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Extemper’s Analysis

These articles have been analyzed by experienced, national-circuit Extempers to allow our Extemp audience a glimpse into how we might answer questions about these topics. Each analysis includes an Extemp question over the article’s topic and a mock Extemp flow answering the question with three points. You can find our full list of Extemp questions, released weekly, here.

  • From Sanaa to Riyadh, a Truce Collapses and Crude Climbs

    The Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Saudi Arabia’s military coalition confirmed a ballistic missile had been aimed at the capital and said it was intercepted, along with attempted strikes on Yanbu, Taif, Baysh and Farasan.

  • Opinion: AI Poses a Major Threat to U.S. Ethics and Infrastructure

    The US has spent a total of $7.2 billion dollars on AI, making AI one of the most significant commodities the U.S. has invested in. However, deepfakes, academic ethics, and concerns over integrity plague investment.

  • Deadly Flash Flood Along Nepal-China Border Leaves 2,500 Missing

    On August 26, a massive flood swept across the Nepali districts of Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys created mud and debris that buried infrastructure, leaving at least 616 deaths, 2,500 people missing, and more than…

  • Water Levels in Panama Canal Dropping Due to Climate Change

    The Panama Canal, primarily being freshwater, is one of the most crucial chokepoints as an estimated 1.75 trillion dollars worth of goods pass through the canal annually. However, water levels are receding due to climate change, and it is imperative…

  • Bill Gates Sounds the Alarm on AI and the Future of Work

    On August 26th of this year, Bill Gates published an almost 6,000 word essay highlighting the escalating problem about artificial intelligence. He emphasizes how AI can move to physical occupations, including law and customer service to medicine, software development, and…

  • How Henry Nowak’s Murder Tore Britain Apart

    Just last Monday, six months after eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak’s passing, Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum requirement of 21 years served. This sentencing has brought renewed attention to Nowak’s murder in Britain.

  • Japan’s Pacifist Protests Clash With Takaichi’s Military Agenda

    A pacifist sentiment has been intensifying across Japan, with thousands of protestors holding posters with the words “No War” on them. Demonstrations have extended far beyond Tokyo, reaching Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and other major cities as public participation continues to…

  • EU Migration Pact to be Enforced

    Learn about the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. It will be enforced on June 12, 2026, after a two year long implementation period. The pact is a set of ten interrelated EU laws which span the whole range…

  • Colombia’s Runoff Becomes a Fight Over Fear and the Future

    Colombia’s heated presidential election headed to a runoff on Sunday, preliminary official results displayed. On June 21, Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda.

  • Ebola Spreads Faster Than The Congo Can Respond

    The Ebola outbreak has deeply impacted the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the Bundibugyo strain, a fatal virus with no approved treatment, continues to rapidly spread.

  • Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why

    As electricity costs increase and American households struggle to keep up, policymakers have explored multiple reforms to address global conflicts, local policies, and the structure of energy corporations. 

  • Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities

    The Russo-Ukrainian War has driven global tensions and created a humanitarian crisis. Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin has escalated the war by launching one of his most dangerous offenses yet.

  • Iran Deal Nears as Global Stakes Rise

    Negotiations between the United States and Iran appear closer to a breakthrough than at any point since the war began. Officials from Washington and Tehran have both signaled progress while warning that diplomacy remains fragile.

  • Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence

    The President has ordered troops to major cities around the nation in his attempt to “crack down on crime.” One of the cities that has received the most attention in this regard is the President’s own backyard: Washington, D.C.

  • Why Did the UAE Leave OPEC?

    On April 28, the UAE announced that it would be leaving OPEC after 59 years in the group. OPEC will be left weakened, losing 15% of its oil exporting capacity and the world’s 8th largest oil producer.

  • Japan Alters Its Arms Export Rules

    Japan scrapped decades of pacifist restrictions on April 21, allowing it to export lethal weapons for the first time since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet approved new guidelines that scrap the five-category restriction limiting exports.

  • Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

    The Court struck down Louisiana’s Congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case concerned Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a monumental piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.

  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Lands in Russia

    Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, landed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 27 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled dramatically, with less and less progress coming by the day.

  • Virginia’s Redistricting Vote and What It Means for the 2026 Midterms

    In a special election, the people of Virginia very narrowly voted to approve a measure that will amend the state’s constitution to allow for Congressional redistricting. This is likely to give Democrats four new representatives in Congress.

  • Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

    A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The president cannot circumvent that.

  • I’m Dan Osborn: The Race to Win Nebraska

    The emergence of industrial mechanic and independent candidate Dan Osborn in 2024 sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Characterized by his populist message and unpolished delivery, Osborn didn’t fit any party-political box.