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  • This house opposes the consolidation of the islamist insurgency in the Sahel under Al Qaeda

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    Since 2018, various islamist insurgence movements in the Sahel (eg. Macina Liberation Front in Mali, Al-Mourabitoun in Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger) have consolidated into larger organizations (e.g. Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal- Muslimin (JNIM), Al Qeada in the Mahgreb (AQIM)) often under the umbrella of Al Qaeda. In 2022, JNIM was the fastest growing terror group on the planet.'

    Ottawa Round Robin 2025 · Round 5A · 2025-04-26

  • That Kiwistan would be justified in using military force against Ozlandia.

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    Kiwistan and Ozlandia are neighbouring countries. Ozlandia is significantly larger and richer than Kiwistan, and Kiwistan relies assymetrically on trade with Ozlandia. However, Kiwistan has a stronger military than Ozlandia. Amid a diplomatic breakdown, Ozlandia has cut off trade with Kiwistan and imposed harsh sanctions. Attempts at negotiations have failed.

    Melbourne Easters 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-21

  • That, as the United Kingdom, we would not return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

    Infoslide

    The Chagos Islands are a group of more than 60 islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres south of The Maldives. When Britain granted Mauritius independence in 1965, it retained the Chagos Islands for itself as the British Indian Ocean Territory. The native population of the Islands were expelled and an American military base was constructed on the largest island Diego Garcia. Keir Starmer has promised to return the islands to Mauritius.

    Melbourne Easters 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-21

  • This House Believes That it is in the interest of the EU to significantly invest in becoming militarily independent of the United States within the next decade

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate, "EU military independence" is defined as the ability of EU nations to coordinate and execute complex defence and security operations without reliance on the United States for military resources, strategic guidance, operational support, or security guarantees.

    Imperial Online Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-19

  • (C) This house supports the increasing decoupling of the EU from US foreign policy (e.g., the rearmament of Europe, lower dependence on US military supplies)

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    In 2025, US-EU relations have worsened due to trade conflicts, defense disagreements, and ideological tensions. President Trump imposed tariffs on EU goods, while US military aid suspensions to Ukraine fueled security concerns in Europe. In response, the EU is seeking greater independence in defense and foreign policy.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Semifinals · 2025-04-19

  • When responding to civilian casualties, this house believes that military action taken does not have to meet the principle of proportionality.

    Infoslide

    The principle of proportionality asserts that an act of war is just if and only if the harm caused by it is proportionate to the harm intended to be inflicted by the opposing warring party.

    Colgate Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-04-12

  • This house would reveal the truth about the genocide to the world

    Infoslide

    You are a child prodigy that was selected to participate in a war simulation where you are tasked to take command of a fleet with other selected children and conquer a planet with other beings on it. Upon completion, you discovered that it was not a simulation and that you and the rest of the participants have actually committed genocide.

    Malaysia National Universities Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-12

  • This house would embrace the role as the prophesied leader rather than reject it.

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    You are a young noble whose father was assassinated in a political power struggle orchestrated by the ruling empire. You are stranded among a historically oppressed and marginalized people who believe you to be the chosen one of an ancient prophecy, destined to lead them to victory in a revolution against the ruling empire. While your presence has sparked hope and resistance , you are uncertain whether the prophecy is divinely ordained or a myth born of desperation and legend. You are now faced with the option to accept the role as their leader or return to being a member of your noble family.

    Malaysia National Universities Debating Championship 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-04-12

  • This House Prefers a World where ECOWAS follows the doctrine of effective control.

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    For the purposes of this debate, when there is a dispute over the leadership of a state, there are two approaches that other states can take to decide who they may militarily intervene at the request and in favour of. (1) Under the doctrine of **effective control** , the relevant leadership of a state (who other states may militarily intervene at the request and in favour of) is who _de facto_ controls the territory of the state, even if they were not democratically elected (e.g. a military coup). Most countries and international organisations follow the doctrine of effective control. (2) In contrast, under the doctrine of **democratic legitimacy** , the relevant leadership of a state is who was democratically elected by the people of that state, even if they are in exile and/or control no territory. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) follows the doctrine of democratic legitimacy. Accordingly, ECOWAS has militarily intervened against military coups in favour of democratically elected governments in member states on many occasions (e.g. Liberia in 1990, Sierra Leone in 1997, and The Gambia in 2016).

    Glasgow Ancients 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-04-11

  • This house would break up Big Defense.

    Infoslide

    A defense contractor is a private company that provides products or services to governments to support military operations and national security. Companies typically bid for government contracts, in which the government sets the requirements and carries all the costs of research and development. There are currently 5 major American defense contractors, collectively known as “Big Defense”: Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing, Genera!Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman. These firms primarily contract with the US. Department of Defense (DoD), but they also have contracts with other governments.

    Beijing International Debate Open 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-04-09

  • This house, as India, would publicly build its strategic stronghold over the Malacca Strait through military and maritime development.

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    The Indian Ocean is considered one of the most strategically significant seas globally, connecting five continents. It facilitates a significant portion of the world's busiest sea lines of communication and holds key strategic relevance in military activity, oil supply, trade, and force projection. India controls the Western Gateway into the Malacca Strait, through its Andaman and Nicobar Islands which act as a geographical barrier. China's energy security is highly dependent on the Malacca Strait, with about 60 percent of its crude oil consumption passing through this chokepoint, while the U.S. needs it to supply its allies in the region.

    77th MUKMEM 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-04-05