Sample Extemp Topics

May 4th, 2003

1. The Roadmap to Peace: A new beginning towards peace or a road nowhere?

2. Syria: Is Assad serious about cooperating with the US?

3. Will US plans to move troops to eastern Europe hurt US-German relations?

4. Are elections in Mosul a harbinger for democracy in Iraq?

5. If upheld, would the district court's ruling on campaign finance law emasculate the reforms?

6. What should the US government do about spam?

7. Is the Democrats efforts to filibuster Miguel Estrada nomination due to legitimate complaints or racial politics?