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  • This house, as the 14th Dalai Lama, W publicly declare that there will be no 15th Dalai Lama.

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    The Dalai Lama is a title given to the spiritual leader of the Gelug school, the newest and most dominant of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The incumbent 14th Dalai Lama is known for his work in overcoming sectarian divisions and representing unified Buddhist values and traditions. After the annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China, he escaped to India after the failed 1959 Tibetan uprising, where he continues to live in exile while remaining the spiritual leader of Tibet. Traditionally, the Dalai Lama is believed by adherents to be able to choose the body into which he is reincarnated, and upon his death, a search for the Lama’s reincarnation is conducted alongside a consultation with his personal oracle. The Chinese Communist Party has stated its intention to be the ultimate authority on the selection of the next Dalai Lama, and have even enshrined this right into Chinese law.

    LUMS Asians x OPFDC 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-11-10

  • This House, as the captain of the youth women’s soccer team, would accept the offer.

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    You are the captain of the Bangladesh youth women’s soccer team that has just won the Asia Cup. In Bangladesh, women athletes often do not receive the institutional support or respect they deserve. Through your leadership, you have rallied your team to international acclaim. Recently, a Western European club has offered you a contract to play for them, which would mean prioritizing your professional career abroad over focusing on your national team.

    LUMS Asians x OPFDC 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-11-10

  • This house, as a developing nation, would attempt to emulate the economic and cultural strategies of the Four Asian Tigers, as opposed to a Western-style development strategy that emphasizes establishing strong democratic institutions, gradual market reform, civil liberties and human rights protections as preconditions for economic progress

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    The "Four Asian Tigers" is a term that refers to the economies of Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They are characterized by rapid industrialization throughout the latter half of the 20th century that skyrocketed the nations to massive developments through a combination of free- market policies, heavy investment in education and training, strong exports, and cultural workaholism.

    UBC Summer HST 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-04

  • This house opposes the focus on colonial determinism in Philippine academia.

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    Determinism is the view that all events/situations at a given point in time are determined completely by previously existing causes. Colonial determinism refers to the notion that conditions within postcolonial countries are entirely determined by their colonial past.

    Parliamate British Parliamentary 2025 · Highschool Finals · 2025-11-01

  • This house regrets the rise of the “Imperial Manila” narrative

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    In the Philippines, the phrase “Imperial Manila” is often used by people from regions outside the capital, especially from the South such as Mindanao, to describe how the national government and elites in Manila centralize resources and development in the capital. This narrative was largely used by populist Rodrigo Duterte to secure his presidency in 2016.

    Parliamate British Parliamentary 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-11-01

  • This house would abolish conscription in South Korea.

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    In South Korea, conscription has been a legal requirement for all male citizens since 1957. According to the countrie's rules, all men who turn 18 are required to serve in the armed forces for a minimum of 18 to 21 months.

    South Atlantic Debate Championship 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-11-01

  • This house predicts that the new leadership in South Korea and Japan will lead to a stronger trilateral security cooperation.

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    Both South Korea and Japan saw a change in leadership in 2025: centre-left Lee Jae-myung was elected president in South Korea, and Sanae Takaichi of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) became the country's prime minister. Up until now, there has been a gradual rapprochement between South Korea and Japan, and the security cooperation among the two countries and the US (referred to in the motion as "trilateral security cooperation") has been on the rise.

    Hit-U Intervarsity 2025 · ラウンド3 · 2025-11-01

  • In highly competitive societies (e.g. India, China), This house prefers instilling children with traits of personality [A], as opposed to traits of personality [B]

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    Personality [A] is characterised by a focus on the individual being self- reliant and resilient. The norm is to be direct, blunt, and not averse to confrontation. Personality [B] is characterised by a focus on the individual focusing on the preservation of relationships. The norm is to be pleasant, appeasing of others, and averse to confrontation.

