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  • As Environmentalists this house Will Resort to Eco-Terrorism Against Corporations

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    Ecoterrorism is the Use or Threatened Use of Violence of a Criminal Nature Against Innocent Victims or Property by an Environmentally-Oriented Subnational Group for Environmental-Political Reasons

    Interfun UDF 2021 · 3 · 2021-04-27

  • This house believes that deradicalisation efforts in South Asia should primarily focus on addressing women

    Infoslide

    Deradicalisation is an umbrella term to describe actions done by the state (often supported by international to prevent the psread of radical beliefs and to safely reintegrate extremists back into the multicultural society. These actions include, but not limited to, disseminating moderate religious interpretations, specific educational programs targeting religious schools, and skill-building clinics for adults.

    BRAC Genders · 2 · 2021-04-09

  • This parliament supports the surveillance of extremist leaders in a secular state that violates their privacy.

    EBDP Club Nationals · 5 · 2021-04-07

  • This house, as the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, would seek an alliance with China

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    The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front is a political organization active in both India-controlled and Pakistan-controlled areas of Kashmir. The goal of this organization has been to push for a secular, independent Kashmir. In 2019, the JKLF was officially banned by the Indian government under an anti-terror law, after an attack on Indian security forces. It has recieved heavy support in both weapons and training from the Pakistani government in order to combat India. However, the JKLF's interests deviate from those of Pakistan, as it still views Pakistan as an occupying power.

    NA Spar Open · Open Quarters · 2021-03-27

  • This house, as the Biden Administration, would prioritize immediately reinstating the JCPOA over negotiating further demands with Iran (i.e. requesting for the removal of ballistic missles, Iran's funding of extremist groups...).

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    The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) of 2015 is an agreement between Iran and several world powers that was created to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and open its facilities for international inspection in exchange for sanctions relief. Despite the request of other world powers, Trump withdrew from the deal and reinstated sanctions during his presidency. this was due to the deal not accounting for Iran's possession of ballistic missiles, Iran still funding 'radical terrorist groups", and other such reasons. As a result, Iran expanded their nuclear activities and has propagated a growing distrust towards the West since Trump's decision to reinstate sanctions. Currently, President Joe Biden has promised to renew the deal after negotiating with Iran.

    4th Linkbate Debate Championship · Open Quarters · 2021-03-27

  • This house believes that deradicalization efforts in Southeast Asia should dedicate a significant portion of their resources to programs targeted at women

    Infoslide

    Participatory budgeting is a process in which ordinary civilians decide how to allocate part of a public budget. Citizens propose spending projects within a predefined amount of funding and the government is bound by the decisions they make.

    30th ICU Tournament 2021 · Open Quarters · 2021-03-26

  • This house opposes America’s decision to designate Houthi rebels as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation

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    On 11 January 2021, the United States of America designated Yemen’s Houthis rebels, who have been fighting the government for around six years, a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO).

    MINT · Open Quarters · 2021-03-21

  • This house believes that Uganda should scale back its open-door policy on refugees.

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    The republic of Kenya is implementing a plan to close all its refugee camps as a way to curb terrorism breeding grounds. However almost 1.5 million refugees live in Uganda making it the top refugee-hosting country in Africa and one of the top five hosting countries in the world.

    Uganda Schools Debate Championship 2021 · 3 · 2021-03-07

  • This house regrets Biden's decision to delist Yemen's Houthi movement as a terrorist organisation

    Infoslide

    The Houthi movement is a rebellion movement against the Yemen army and government. The rebellion has roots in corruption, religion and economic deprivation. The movement effectively controls the North of Yemen and is alleged to get support from Iran and potentially North Korea. The Yemen government is backed by Saudi-Arabia and the US. Trump placed the Houthi movement on the US terrorist list which made it illegal for organisations to deal with the Houthi movement.

    Heritage Parliamentary Debate · 2 · 2021-03-06

  • This house regrets the Taliban Peace Deal.

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    Last week the US and the Taliban have signed a historic peace deal that signs the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The terms of the deal are as follows: - US and Nato troops will withdraw from Afghanistan within 14 months. Withdraws have already started- The Taliban and US commit to a 135 day period of 'Reduced violence'- The Taliban agrees to not harbour or cooperate with any terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda Hezbollah and more- The Taliban commits to continue its fight against ISIS- The Taliban will release 1000 Prisoners the US will release 5000

    Western High Schools 2.0 · Open Semis · 2021-03-06

  • Presumably, this parliament will not disclose the identities of those involved in militancy and extremism (religion, caste, ethnic identity, family identity).

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    GBDS Presents: For Cancer Patient-Fundraiser Debate Tournament 2021 · 2 · 2021-03-03

  • That we support eco-terrorism

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of the debate, eco-terrorism is the practice of environmentalist groups (often criminally) sabotaging activities that are detrimental to the environment (eg destroying oil pipelines) in order to raise awareness for their cause.

    Senior Open · Make Up Round 1 · 2021-03-01

  • This house (as the Biden administration) will pursue negotiations with Hamas.

    Infoslide

    The Hamas is an Islamist group that controls Gaza the region of Palestine that recently was subject to a large scale airstrike by Israeli forces. They enjoy popular support among Palestinians especially those residing in Gaza. Historically the Hamas has been involved in numerous armed attacks on Israeli forces civilians and property. As a consequence they are designated as a terrorist group by Israel and USA among other nations. The US along with its allies - in particular Egypt - has traditionally negotiated with Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation lead by Fateh (a Palestinian political party which governs in the West Bank region of Palestine) in order to implement the two state solution. The USA and its allies recognise the PLO as the legitimate government in Palestine. However over the last decade there has been a decrease in popularity of Fateh and the PLO among Palestinians with its leader Mahmoud Abbas calling off the proposed elections for 2021 (the first elections to be held in Palestine since 2005) as he feared that the elections might lead to Hamas making considerable headway into the West Bank political scene.

    Polemic 2021 · Open Octos · 2021-02-25