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Trump’s First 100 Days: The Economic Agenda
Trump’s First 100 Days. Five Debaters. Three Questions. Open to Debate, in partnership with Bloomberg, is taking a closer look at President Trump’s economic agenda during the first 100 days of his second term, which has…
May 9, 2025
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Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities are at a critical juncture. U.S. officials warn Iran could produce the necessary quantity of enriched uranium to weapons-grade levels within a few weeks, which it could then use to…
January 10, 2025
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Should Israel Strike Iran?
Israel and Iran have been in a proxy conflict for decades, but it escalated to a new level this year during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Now with rising tensions and new rocket…
October 11, 2024
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Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?
After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and began its counteroperation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll, Israel and Hamas have been…
August 9, 2024
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Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?
Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, which has been directed toward military operations, economic support, and humanitarian assistance. As the…
April 12, 2024
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Urgent Debate: Securing the Border
In recent years, the U.S. has seen a surge in the number of migrants and asylum seekers at its borders, which has strained existing border security and immigration systems. The Secure the Border Act of…
December 15, 2023
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