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  • This house believes that it is in the interest of developing countries to actively pursue the de-dollarization of their economies amidst Trumps tariff wars.

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    De-dollarization is the move to lessen reliance on the US dollar as the main currency globally and domestically. This involves countries diversifying their currency reserves, encouraging the use of other currencies for trade, and reducing dependence on dollar-based financial tools. The goal is to decrease the dollar's dominance in the international financial system.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-29

  • This house supports the project Rearm Europe.

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    The European Commission's ReArm Europe initiative, unveiled on March 4, 2025, aims to bolster the EU's defense capabilities by mobilizing up to €800 billion over the next decade. This strategic plan seeks to reduce reliance on external allies, enhance military infrastructure, and ensure sustained support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The plan includes suspending EU budget rules to allow member states to increase defense spending, obtaining defense loans from the European Investment Bank, repurposing cohesion funds (used for reducing economic inequality and social disparities between member states) to defense spending. While the European Parliament has shown support for the initiative, certain aspects have been expedited through the EU emergency close, therefore bypassing the EU Parliament's direct approval.

    Eindhoven Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-03-29

  • This house prefers a world with a strong SAARC

    Infoslide

    The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. While the start of SAARC was quite promising, it has not been considered a major contributor in South Asian geopolitics in the recent history.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-03-29

  • DeepSeek is a Chinese Artificial Intelligence company that recently released its R1 model, which has received large attention for rivaling the reasoning and mathematical skills of other popular AI models, including OpenAI's GPT-4 and Meta's LLaMA 3.1. Some of its key differences include claims of using only US$6 million for training its R1 model, being significantly less energy-intensive, and having its algorithms, models, and training details open-source. It has also received criticism for its

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    This house supports the rise of DeepSeek

    Luzon Novice Debate Cup 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-29

  • In light of recent geopolitical developments, This house, as the Ukrainian Government, would commit to total war over strategic restraint in response to its conflict with Russia.

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    Total War is a military strategy where a nation mobilizes all available resources — economic, industrial, technological, and human — to achieve unconditional victory. It blurs the line between civilian and military targets, treating all aspects of society as part of the war effort. This often involves infrastructure destruction, economic disruption, and propaganda to sustain morale.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-03-29

  • This house believes that the interim government in Syria should call an immediate election.

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    In Syria in 2011 there were protests against the autocratic Assad regime. This led to a civil war that lasted from 2012 - 2024 and created mass destruction and displacement. There were multiple rebel groups involved in the opposition to Assad including; pro and anti Kurdish nationalists, secular groups and those funded by regional and foreign powers. The main rebel group is HTS, a group previously associated with Al Qaeda who have had strong control of the north west for the duration of the civil war. The new government, dominated by HTS with some participation from other rebel groups, has currently promised elections in the next 4 to 5 years.

    Durham Schools 2025📚🏫 · Open Semifinal · 2025-03-29

  • This house, as Saudi Arabia, regrets their sporting investment strategy.

    Infoslide

    Saudi Arabia's public investment fund is an attempt at asset diversifcation by the Saudi state. Recently, it has invested billions of dollars into football, golf, tennis, WWE, and more.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 1 · 2025-03-29

  • This house supports unconditional measures to include Afghanistan in the international community

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    Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, a number of western states have severed diplomatic ties and imposed sanctions. Economic deprivation has also significantly increased.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 6 · 2025-03-29

  • This house believes that Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands and Palau should cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and pivot to China

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    Five years ago, Taiwan had six allies in the Pacific. Only three remain: Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands and Palau. All cite democratic and cultural values as the reason behind continuing ties with Taiwan.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 6 · 2025-03-29

  • This house, as a young Samoan player would choose to play Bunnings NPC over an international fixture for Manu Samoa

    Infoslide

    The national rugby teams of Samoa, Fiji and Tonga play their international fixtures at the same time as New Zealand's provincial rugby competition, the Bunnings Warehouse NPC. Bunnings matches pay a higher per match fee than those international fixtures.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 4 · 2025-03-29

  • This house, as New Zealand, would join Pillar Two of AUKUS

    Infoslide

    AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between the US, the UK and Australia. It has two pillars. Pillar One involves the sharing of nuclear submarines. Pillar Two calls for collaboration on advanced capabilities that will involve technology and information sharing.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 6 · 2025-03-29

  • This house believes that the African Union should aggressively pursue sanctions against Rwanda over militarily engaging the M23

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    The M23 movement, a Tutsi-led rebel group, operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been accused of committing human rights abuses, including mass killings and sexual violence. Reports, including those from the United Nations, suggest that Rwandan Government has funded, trained, and equipped the M23 rebels.

    March Madness '25 · Semifinals · 2025-03-28

  • This House Supports the rise of China as an alternative to the US on the world stage

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    In March 2023, China mediated a ceasefire agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran. In November 2024, it signed a new Free Trade Agreement with Peru aimed at boosting commerce by 50%. China has been vocal in its support of Palestine and has been providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. It is currently working on bridge construction around the Panama Canal and is investing heavily in the energy and tech sectors of various countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

    North American University Debating Championships 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-03-28

  • This house, as the Archaeologist, would “spill the beans” (i.e. hand over

    Infoslide

    You have been an archeologist for over 3 decades without much success. You have discovered Superpower-granting beans during an excavation. Preliminary tests suggest the beans provide supernatural abilities and powers. The discovery is unique, with no similar findings elsewhere. If publicized, this information is likely to attract significant reward, recognition, as well as, attention from governments, corporations, and the media.

    March Madness '25 · Round 3 · 2025-03-28