament of Champions BP IV · 2
This House Believes That the EU should employ similar tactics to those Russia used in the 2016 US election in order to undermine the Trump administration
Macau Tournament of Champions BP IV · Open_Semi
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It is a consensus among intelligence agencies that in the 2016 US election the Russian government employed various tactics to affect the result. Those included hacking the servers of the Democratic National Committee and releasing damaging emails, and vast spreading of targeted pro-Trump misinformation through social media
This House regrets the westernisation of the elites in post-colonial countries (e.g. speaking predominantly in English, going to schools/universities in the West, consuming predominantly Western Media).
Macau Tournament of Champions BP IV · Open_Final
This house regrets that President Obama did not enforce the 'red line' in Syria
Joynt Scroll 2018 · 3
This house, as Inda, would embrace China's One Belt One Road Initiative
Joynt Scroll 2018 · 5
TH prefers a global citizenship over national identity
Speak Up 2018 · Novice_Final
TH, as the Arab world, would exclude the US from participating in multilateral agreements between member nations until the US removes its embassy from Jerusalem
Diliman Debate Open 2018 · HighSchool_Semi
THS an integrated energy market within the EU
Belgrade Open · Open_Semi
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In SQ, each EU country negotiates its energy contracts independently. Energy infrastructures are not integrated on an EU level; and unlike other commodities, countries can subject energy to tariffs and other limitations. An integrated energy market would allow EU member states to freely trade energy resources and electricity across borders
TH, as Serbia, would develop closer ties with Russia and Turkey at the expense of ties with the EU
Belgrade Open · 4
"R1: In post-colonial societies, THW require all international media corporations to employ solely domestic journalists in reporting on national news.
Belgrade Open · 1
THR the Philippines' decision to pivot towards China
Newcastle Mixed Doubles · 3
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Under Duterte, the Philippines has set aside a Hague tribunal ruling opposing Chinese expansion in the South China Sea. in return, China has pledged over $24 billion to finance development projects, and is providing weapons for Duterte's fight against drug users
THW abandon all attempts at peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · Open_Octa
THBT the Philippines should lift all restrictions on the foreign ownership of businesses
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · Open_Octa
THBT liberal rabbis should actively denounce Zionism
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · 7
In light of Trump's statement towards North Korea, THBT South Korea and Japan should adopt increasingly aggressive military posturing in the region
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · 5
THBT Asian countries should increase economic ties with China at the cost of reducing Western market power in Asia
Philippines Intervarsity Debating Championship 2018 · 2
2017 (68 motions)
This House believes that South Korea should produce nuclear weapons
Dutch WUDC 2017 · 7
This house believes that countries close to conflict zones should only grant long-term asylum to refugees who agree to one year of military service.
Dutch WUDC 2017 · Open_Partial_Double_Octos
This house, as the state of Pakistan, would officially recognise the state of Israel
Shahjiwana International Debating IV 2017 · 3
This house believes news media in Pakistan, should not invite imans to comment on political issues.
Shahjiwana International Debating IV 2017 · Open_Final
THBT China should join the TPP
Trinity IV · 4
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a free trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam. In recent days, Donald Trump has signed an executive order committing to withdrawing the United States from the TPP.
THBT the USA should militarily intervene in the Philippines
Galway Open 2017 · 3
THBT American news media should cease to invite major Trump surrogates (e.g. Kellyane Conway, Sean Spicer) to comment on news events.
Leiden Open · 1
THBT the West should support the Russian-backed Syrian peace talks.
Leiden Open · 5
THBT the rise in oil prizes does more harm than good
Leiden Open · Open_Semis
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On November 2016, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed to cut oil production by 4.5 % (1.2m barrels a day). This is the first time OPEC has agreed to cut production since 2008. The cut came into effect in Janaury. Brent crude oil has increased from $45 a barrel to $55 since November. Motion: THB
Assuming Belarus agrees, THBT NATO should grant full membership to Belarus contingent on its pivot towards the West in foreign policy and trade
Riga Mini, 2nd edition · Open_Final
This house prefers a world where American and Canadian Multi-National Corporations in South America adhere to the environmental and labour standards of their home countries.
2017 Pan-American Universities Debating Championship · Open_Final
This house, as the European Union, would reject Turkey's membership application to the European Union.
North American Women & Gender Minorities Debating Championship · 3
THBT universities should not interfere with the choices of topics and guests at events organized by their students
Tricity Mini · 1
TH, as the EU, would impose sanctions on Poland for breaching democratic principles
Tricity Mini · 2
THBT Western countries should cease all direct military intervention in Yemen
Empire Debates · Open_Semis
THW withdraw all military aid to Israel
Empire Debates · Novice_Final
THBT social media companies should factcheck posts by world leaders
Colgate Open 2017 · 3
THBT the international community should regard the USA as a rogue state if it leaves or does not abide by the Paris Climate Agreement
Colgate Open 2017 · 5
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A "rogue state" is a term used to describe countries that don't obey international laws and norms and pose a threat to regional or global stability and security. This designation is typically met with heavy economic and diplomatic sanctions on such states.
