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  • This house supports Yukio Mishima's view of life

    Infoslide

    Yukio Mishima (1925–1970) was one of Japan’s most influential postwar writers. In his later works, he criticized Western influences such as capitalism and liberal individualism, and emphasized the pursuit of meaning through collective identity, the acceptance of impermanence, and heroic or transcendent action over material success.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-07-05

  • This House Believes that 'wolf warrior diplomacy' is in China's national interest.

    Infoslide

    China's foreign policy was originally guided by Deng Xiaoping's principle of "bide your time, hide your strength," a pragmatic strategy that prioritized quiet economic development over international posturing. However, under Xi Jinping, this policy has been decisively abandoned in favor of a more assertive "wolf warrior" diplomacy, characterized by aggressive, confrontational rhetoric and public displays of strength. A recent escalation in this approach was evidenced by the military parade held on September 3rd, 2025 which was a highly public spectacle that showcased China's advanced military hardware, including new nuclear capabilities, and brought together a powerful anti-Western bloc of leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

    Tokyo IV 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-07-05

  • This House would violate the Bushido Code.

    Infoslide

    Infoslide: The samurai were warriors of the Japanese Empire, known for following a strict code of honor, Bushido, which demands from the samurai love for their nation, even at the cost of their own life in combat. Among other principles, Bushido values loyalty, courage, and honor. To this end, war should be just and straightforward, with strategies such as ambushes, betrayals, or traps outside open and honest confrontation being morally inadmissible. A dishonored samurai could suffer severe punishments, such as isolation, expulsion from service, and loss of citizenship. Infoslide 2: You are a samurai of the Japanese Empire and have been trained since childhood to fight following Bushido. However, your native island is about to be invaded by Mongol troops, known for their brutality, numerical superiority, and more advanced weaponry. This is not the first battle in which you face a militarily superior enemy; still, you know this will be a difficult battle, and your nation is gripped by apprehension and despair.

    XI Torneio Temático de Debates · Rodada 2 · 2025-07-04

  • In the reconstruction of Mali's national identity, This House would prioritize emphasizing its glorious past over the construction of a hopeful future.

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    **INFORMATIONAL:** During the pre-colonial period, the territory of present-day Mali was home to powerful empires, such as the Mali Empire and the Kingdom of Ghana, known for their technological development, trade networks, wealth in gold, and established political institutions. Highlighting this glorious past aims to promote national unity through historical pride. On the other hand, emphasizing a hopeful future means building an optimistic narrative focused on new possibilities, moving away from nostalgia, and recognizing Mali as it is today, with all its transformations.

    XI Torneio Temático de Debates · Rodada 5 · 2025-07-04

  • B) This house opposes the naturalization of athletes for international sporting competitions Naturalization of athletes refers to the process whereby countries like Singapore, Qatar, and China grant expedited citizenship to foreign-born athletes primarily to compete in international sports competitions. Athletes are often not required to have any cultural, linguistic, or residential connection to the country.

    Infoslide

    Naturalization of athletes refers to the process whereby countries like Singapore, Qatar, and China grant expedited citizenship to foreign-born athletes primarily to compete in international sports competitions. Athletes are often not required to have any cultural, linguistic, or residential connection to the country.

    Malaysian National Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-06-24

  • This House believes that Bolivarianism has done more harm than good.

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    The term Bolivarianism is used to describe ideologies that claim to be inspired by the writings and actions of Simón Bolívar. It is linked to Latin American integration, the centralization of state power, nationalism, and anti-imperialist rhetoric. Leaders frequently associated with Bolivarianism include Hugo Chávez (Venezuela) and Evo Morales (Bolivia).

    Campeonato Mundial de Debates em Língua Portuguesa 2025 · Grande Final · 2025-06-19

  • This house believes that the TPLF should have actively attempted to establish internal power sharing within its members before signing the Pretoria Agreement

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    The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the main force in Tigray’s war against Ethiopia’s federal government (2020–2022), signed the Pretoria Agreement in 2022 to end the conflict. At the time, it had a centralized leadership with limited internal power-sharing. After the agreement, it began to fragment with new parties and factions (e.g., Tigray Independence Party, Salsay Weyane Tigray, etc.) emerging in Tigray, some calling for Tigrayan independence and others pushing for different styles of governance.

    Guangzhou United Asian Debating Championships 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-06-17

  • This house believes that Pakistan should offer the Baloch insurgents full amnesty in exchange for permanently surrendering arms

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    The Baloch movement is a nationalist movement seeking greater autonomy and independence for Balochistan, mainly in Pakistan. It stems from grievances over political marginalization, military repression, and control of natural resources. It is split between groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), which use violence to seek independence, and parties like the BNP (Balochistan National Party), which pursue autonomy through elections and legal means. The BLA has historically resorted to destroying infrastructure, targeting security personnel, and sabotaging foreign investments. Most recently, in March 2025, they hijacked a passenger train, killed five officers, and injured many others.

    Guangzhou United Asian Debating Championships 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-06-17

  • Assuming feasibility, This house believes that it is in the interest of California to secede from the US

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate, secession refers to the formal withdrawal of a region or state from a larger political entity or federation (e.g. becoming a wholly separate sovereign state).

    Malaysia Debate Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-06-15

  • This house, as the RN, would publicly abandon its anti-abortion stance

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    In 2024, France became the first country in the world to give the right to abortion in the constitution. The Rassemblement National (RN) is a nationalist right-wing political party in France that has historically held conservative views on abortion.

    Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-06-15

  • This House Believes That it is in the best interest of the SNP to focus on non independence related issues during their campaigning for the 2026 election.

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    In 2014 a referendum on the matter of Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held. 55% voted against, and Scotland continued to be part of the UK. The Scottish National Party (SNP) is a socially progressive party who are pro-independence. The SNP currently form the Scottish government, making them responsible for devolved issues like healthcare, education and policing. The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has made clear his opposition to holding another independence referendum. The next elections for the Scottish parliament will be held in May 2026.

    Thistle Cup Pre-WSDC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-06-13