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  • This house believes that the rearmament of the EU will do more harm than good

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    The rearmament of the European Union (EU) refers to their military expansion, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing U.S. isolationism (e.g., delayed Ukraine aid, skepticism toward NATO). Key moves include Germany’s defense spending surge, EU rapid-response forces, and the revitalization of old automobile factories in southern Europe.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes that the rearmament of the EU will do more harm than good

    Infoslide

    The rearmament of the European Union (EU) refers to their military expansion, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing U.S. isolationism (e.g., delayed Ukraine aid, skepticism toward NATO). Key moves include Germany’s defense spending surge, EU rapid-response forces, and the revitalization of old automobile factories in southern Europe.

    Bicol Debate Union Rookies Asian Parliamentary 2025 · High School Finals · 2025-08-02

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of the Republican Party to heavily prioritise the hawkish approach as opposed to the dovish approach in their foreign policy agenda in the run-up to the 2026 midterms

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    Within the Republican Party, foreign policy debates are shaped between hawkish and dovish approaches. The hawkish approach advocates for military intervention, robust defense spending, and global leadership through alliances and force projection. Some popular examples of hawkish Republicans include Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, etc... On the other hand, the dovish approach emphasizes military restraint, skepticism of foreign interventions, opposition to nation-building, and a preference for transactional diplomacy. Some popular examples of dovish Republicans include JD Vance, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, etc...

    Vivaatam Pre-ABP 2025 · Open Quarterfinals · 2025-07-26

  • This house opposes the Indian government’s increasing reliance on bureaucratic centralization (e.g., governor’s rule, deployment of central admistrative officers, restricting peace talks to central interlocutors, etc.) to manage insurgency in the the country's North-eastern states (Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, etc).

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    A number of India's North-eastern states predominantly governed by regional political parties, face multiple armed insurgencies involving several militants groups, arising out of a history of ethnic tensions. These insurgencies often target state security forces, infrastructure, and rival ethnic communities. Recently, the insurgency in Manipur, which erupted in May 2023, was characterized by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. The conflict stemmed from a court decision regarding the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status, which the Kuki-Zo oppose due to concerns about potential loss of their traditional rights and land. In response, the central government deployed large numbers of central paramilitary forces, asserted emergency-like powers, and shifted key administrative powers to the Governor, bypassing the elected state government.

    Vivaatam Pre-ABP 2025 · Open Grand Final · 2025-07-26

  • This house believes that countries should aggressively posture against China's grey zone tactics in the South China Sea

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    For the purposes of this debate, Chinese grey zone tactics are coercive, low- level actions that include the use of maritime militias and coast guard patrols in territorially ambiguous areas. They operate just below the threshold of war especially in areas like the South China Sea and Taiwan - while avoiding direct military escalation. Territorially ambiguous areas are geographic zones where jurisdiction is unclear or contested in practice but not formalized in law - often due to vague geographic features (e.g., submerged reefs), overlapping maritime entitlements, or imprecise claims (e.g., China’s nine-dash line).

    Vivaatam Pre-ABP 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-26

  • 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 opposes the use of Shock and Awe tactics in international peacekeeping operations

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    International peacekeeping operations are multinational missions to restore peace in conflict zones, often led by the UN. “Shock and awe” refers to overwhelming force used to quickly crush opposition, as seen in peacekeeping missions in the Congo, East Timor, and Haiti.

    Ottawa Open 2025 · ESL Finals · 2025-07-19