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  • This house, as Caesar, W cross the Rubicon

    Infoslide

    The year is 49BC. The general Julius Caesar is on his way back from a highly successful campaign in Gaul. The Roman Senate, fearing Caesar’s popularity, have issued an ultimatum that Caesar is not to cross the border at the River Rubicon, else he will be named a traitor and create a strong divide in the senate, possibly leading to a civil war. The Senate promises Caesar that if he doesn’t cross the Rubicon and stands down, relinquishing power over his armies, he will be allowed to return to Rome as a regular citizen. If he crosses the Rubicon, he gets the chance to seek ultimate power by capturing Rome.

    SSDC Bogwall Novices 2024 · Non Schools Final · 2024-10-26

  • This house, as Jin Sakai, would kill Lord Shimura

    Infoslide

    The year is 1274 and you are Jin Sakai, a samurai trained from a young age in the ways of honour and discipline on the Japanese island of Tsushima. You were there when the first wave of the Mongol invasion killed all the samurai on the island - except you, who escaped, and your uncle/teacher Lord Shimura, who was kidnapped. He is the only family you have. As you witnessed the devastation wrought by the invaders, you found yourself torn. In your desperation to protect your homeland, you adopted dishonourable tactics (eg mass poisoning, stealth, using explosives) and became known as the feared ""Ghost"" of Tsushima. Only by using these tactics did you repel the invaders and rescue your uncle, becoming increasingly disillusioned with the samurai way as you did. Lord Shimura tells you that he was ordered by the Shogun on the mainland to bring you in to answer for your crimes against the samurai code. You duel and defeat him. As he kneels before you, he asks that you do the honourable thing and take his life so that he doesn't have to live with the shame of his failure and can die a good death.

    SSDC Bogwall Novices 2024 · Grand Final · 2024-10-26

  • That, as the US army, we would relax entry requirements

    Infoslide

    The US Army has consistently failed to meet recruiting targets in recent years, recruiting 20% fewer service members than intended in 2023. The active- duty Army is the smallest it has been since 1940. Entry requirements to the Army are strict: you must pass stringent physical and mental health tests, pass an aptitude exam, have completed high school, and pass a thorough security and background check. The proportion of potential enlistees meeting requirements is at an all-time low.

    Senior IDC 2024 · Round 3 · 2024-10-25

  • That we support increasing military cooperation within ASEAN (e.g. joint military exercises, intelligent sharing, equipment sharing, etc.)

    Infoslide

    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic union of ten member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). In 2023, ASEAN conducted its first ASEAN-wide military exercise not involving any external party.

    Senior IDC 2024 · Semifinals · 2024-10-25

  • Assuming a targeted assasination is feasible, This house believes that it is in the best interest of Israel to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran

    Infoslide

    Ayatollah Khamenei is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the supreme leader of Iran since 1989.

    21st BDC-JDC Pre-Worlds 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-10-24

  • This House prefers a world in which Killmonger defeats T'Challa

    Infoslide

    Wakanda is a technologically advanced nation that has been hidden from the world throughout its history, sticking to isolationism. It is the only nation to possess the metal vibranium, with which the Wakandans have developed technology more advanced than any other nation in existence. T'Challa was crowned king of Wakanda following his father's death. However, his sovereignty has been challenged by an adversary, Killmonger, who plans to abandon the country's isolationist policies and begin a global revolution.* * Note: Only information which can be inferred from the infoslide should be used in the debate. For example, Wakanda exists, but the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe does not

    KNUST Debate Open 2024 · ESL Finals · 2024-10-19

  • This House, as a Republican candidate for Congress in a competitive race in an upper-middle class swing district, would choose to run on a neoconservative policy platform rather than a populist policy platform

    Infoslide

    A "neoconservative policy platform" refers to a set of policies that advocate for free trade, the promotion of democracy, and American military interventions overseas, alongside support for free-market economics and socially conservative values. On the other hand, a "populist policy platform" favours protectionist trade policies, opposes the promotion of democracy, immigration, and military involvement abroad, while still endorsing social conservatism and some free market economic policies. A "swing district" refers to a U.S. Congressional district known for frequently changing party control and regularly having closely contested elections.

    KNUST Debate Open 2024 · Round 2 · 2024-10-19

  • This house, as Egypt, would accept the request

    Infoslide

    It’s 652 BCE. Assyria is the most powerful empire in the world, and is known for its harsh treatment of enemies and territorial expansion. It is currently ruled by Ashurbanipal, a scholar, who was chosen as heir over his older brother Shamash. As a conciliatory gesture, Shamash was appointed as king of Babylonia, a vassal state with a history of uprisings against Assyria. Shamash has declared he is the true king of Assyria and is leading a Babylonian revolt against Ashurbanipal. Egypt is an ancient, proud and wealthy kingdom with lots of agricultural land, and has just gained independence after a successful revolt against Assyria. Shamash asks Egpyt for assistance in his revolt.

    Bhaavarth Pre-WUDC fundraiser 2024 · Open Grand Finals · 2024-10-15

  • This house, as an Eldian child in Marley, Would volunteer to be a Warrior and remain loyal to Marleyan military

    Infoslide

    In an alternate world, Eldians are an oppressed group of ethnic minorities. In the country of Marley, they are forced to live in internment zones and are treated as second-class citizens without any civil liberties. They often live in abject poverty, with underdeveloped infrastructure, and rampant abuse from Marleyan citizens and police. Eldia and Marley are at war, and have regular skirmishes and fights in their conflict. Warriors are Eldian children who volunteer to join the Marleyean military to become Titans, extremely powerful humanoid weapons that transform into giant versions of humans with various mutations that enable them to fight. These fights are often intense and violent. Further, Warriors participate in very dangerous missions, often against foreign Eldians, including espionage where they may have to deceive and manipulate citizens within Eldia for the Marleyean cause. These mutations also mean they have a maximum lifespan of 13 more years from the point of becoming a warrior. In return, Warriors and their family members, including future generations, automatically receive honourary Marleyan citizenship and gain the rights of regular Marleyan citizens, including high- pay and government-provided accomodation and services.

    Bhaavarth Pre-WUDC fundraiser 2024 · Round 5 · 2024-10-15

  • This house, as the United States, would lift restrictions from ATACMS

    Infoslide

    Ukraine is seeking permission to use American ATACMS missiles, which have a range of up to 300km, to target Russian military positions deep in Russian territory. While Britain and France have allowed the use of their missiles, the U.S. has so far restricted ATACMS.

    Bhaavarth Pre-WUDC fundraiser 2024 · Open Quarter Finals · 2024-10-15

  • This house supports a military attack on Israel by the belligerents of the 6-Day War.

    Infoslide

    The belligerents of the 6-Day-War of 1967 against Israel consisted mainly of the countries of Egypt, Syria and Jordan with minor contributions from countries like Iraq and Lebanon.

    LUMS Asians 2024 · U-19 Semifinals · 2024-10-12

  • This house supports a military attack on Israel by the belligerents of the 6-Day War.

    Infoslide

    The belligerents of the 6-Day-War of 1967 against Israel consisted mainly of the countries of Egypt, Syria and Jordan with minor contributions from countries like Iraq and Lebanon.

    LUMS Asians 2024 · Quarterfinals · 2024-10-12