Motions

Novice Finals

  • This House Supports the vilification of apolitical individuals in progressive circles

    • Novice Pre-Finals

  • In authoritarian countries, THBT the opposition should work within the system to reform the regime (e.g. cooperating with the ruling party in formal politics), as opposed to working towards regime change (e.g. publicly criticising the ruling government, engaging in mass protests)

    • Grand Final

  • Assuming the regulation gets implemented in it's current state, TH Predicts that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 will do more harm than good for the Dalit-Bahujan-Adivasi movement

    • Semifinals

  • This House would require venture-backed startups in emerging economies to go public via direct listings rather than underwritten IPOs

    • Round 5

  • This House Supports the aggressive formalisation of informal markets in developing countries (e.g. provision and strict enforcement of vending licenses, strict designated vending zones, simplified business registration and tax systems)

    • Round 4

  • THBT middle powers should deliberately tolerate limited violations of international law by their strategic partners

    • Round 3

  • As the sorcerer, THW refuse the King's request to heal the Prince

    • Round 2

  • TH, as the feminist movement in a developing country, Opposes the glamourisation of sex work in the media (e.g. movies, OnlyFans influencers, etc.)

    • Round 1

  • This House Opposes the decline of religion's role in emotional healing (eg. rise in professional psychological help, AI chatbots and counselling etc.)