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Monthly Archives: August 2016
The Economics and Ethics of Nuclear Power
The NSDA September/October Lincoln-Douglas Debate is: “Resolved: Countries ought to prohibit the production of nuclear power.” Nuclear power concerns include: The pronunciation problem… see this short Ask the Editor video for guidance. Safety concerns from Hollywood’s Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, and Michael Douglas in The … Continue reading
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China Trade: Hollowing Out or Filling In the U.S. Economy?
The Wall Street Journal’s Aug. 11, 2016 front-page story How the China Shock, Deep and Swift, Spurred the Rise of Trump tries to explain the “Rise of Trump” and the popularity of candidates attacks on trade with China and Mexico. The article … Continue reading
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CX Topic Overview – China’s Relationship with Saudi Arabia
To prepare for the upcoming CX debate topic, Debate Central has compiled a list of topic overviews that address certain aspects of the resolution. The tenth topic overview explains China’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. Prepare yourself before the season starts by … Continue reading
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CX Topic Overview – China’s Relationship with Iran
To prepare for the upcoming CX debate topic, Debate Central has compiled a list of topic overviews that address certain aspects of the resolution. The ninth topic overview explains China’s relationship with Iran. Prepare yourself before the season starts by reading … Continue reading
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CX Topic Overview – China’s Relationships in Oceania
To prepare for the upcoming CX debate topic, Debate Central has compiled a list of topic overviews that address certain aspects of the resolution. The eighth topic overview explains China’s various relationships in Oceania, specifically with Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, and … Continue reading
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CX Topic Overview – China’s Relationship with Nigeria
To prepare for the upcoming CX debate topic, Debate Central has compiled a list of topic overviews that address certain aspects of the resolution. The seventh topic overview explains China’s growing relationship with Nigeria. Prepare yourself before the season starts by … Continue reading
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CX Topic Overview – China’s Relationship with South Africa
To prepare for the upcoming CX debate topic, Debate Central has compiled a list of topic overviews that address certain aspects of the resolution. The sixth topic overview explains China’s major economic relationship with South Africa. Prepare yourself before the season … Continue reading
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