Round 1
THBT the looting of luxury goods stores is a legitimate form of protest against economic inequality. (Bombing Balenciaga)
8 Prop wins
11 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 2
TH, as Imran Khan, would accept a deal offering freedom in exchange for political exile (Pak Politics)
9 Prop wins
10 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 3
TH opposes private ownership of space programs (Space)
7 Prop wins
12 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 4
THBT centralized systems of government are preferable to devolved systems (Political Systems)
8 Prop wins
11 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Octofinals
THBT developing countries should retain exclusive national ownership over their natural resources (Where is the gold?)
2 Prop wins
6 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Quarterfinals
THR the rise of political influencers and political content creators (e.g Hareem shah, Hasan Piker) (Political Influence)
2 Prop wins
2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Semifinals
THW ban AI chatbots designed to provide romantic or emotional companionship (AI BOT)
1 Prop win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
Grand Final
TH, as Pakistan, would prioritize dialogue and negotiation over military action against the Taliban (Pakistan)
1 Prop win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive