Welcome back! In the first part of this article, you learned about sovereignty and self-determination and how it comes into play in debates about IR. As you can see, IR debates often center around ...
If you're reading this, you already know what a BP debate is and how it works. So now all that's left is know how to win one. Simple, right? Well, not exactly. If you've ever been in a debate ...
In the midst of World War I, France, Britain, and Germany were fighting fierce battles against each other on the Western front, but then Christmas came and they decided to take a break. Not only did ...
The British Parliamentary debate format, also known as the BP debate format, is known for a wide range of topics which can range from social and economic issues to philosophical and ethical ...
British Parliamentary debate, also known as BP debate, is one of the more complicated formats of Parliamentary debate. For this reason, it is usually tackled by debaters who have already mastered ...
Hi there! In the first part of this article, you’ve covered how to use your delivery skills to dominate your judge’s notes. Now it’s time to focus on the content of your speech. The key thing here is ...
The famous French football player, Lacazette, once said, "I don't care how people judge me." Well, he’s never done competitive debate. If he had, he’d not only care about how his case is judged, but ...
In the previous part of this article, you have learned six strategies for crafting strong POIs. In this part, you’ll learn about “diagonal engagement” – that is, OG engaging with CO and OO engaging ...
If you've ever watched a crime drama, you've probably seen an interrogation scene. The detective sits opposite the suspect in a small, dingy room lit only by a flickering lightbulb. They grill the ...
In the first article, you’ve learned what pre-emption is, the three steps you can take to identify what you need to pre-empt, and how to pre-empt your opponents’ impacts by claiming the opposite ...