Foreword: Here, I have collected a few issues that will certainly appear at nationals, even if not directly. First, we will examine North Korea and its current behavior. Second, we have to take a look at the upcoming elections in Iran, as they are bound to impact affairs in the region quite a bit. Third, we'll delve into Barack Obama's recent international tour to learn about its effects. Finally, we need to understand some basic strategy for the National tournament.
This is my last Finalist File! I hope you enjoyed them or at least learned a thing or too. It's been a real thrill giving back to a community I care deeply about. I'm always available to anyone looking for help.
It's Nationals time! I hope you're ready, and good luck. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you prepare. I got a lot of help from a lot of different sources during my high school career. I'm always willing to try to repay that favor.
Resolved: That the United States should normalize relations with Cuba.
Foreword: Congratulations on qualifying for the National Tournament! This topic is challenging. It will require you to understand the history of the relationship between the United States and Cuba as well as Cuba’s internal political environment. The U.S. has maintained a comprehensive economic embargo against Cuba for five decades and diplomatic relations between the countries have been suspended during the same time frame. The goal of the embargo is to isolate Cuba and precipitate regime change. The embargo has failed to bring about a democratic revolution on the island, but is now the time the reverse our policy approach in favor of normalization? I always receive many questions on how you should approach the national tournament. If you intend to win, spend the next month reading everything you can. Be more informed than your opponent, and put your information in context. The strategy guide should have you well on your way.
If you have any questions or want to run ideas by me, send an e-mail to Michelle@finalistfiles.com or write on the “Public Forum Debate” Facebook Group wall. The earlier you get your questions to me, the more time I will be able to spend on a response. I will also be at the national tournament so make sure you stop by the Finalist Files table at registration and throughout the week. Finally, if you are a junior or underclassman, consider attending debate camp this summer! I will be teaching at Florida Forensics Institute in Fort Lauderdale July 17-31.
I look forward to watching you in the final round!
In recent years, questions about health and environment have been cropping up more and more often. However, few understand how closely linked health and environment are. First, we will examine global warming, and consider some of its impacts. Second, we have to take a look at the Kyoto Protocol, to grasp what is being done about global warming. Third, we'll delve into global water shortages to understand some of the ways global warming is felt. Finally, we need to study the growing threat of swine flu, because it is becoming more and more real.
Good luck as we get near nationals! Facebook questions.
Foreword: One of the most popular topic areas in late rounds is always international organizations. Even if a question does not directly address an international organization, odds are analysis concerning one of these organizations will still be relevant. First, we will examine the International Monetary Fund, which many expect will play a major role in the current economic cycle. Second, we have to take a look at the rising eastern power bloc of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Third, we'll understand the development of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Finally, we need to study the thread that holds the international community together, the United Nations.
Foreword: We've gone through the world, so I just moved down the list of last year's NFL national tournament round topics. I picked the topic that everyone wants to hear about right now anyway: the world economy. Unfortunately, the economy is sagging. This means a lot of economics speeches will look the same. The key to differentiating yourself in these rounds is how well you can explain it. Understanding the theory is imperative. So this month, I took a more theoretical approach. First, we will examine the tools governments have to handle recessions. Second, we have to understand the credit crunch that caused the global slowdown. Third, we'll take a look at the theories of Thomas Malthus and the economics of Africa. Finally, we need to study the rise of the Chinese model in the international community.
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