After the National Debate Tournament ended, the debate community and Mary Washington debate have a bit of a break from the research and intense travel schedule of the year. During the summer the new topic area and potential topics are decided.
The first ballot determined the area that the 2007-2008 topic would cover. The four potential choices were Weapons proliferation, Genetic Engineering, Democracy Promotion and the Middle East. Although all four are relevant and interesting areas, the winning topic was the Middle East.
After having determined the general area to discuss, the topic committee, which is headed by some of the leading debate coaches in country including Mary Washington's coach Tim O'Donnell, then decide which possible resolutions are to debated. The four possible resolutions focus on specific types of Constructive Engagement with countries in the Middle East. The winning topic will be announced at the end of July.
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