    DTU Pre-Worlds 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-11-01

  • This house believes that India should introduce a cap and trade system as opposed to any other emissions regulations

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    Under a cap and trade model, the government sets a "cap" on the total amount of carbon emissions allowed, then assigns carbon emission permits to companies. A base amount of these permits are assigned to companies, with the rest auctioned off by the government. Companies may "trade" them depending on how much they individually pollute.

    King's College London Intervarsity 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-11-01

  • This house supports the use of 'political knifing' of the Visayas regions against the imperial Manila narrative

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    "Political knifing" can refer to the figurative use of damaging political tactics. Figuratively, it describes using political maneuvering, backstabbing, or sabotage to undermine opponents.

    3rd Visayas Novice Debate Cup · High School Semifinals · 2025-10-25

  • This house believes that CJ Opiaza should not accept the crown

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    In pageantry, "in the case that the winner failed to fulfill her duties, the first runner-up will take her position." Recently, Miss Grand International dethroned their reigning Miss MGI 2024 Rachel Gupta of India for her inability and unwillingness to fulfill her responsibilities. Gupta gave her own statement accusing that the organization has mistreated her, the org was quick to deny this. CJ Opiaza is the first runner-up and is set to be the first MGI titleholder from the Philippines.

    3rd Visayas Novice Debate Cup · Round 2 · 2025-10-25

  • This house believes that the belief in Tadhana has no place in modern-day Philippine society

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    Tadhana is the Filipino belief in fate or destiny where outcomes in life are pre-determined by some divine entity.

    3rd Visayas Novice Debate Cup · Round 4 · 2025-10-25

  • This house believes that the Filipino belief in "Gaba" has done more harm than good

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    "Gaba" is loosely used to determine person's fate and destiny according to the actions they commit. It is the karmic justice that says people who do good will be rewarded and people who do bad will be punished.

    3rd Visayas Novice Debate Cup · Open Finals · 2025-10-25

  • This house believes that Singapore should re-introduce the jury system for capital offences

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    For the purposes of this debate, the jury system refers to a sworn body of randomly selected adult citizens (jurors) in criminal courts who are convened to hear evidence, make findings of fact, and render an impartial verdict officially submitted to the court, or to set a penalty for the offender. The jury system was imported into Singapore under colonial rule. In 1960, Singapore restricted jury trial to capital offences (i.e., offences that are punishable by death), and abolished the system altogether in 1970.

    Institution of Business Administration Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-10-24

  • This house prefers Kyoto where zoning bylaws impose more strict limits

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    Zoning bylaws are tools used by municipalities to regulate the use of land. Zoning bylaws include restrictions on building heights, setbacks, site coverage, etc. In 2023, Kyoto City partially relaxed its building height restrictions. Along major roads near Kyoto Station height limits on buildings were eased. In areas facing major roads around Yamashina Station the restrictions were lifted entirely, provided certain conditions are met. For example, if a building includes retail space on the ground floor, constructing high-rise condominiums with over 20 stories is now possible. However, the existing regulations remain in place in the city center. (i.e.In the central arterial roadside districts, buildings are limited to a height of 31 meters, while in the inner mixed-use residential and commercial zones, the limit is 15 meters or less)

    Autumn Tournament 2025 · Rookie部門決勝 · 2025-10-18

  • This house supports the reforms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease international trade in the rupee

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    As of October 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a series of reforms to ease and facilitate international trade in the rupee. These reforms include: (i) easing the process for foreign banks to open an SVRA*, (ii) allowing SVRA account surpluses to be invested into corporate and government bonds, (iii) allowing authorised dealer banks in India to lend in rupees to neighbouring countries, (iv) establishing a transparent reference rate for currencies of India's major trading partners, and (iv) easing regulatory burdens for non-resident Indian entities looking to establish business in India. *A special rupee vostro account (SVRA) is an account held by an Indian bank on behalf of a foreign correspondent bank. The SVRA stores the foreign bank's rupee balances for the purposes of settling international trade transactions.

    Malaysia Pre-WUDC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-10-18