THBT regional blocs should disallow member states from being deliberatedly ambigious regarding territorial disputes involving other member states
Info Slide
A policy of deliberate ambiguity (also known as a policy of strategic ambiguity, strategic uncertainty) is the practice by a government of being intentionally ambiguous on certain aspects of its foreign policy.
High School Pre-Semifinals
THR the culture of queer idol shipping
Info Slide
Idol shipping refers to the act of creating romantic pairings between two individuals who are otherwise not romantically linked (e.g. Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction, Jungkook and V of BTS)
Grand Final
The motion for this round has not been released.
Semifinals
TH, as a young Filipino Artist, would deliberately avoid producing artworks depicting or commenting on Philippine politics
Quarterfinals
THBT it is in the interest of Lukashenko to actively pursue the "three-way cooperation pact”
Info Slide
In September this year, Russia hosted a summit between the leaders of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, and Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko. In this summit, Lukashenko proposed a three-way cooperation pact, mainly for military support and aid.
Pre-Quarterfinals
THS the rise of famous heterosexual actors/actresses portraying queer characters in queer films and shows. (e.g. Eddie Redmayne in Danish Girl, Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain, and Cate Blanchett in The Aviator)
Round 4
THBT the environmental movement should portray climate action optimistically, emphasizing progress that has been made, over alarming predictions
Round 3
THR the emphasis on gender parity in contemporary feminist discourse
Info Slide
Gender parity refers to the equal contribution of women and men to every dimension of life
Round 2
In multiethnic societies, THBT the educational curriculum should be decided by the local community, rather than being aligned with the national standard
Round 1
THR the prominence of self-help culture
Info Slide
Self-help or self-improvement programs place primary emphasis on self guided improvement and development with the goal to cultivate a better version of yourself to better flourish - psychologically, economically, and/or physically - in society.