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  • In the pursuit of scientific knowledge, This house would continue the development of Dual-use research of concern (DURC) in biotechnology

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    Dual-use research of concern (DURC) describes research that is intended to provide a clear benefit, but which could easily be misapplied to do harm. This may include the creation of modified viruses to better understand how they function which may risk the use of them to infect animals and people, or the development of aerosol methods to help treat asthma which may be used to improve biological weapons like anthrax, etc.

    LUMS Asians x OPFDC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-10

  • This House opposes the classification of revolutionary paramilitary groups as terrorist organizations by governments

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    For the purposes of this debate, revolutionary paramilitary groups are insurgent organizations that use force to achieve their political motives, which often include claims to social justice and self-determination. Examples of revolutionary paramilitary groups include the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) that aimed to establish a socialist state, as well as the Irish Republican Army (IRA) that aspired to end British rule in Northern Ireland.

    University of Western Ontario Fall High School Tournament 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-11-01

  • This house prefers a secularized portrayal of religious terrorist organizations as opposed to highlighting their religious identity

    Davao Novice Cup 2025 · High School Quarterfinals · 2025-10-18

  • This house believes that progressive theologians should reinterpret “holy war” and “martyrdom” in Abrahamic scriptures (e.g., the Bible, the Qur’an, and the Torah) as purely metaphorical references to inner spiritual struggle and commitment to justice, rather than as literal historical or political commands

    Kamalig Pre-NDC 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-10-04

  • In the pursuit of scientific knowledge, This house would continue the development of Dual-use research of concern (DURC) in biotechnology

    Infoslide

    Dual-use research of concern (DURC) describes research that is intended to provide a clear benefit, but which could easily be misapplied to do harm. This may include the creation of modified viruses to better understand how they function which may risk the use of them to infect animals and people, or the development of aerosol methods to help treat asthma which may be used to improve biological weapons like anthrax, etc.

    VDC Contentions 2025 (English) · Round 4 · 2025-08-28

  • This house supports India's pivot in foreign policy doctrine towards military retaliation over strategic restraint

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    Demonstrative military retaliation refers to a doctrine where the state responds to cross-border attacks or provocations with visible, limited, and targeted military action. Strategic restraint refers to a doctrine where the state deliberately avoids overt military escalation in response to provocations

    K Pre-ABP Debate 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-23

  • In the pursuit of scientific knowledge, This house would continue the development of Dual-use research of concern (DURC) in biotechnology

    Infoslide

    Dual-use research of concern (DURC) describes research that is intended to provide a clear benefit, but which could easily be misapplied to do harm. This may include the creation of modified viruses to better understand how they function which may risk the use of them to infect animals and people, or the development of aerosol methods to help treat asthma which may be used to improve biological weapons like anthrax, etc.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Semifinals · 2025-08-20

  • This house, as a state combating an ethno-nationalist insurgency, prefers to face a geographically clustered insurgent movement over a geographically concentrated one.

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    Geographically clustered insurgent forces are spread out across multiple separate locations or pockets, where the leadership and the bases of the insurgency is heavily decentralized. Whereas geographically concentrated insurgent forces are consolidated in a contiguous territory.

    Kasiyana Open 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-08-16

  • This House Would pardon violent separatist groups for their crimes in exchange for their peaceful surrender

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    Violent separatist groups use armed resistance to seek independence or autonomy from a state. Governments may offer pardons in exchange for their surrender to end conflict, restore stability, and reintegrate militants into society. This strategy prioritizes peace over punishment, aiming to prevent further violence and facilitate long-term reconciliation.

    Tuesday Academy Debate Open · Semifinals · 2025-08-16

  • This house believes the ECOWAS should lead a military intervention in Sahelian states experiencing jihadist insurgencies

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    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional political and economic union of 15 West African countries. ECOWAS has historically promoted regional integration, democracy, and peace, and has previously intervened in member states during political or security crises. The Sahel region—stretching across countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—is currently experiencing a surge in jihadist insurgencies led by groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and ISIS. However since 2021, military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have led to the suspension or withdrawal of these countries from ECOWAS. The new juntas have increasingly relied on Russian paramilitary support (such as the Wagner Group), while traditional foreign partners like France and the United Nations have withdrawn troops from the region.

    North Luzon Invitational Debates 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-07-19

  • This House, as Lila, would surrender and destroy the Hero Gem to stop the terrorist from seizing control of the city

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    Lila is the youngest child of her family of super heroes that have the power of flight and super strength. Their identities are hidden from the public and they live in a 3rd world South East Asian Country. Her older brother, older sister, and parents gain these powers through the Hero Gem which is the only one of its kind. A terrorist group is threatening to kill 100 hostages and seize control of the government. They are demanding Lila and her family to destroy the Hero Gem which would make them lose their powers. In exchange, the terrorists won't carry out their devious acts. If the demand isn’t followed, the hostages and civilians will be killed, the power supply to the city will be cut off, and trade routes that supply essential materials will be blocked to seize control of the city.

    5th Mindanao Novice Cup · College Semifinals · 2025-07-05

  • This House, as an environmental movement in a developing state, would heavily denounce "Eco-terrorism"

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    "Eco-terrorism" refers to the use or threatened use of illegal or violent acts against people or property by an environmentally oriented group. These groups usually carry out these acts for politically environmental reasons.)

    5th Mindanao Novice Cup · High School Quarterfinals · 2025-07-05

  • This house supports Trump's strikes on Venezuelan cartels

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    On September 2, 2025, the U.S. government confirmed that the U.S. Navy carried out a "kinetic strike" on a drug-carrying vessel in the southern Caribbean, allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This action, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people, marks a significant shift in U.S. counter-narcotics policy. The U.S. has designated Tren de Aragua as a "narco- terrorist" organization, a label that provides justification for a more aggressive military response beyond traditional interdiction efforts. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government has condemned the strike as an illegal act of aggression, responding by deploying troops to its borders.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · ESL Finals · 2025-07-05

  • This house supports Trump's strikes on Venezuelan cartels

    Infoslide

    On September 2, 2025, the U.S. government confirmed that the U.S. Navy carried out a "kinetic strike" on a drug-carrying vessel in the southern Caribbean, allegedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This action, which resulted in the deaths of 11 people, marks a significant shift in U.S. counter-narcotics policy. The U.S. has designated Tren de Aragua as a "narco- terrorist" organization, a label that provides justification for a more aggressive military response beyond traditional interdiction efforts. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government has condemned the strike as an illegal act of aggression, responding by deploying troops to its borders.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-07-05