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It’s rare that Public Forum (PF) and Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debaters find themselves grappling with topics that overlap so closely. Yet, in February, both debate formats are centered around the United States’ relationship with major international agreements, offering a unique opportunity to dive deep into the intersection of foreign policy, international law, and moral philosophy. This alignment presents an exciting challenge. While PF debaters will focus exclusively on the Rome Statute and the International Criminal Court (ICC), LD debaters have the added dimension of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Despite the differences in debate format, the core tension that runs through both topics is the same: How should the United States balance its national sovereignty with the demands of global governance? This article will help debaters in both formats by exploring the key clash points around sovereignty vs. international cooperation, with an emphasis on the Rome Statute, since it’s relevant to both resolutions. We’ll also touch on UNCLOS to support LD debaters looking to engage with that portion of the topic. Throughout, the goal is to provide not just analysis, but strategies for how to apply these ideas effectively in rounds.
Prepping for the February topic in Public Forum? Here's an in-depth, high-level topic analysis from our writers about the Rome Statute PF topic! Resolved: The United States should accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Prepping for the Jan/Feb topic in Lincoln-Douglas? Here's an in-depth, high-level topic analysis from our writers about the international treaties LD topic! Resolved: The United States ought to become party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and/or the Rome Statute of the International
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