USX Questions:

1. How can domestic farmers position themselves to survive a weakening US economy?

   
   

2. Will green policies win the midterm elections?

   
   

3. Is the uphill battle against data centers too lofty to succeed?

   
   

4. What are the biggest takeaways from the recent Republican National Convention?

   
   

5. Does the TSA’s re-implementation of non-flyer airport entry demonstrate that the wounds around 9/11 are finally healing?

   
   

6. How has Federal Reserve Chairman Walsh fared thus far in managing US inflation?

   
   

7. Will Anthropic IPO this year?

   
   

8. Is the era of American exceptionalism coming to an end?

   
   

9. Will the new Apple iPhone Duo be the innovation Apple needs to remain relevant in the technology market?

   
   

10. What must progressive Democrats do this midterm election to win over on-the-fence voters?

Hypo: In line with his actual size, Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted recently received the endorsement of Steak N’ Shake, a company committed to backing the Trump administration’s MAHA movement. The result has been a cascade of various fast food chains supporting candidates, namely McDonald's throwing $100 million behind GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who is currently polling below her Democratic candidate. What should health-conscious food companies do to ensure fast food chains don’t take over via their monetary political influence?

IX Questions:

1. How would Thailand go about better regulating the shrimp industry?

   
   

2. As Iceland looks toward a ban on whale hunting, how can Norway continue to navigate the industry without scrutiny from environmental advocates?

   
   

3. Should Taiwanese domestic waste management be reformed to better align with Western practices?

   
   

4. How has BTS shifted the global perception of South Korea?

   
   

5. Are declining test scores in Singapore a sign that the nation’s educational methodology is failing?

   
   

6. How will reforms in May 2026 to the Chinese hukou system impact family dynamics nationwide?

   
   

7. Is German drone manufacturing putting Germany back at the forefront of European military innovation?

   
   

8. How should Britain reform their National Healthcare system?

   
   

9. How have continued Houthi attacks on Gulf States affected regional trade dynamics?

   
   

10. Is Milei on track to lose his re-election in 2027 despite positive economic growth?

Hypo: Despite no clear indications of “civilization erasure,” British politician Nigel Farage posts a video explaining how a “great replacement” could lead to an Islamic takeover of the British Isles. After going viral in London, anti-Islamic attacks spike, as knife crimes rise and over 30 Muslims are killed in the span of a day. Should Nigel Farage be suspended over inciting religious violence and hatred?