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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 war has gone on, members of Congress have questioned whether we have done enough to help the country and if continuing funding is sustainable. Those who want to continue funding Ukraine say the U.S. has a moral obligation to support the country in its time of need, it sustains alliances while serving strategic interests, and it demonstrates the United States's support of democratic values and…

April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024

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 war has gone on, members of Congress have questioned whether we have done enough to help the country and if continuing funding is sustainable. Those who want to continue funding Ukraine say the U.S. has a moral obligation to support the country in its time of need, it sustains alliances while serving strategic interests, and it demonstrates the United States's support of democratic values and…

The Hopkins Forum: A Debate on the Future of the Supreme Court

The Hopkins Forum, a new nonpartisan debate series from Johns Hopkins University and Open to Debate, is hosting its first debate and taking a close look at the highest court in the land and its future. In the past…

Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span By Decades? Should the Government Fund It?

How long would you like to live, and could science and technology make it possible? Longevity science aims to extend our healthy years through advancements in CRISPR, cellular reprogramming, and drug development. While private companies…
December 27, 2024

Global Leaders Debate Money, Truth, and Power

In a world being reshaped by vital questions about Al, sustainability, and an uncertain global economy, now is the time for decisive action. As a Knowledge Partner with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, this…
December 6, 2024

Nate Silver: The Art of Risking Everything: Politics, Poker Players, and Silicon Valley

Nate Silver, a preeminent Election 2024 forecaster and one of the most influential voices in political analysis as the founder of FiveThirtyEight and bestselling author knows that analyzing facts and having the right data can…
October 23, 2024

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

Will Kamala Harris or Donald Trump Be Better for America?

Live Comedy Cellar Debate As America heads into the 2024 election, voters are considering their choices. So as part of Open to Debate’s special election series, we offer a substantive policy debate — with a…
October 8, 2024
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