Does the world benefit from having a single superpower? All the Yes points: The world is safer with a single strong superpower than it was in a “bipolar” Cold War with hostile … The existence of a single democratic superpower promotes the spread of democracy and stability. If … As September 11 demonstrated, many non-state … Read more
Does the traditional nation state have a future? All the Yes points: Seeing the world as a collection of separate nation states is still a meaningful way of understandin… Despite more international cooperation, people everywhere prize their distinct identities. The bigg… Globalisation has some benefits, but people do not wish to lose their own cultures. … Read more
Is the economic development of developing countries more important than protecting the environment? All the Yes points: Taking care of millions of people who are starving is more important than saving natural resources, … The industrialised world’s emphasis on green issues holds back developing countries. Because this i… Economic development is vital for meeting the … Read more
Should children be allowed to own and use mobile phones (cellphones)? All the Yes points: Mobile phones are safe for children to use – we should ignore scare stories in the media. The lates… Mobile phones keep children safer, as it is easier for parents to stay in touch with their children…. Children will always … Read more
Should there be a minimum weight limit for professional models? In our modern and media influenced society there is an increasing presentation of beauty in women, using extremely thin models. Petite, skinny and beautiful models are frequently size zero (UK size 4) and labelled as such, promote this body type to the public. But how … Read more
The US should abolish agricultural subsidies All the Yes points: Government intervention in the marketplace contradicts the values of free-trade advocated by the USA… Subsidies are expensive and represent a burden on the American citizen as taxpayer and consumer. Th… Subsidies cause poverty, both domestically and internationally by maintaining the prices of goods at… Subsidies … Read more