THBT governments should abandon the strategy of "decapitation" in fighting terrorism.
HWS Round Robin · Open_Final
This House Believes That Israel Should Fine Actors Who Refuse To Perform In Settlements
PEP IV 2017 · 2
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All theaters in Israel receive huge governmental subsidies. Theater companies are required to tour the entire country. Motion: Thi
This House Believes That the U.S. Should Hack China's "Credit Social System" In Order To Disrupt It
PEP IV 2017 · 3
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China's "Social Credit System" intends to use data to measure each citizen's pro- or anti social behaviour (as decided by the Chinese government). China intends to use it to reward and sanction its citizens. Motion: Thi
This House Believes That Republika Srpska Should Be an Independent State
PEP IV 2017 · 4
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Republika Srpska is an entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is populated mostly by ethnic Serbs, while the rest of Bosnia is populated mostly by ethnic Bosniaks and Croats. The majority of Republika Srpska's population wants to secede. Motion: Thi
This House Supports the EU Backed Western Balkans Customs Union, Even at the Price of Terminating the Free Trade Agreement With Russia And of Joining the EU Sanctions on Russia
PEP IV 2017 · Open_Final
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The EU backed customs union is a unified trade space for Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and self-proclaimed state of Kosovo*. Motion: Thi
TH, as China, would abandon all claims on the Senkaku Islands
Trinity Open · 3
THW normalize relations with North Korea (including the removal of sanctions)
Brad Smith Debate Tournament · 2
THR the rise of "global" languages like English
Brad Smith Debate Tournament · 5
TH, as the UN, would give Venezuela humanitarian aid with no strings attached
La Salle IV · 2
THBT it is in China's interest to take the lead in subduing North Korea.
La Salle IV · Open_Quarters
THBT the Rohingya should prioritize advocating for an independent state over citizenship and acceptance within Myanmar
IIT Bombay IV · 4
THW dissolve global human rights institutions in favor of regional human rights institutions
IIT Bombay IV · Open_Final
THW, as the US government, recognize the DPRK as a nuclear state and no longer oppose their nuclear program on the condition they discontinue long-range missile development.
Hart House IV 2017 · Open_Quarters
The United States of Africa is a proposed concept for a federation of some or all of the 55 sovereign states on the African continent. The concept takes its origin from the writing of Marcus Garvey, an influential pan-Africanist leader in the early 20th century.
Hart House IV 2017 · Open_Semis
THW, as President Trump, fire Robert Mueller
Hart House IV 2017 · Novice_Final
THW assasinate Kim Jong-Un
KCL IV 2017 · 5
THBT pro-Palestinian organisations should abandon their support for the BDS movement against Israeli academic institutions and scholars
Huber Debates · 3
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The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement is a global campaign attempting to increase economic and political pressure on Israel, Israeli businesses, and Israeli academic institutions to end what it describes as violations of international law. The movement's goals include ending occupation of Palestinian land and achieve the full equality of Arab citizens of Israel. Motion: THBT
THBT states that are responsible for heavy pollution are morally obligated to sell portions of their land to states under severe threat by climate change
Huber Debates · 5
THBT the African Union should pivot toward the global East rather than the global West
Huber Debates · Open_Quarters
THS the continued remilitarisation of Japan.
Durham IV · 4
TH Prefers Asian Values to Western liberalism
Oxford IV 2017 · 3
THBT investors should cease purchasing bonds issued by the Venezuelan government.
Oxford IV 2017 · 4
THBT that the EU should suspend the voting rights of Poland.
Oxford IV 2017 · ESL_Semis
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Poland's ruling right-wing Law and Justice party have begun to enact reforms designed to curtail the independence of the judiciary and the free press. The EU has the ability, by qualified majority vote (55% of EU states, representing 65% of the EU population), to suspend the voting rights of other Member States who have breached fundamental rights.
THBT Countries whose native language is not English should adopt English as the main language of governance
FinEst 100 Open · 2
TH supports South Korea's rejection of the potential trilateral military USA-Korea-Japan alliance.
NEAO 2017 · 4
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President Moon Jae-in has recently commented that it is not appropriate to develop the cooperation to a level of trilateral military alliance in response to USA's demand for such an alliance. "In response to North Korea's nuclear and missiles provocations, in addition to the cooperation with the US, such cooperation with Japan has also become very important." "But I don't believe that it is desirable to develop the trilateral cooperation into a military alliance." -- Moon Jae-in, Nov 3 2017 Motion: TH
TH supports the creation of an artificial island for those who do not want to live under the jurisdiction of any state.
Munich Open 2017 · Open_Final
This house regrets the rise of international adoption
Sheffield IV · Open_Semis
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In recent years in Western liberal democracies, there has been a trend of adopting from abroad, largely from developing countries. It is often difficult to ascertain the means by which these children are ‚found' as the cost of adoption can make it profitable for the ‚finders' of children. Motion: This
THBT the US should impose sanctions on Myanmar until a safe zone is created in the Rakhine state for Rohingya civilians
Guangdong Debate Challenge 2017 · 4
THW impose high property and land taxes on foreign buyers and owners of property
Guangdong Debate Challenge 2017 · Open_Semis
TH, as the US, would make aid to Saudi Arabia contingent on its full withdrawal from Yemen
Mexican Open · 3
THBT the West should lift all sanctions on Zimbabwe and directly engage with the new government on liberal reforms, as opposed to keeping sanctions and working to bolster the opposition
Lund IV · 4
THW ban ownership of land and property by foreigners and foreign-owned corporations
Lund IV · 5
This House believes that the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe is doing more harm than good.
World Schools Debating Championship, 2017 · 7
This House believes that states should be able to prioritize asylum seekers on the basis of cultural similarity with existing populations.
World Schools Debating Championship, 2017 · 8
THS immigration criteria based around culture - Round 2
NZ Easters 2017 · 2
THBT the European Union should refuse to offer the United Kingdom preferential trade terms - Round 6
NZ Easters 2017 · 6
TH regrets Treaty settlements - Semi Final 1
NZ Easters 2017 · Open_Semis
This house believes that the WTO should allow developing countries to impose policies aimed at protecting domestic industries, even at the expense of harming international trade.
Tallin EUDC 2017 · 2
This house, as Israel, supports the Jewish People's Intelligence Services Doctrine.
Tallin EUDC 2017 · 5
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The Jewish People's Intelligence Services should have a significant responsiblity not only to Israeli citizens' security, ut also to the security of Jewish communities abroad. If this doctrine were adopted, Israel would use significant resources and launch potentially violent operations in order to keep Jewish people safe internationally.
TH as the Kremlin would commemorate the 1917 Russian Revolution as a tradegy rather than a triumph for the nation.
Tallin EUDC 2017 · Open_Final
THW formally recognize an independent Kurdistan.
Denver IV 2017 · 3
THW lift sanctions on Venezuela on the condition that they hold new elections overseen by the international community.
Denver IV 2017 · 5
THBT South Korea should shifts its focus away from its alliance with the United States to strengthen its ties with China.
Western Regionals 2017 · 8
THBT the EU should implement protectionist economic policies targeted towards the UK upon the triggering of 'Brexit"
Western Regionals 2017 · Open_Quarters
THBT Vladimir Putin is a greater threat to the world than Donald Trump.
Western Regionals 2017 · Open_Semis
THW preemptively strike North Korea
Hollatz Debates 2017 · 3
THBT ASEAN should abandon its principle of non-interference in its member states' political affairs
KL Open Challenge · 5
THW prioritize sending oppressed minorities first
BDC Pro Ams 2017 · 3
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The world is ending. A new habitable planet has been found where it is feasible to send the human population. However, the reallocation can only happen gradually with limited portions of the population being reallocated at a time. There are limited wealth and resources that only the first inhabitants get access to.
This house believes that the G20 countries, in order to save the planet from global warming, must adopt more ambitious global CO2 emission reduction targets than those of the Paris Accords
Olimpia di Debate · Open_Final
THBT limiting the negative effects of US monetary policy on foreign economies should become an explicit part of the Federal Reserve's mandate
NALSAR IV · Open_Semi
2016 (14 motions)
THW allow states to use mercenary forces in combat roles in active military operations
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 1
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Mercenaries are soldiers for hire outside of national armed forces. They can be hired either as individuals contracted by a state or through companies offering these services to a state.
THBT all states should collectively aggregate and evenly distribute all revenue from mineral wealth globally on a per capita basis
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 3
THBT the US should withdraw from East Asia and cede regional hegemony to China.
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · 5
THB the West should prioritize stability over exporting democracy in foreign policy
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · ESL_Semis
TH supports the decline of the nations-state's power in an increasingly globalized world.
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · ESL_Finals
THW kill baby Hitler
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · Masters_2
TH regrets mainstream, commercial films that depict historical subjugation and/or crimes against humanity.
Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 · Open_Partials
THBT it is in the interest of the Conservative Government to impose a travel ban on Donald Trump
London Pro-Am · 3
Semi-Final: THBT the USA should make Taiwanese independence a major foreign-policy aim
Inner Temple IV · Open_Semis
THR the Arab Spring
NorthAms · 3
Given the technological capability to disable their nuclear weapons, THW invade North Korea.
NorthAms · Novice_Final
THW break up the eurozone
NorthAms · Open_Octos
THBT it is in the UK's interest to leave the EU
Queen Mary IV · 2
THS The Depiction Of The USSR as Absolutely Evil
University of Latvia Open · 2
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