The 2008-09 Global Debates begin October 1st, with the topic, "The world should adopt our plan to significantly combat climate change." Visit www.thepeoplespeak.org to register your school!
A workshop was held at Beijing Foreign Studies Univesity that used the powerpoint presentations listed below. All presentations are property of IDEA. IDEA gives permission to use these presentations as long as IDEA is cited as the author.
IDEA Exchange 2008 is a form of educational conference focusing on debate, debate and civic education, youth projects and innovative teaching and participation method.
On December 5 - 7, 2008, the International Debate Education Association (IDEA) in cooperation with the School of English and International Studies (SEIS) will host a Four-team (Worlds Style) debate tournament).
For 20 days in February, Chung Ang University in Seoul, South Korea will be hosting a Debate Festival, featuring Back-To-Back debate events! There is something for everyone, so bring your family too!
An international British Parliamentary Debate tournament for university students will be held in Seoul, South Korea from Feburary 8th to February 11th, 2009.
Debatabase is the world's most useful resource for student debaters. Inside you will find arguments for and against hundreds of debating Topics, written by expert debaters, judges and coaches. Also included are background summaries, links to websites of interest and recommended books, example motions and user comments.
IDEA would like to announce the immediate launch of its new subsite, dedicated to the happenings in the countries in the Balkan region. Here you will find news, articles and announcements in the native tongue of these countries.
IDEA would like to announce the immediate launch of its new subsite, dedicated to the election debates preceeding this Fall’s presidential elections in the United States. Here you will find, linked to the videos of the debates themselves, analyses and adjudications on the debates between the candidates for the elections.
The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) announces an open call for applications for the position of Program Coordinator in Southeast Asia. The application deadline is October 15, 2008.
Work with your team to create a written argument on the topic, "Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States," submit your essay, and win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City and $10,000! Visit http://www.nppf.net for more details!
On September 2nd and 3rd, IDEA will partner with the WSDC Debate Delegation from Qatar to host a WSDC Debate Event in New York City. The event will consist of a team mingle, coach training, and mini-tournament prior to the WSDC Tournament in Washington, D.C.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Should we be worried about the size and influence of Sovereign wealth funds as they buy stakes in companies across the globe? Should governments act to regulate such funds and to restrict their activities? Added: 16 Nov 2008
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Reality Television Is Reality Television rubbish? Does it have a negative effect on society? Should it be banned? Added: 04 Nov 2008
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European Union carbon emissions targets, modify Should the EU accept that the targets it has set for reducing carbon emissions are unrealistic and damaging, and amend its plans accordingly? Added: 29 Oct 2008
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India – USA nuclear deal, support Should the deal on nuclear cooperation between India and the USA be supported by the new US administration? Is it worthy of international acceptance and support? Added: 26 Oct 2008
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Shopping local Should we try, as far as is possible, to buy only locally-produced goods? Added: 18 Oct 2008
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