UCP PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIP 2013
DETAILS
Type:
Tournament
Organisers:
University of Central Punjab
Location:
University of Central Punjab
1 Khayaban-e-Jinnah Lahore 54000
Lahore, P 54000
Pakistan
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Saturday 7 September 2013
Friday 23 August 2013
Zuma to receive doctorate from Malaysia
He would also accept a lifetime award for global peace, on behalf of former president Nelson Mandela, from the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation.
Zuma would be accompanied by International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom, and Energy Minister Ben Martins.
The international relations department said 2013 marked the 20th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries.
It said South Africa was the largest investor in Malaysia from Africa, with investments in the petro-chemicals, insurance, food and beverages industries.
South African business people were part of the delegation and would attend the South Africa-Malaysia Business Forum.
Total trade between South Africa and Malaysia grew from about R13.8-billion in 2008 to R19.7-billion in 2012. – Sapa
IRANS NEW PRESIDENT
The inauguration of a new Iranian president on August 4th is a rare chance to change that. Hassan Rohani is not a reformer or friend of the West—no such man could rise to the top in Iran’s system of managed democracy. But unlike his predecessor, a straightforward wolf in wolf’s clothing when it came to foreign relations, Mr Rohani comes with fewer lupine features. Even if many outsiders (notably the Israelis) sense something sinister underneath, he has sold himself to the Iranian people as a pragmatist and a negotiator. Though the deal later fell apart, as the head of the national security council in 2003 he agreed to a pause in Iran’s nuclear programme, the main bone of contention between the two countries. He has already generated some optimism at home, both by hinting at relaxing some political restrictions (see article) and by suggesting direct talks with America, with whom Iran has no diplomatic links. This has encouraged speculation that a new deal on the nuclear programme is available.
For many reasons, America and its allies should be cautious. Mr Rohani’s offer of talks may be a delaying tactic, giving the centrifuges more time: in the past he has boasted of outwitting the West. Even if genuine, he represents only one of many power centres in the Islamic republic: the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, still controls the nuclear programme. The deal on offer may fall short of ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which threaten the region’s stability.
Barack Obama, who offered out a symbolic hand of peace towards Iran early in his first term only to be rejected, is right to treat Mr Rohani warily. But he should also seize this opportunity to talk. That is partly because not doing so offers little advantage. In the short term it would present Iran with an easy propaganda victory—the Great Satan does not want peace—while making it more likely that Iran speeds up the centrifuges. In the long term that paves the way either for Iran to get the bomb (a disaster), or for military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities (quite possibly another disaster, though of a different sort) or some hellish combination of those two outcomes.
Hassan, this is Barack
Mr Obama, who is desperate to avoid military confrontation, has something to gain from talking. If at least parts of Mr Rohani’s pitch are genuine, there may be a deal to be had. Western sanctions have been causing great economic hardship in Iran. Mr Rohani, a leader with unusually wide domestic appeal, can probably carry his country with him if he wants to do a deal. By contrast, if as the Israelis suspect, he is bluffing, then he will be exposed. If Iran gains a few more months of sneaky reprocessing, that will be a loss, but not a big one.
Better relations can only be useful. America and Iran have less contact than the superpowers did in the cold war. That makes a bad relationship worse, because hardliners on both sides play on mutual distrust. Lacking any kind of regular contact between bureaucracies or institutional structures, fear trumps all else.
It is too soon to start opening embassies. But the two countries should start talking, and the world will discover whether Mr Rohani is wolf, sheep or statesman.Sunday 18 August 2013
how to stracture your speach
1st Minute (0:00-1:00):
(Can't be given a point of information).
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Win the audience, perhaps with a joke.
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Don't rebutt another speakers speech.
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Define your speech, i.e. say what you will address and how.
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Ideally be able to state your argument in a single, short sentence.
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Define your team approach i.e. say, roughly, what your partner will say (or
has said).
2nd Minute (1:00-2:00):
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Don't take any Points of information until foundation has been laid i.e.
until you have developed your speech a bit.
Page 19
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Layout your argument.
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Usually best to propose/oppose on 3 points. (e.g. Political, Economic,
Social).
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Begin your first point.
3rd-6th Minute (2:00-6:00):
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Accept 2 to 3 points of information. Say outline political aspects and deal
with them.
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Then take a P.O.I. on that. Do the same for the other aspects (i.e.
Economics & Social).
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Use these four minutes to make all your points. Effectively this is your
speech.
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Refer back to the single, short, core sentence one or two times.
7th Minute (6:00-7:00):
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Once the sixth minute bell has gone you can't be offered any points of
information.
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Finish the point you were on as quickly as possible.
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Don't introduce any new points or arguments.
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Sum up. Reiterate your main points and arguments (and those of your
partner if you are the second team speaker.).
•
Ideally, if possible, restate the single, core sentence as the last thing you
say.
7:00 min:
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Stay on your feet until you hear the bell.
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Finish, immediately if possible, "Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to ...............".• Be back in your seat by 7:15, if possible, and no later than 7:30.
1st Minute (0:00-1:00):
(Can't be given a point of information).
•
Win the audience, perhaps with a joke.
•
Don't rebutt another speakers speech.
•
Define your speech, i.e. say what you will address and how.
•
Ideally be able to state your argument in a single, short sentence.
•
Define your team approach i.e. say, roughly, what your partner will say (or
has said).
2nd Minute (1:00-2:00):
•
Don't take any Points of information until foundation has been laid i.e.
until you have developed your speech a bit.
Page 19
•
Layout your argument.
•
Usually best to propose/oppose on 3 points. (e.g. Political, Economic,
Social).
•
Begin your first point.
3rd-6th Minute (2:00-6:00):
•
Accept 2 to 3 points of information. Say outline political aspects and deal
with them.
•
Then take a P.O.I. on that. Do the same for the other aspects (i.e.
Economics & Social).
•
Use these four minutes to make all your points. Effectively this is your
speech.
•
Refer back to the single, short, core sentence one or two times.
7th Minute (6:00-7:00):
•
Once the sixth minute bell has gone you can't be offered any points of
information.
•
Finish the point you were on as quickly as possible.
•
Don't introduce any new points or arguments.
•
Sum up. Reiterate your main points and arguments (and those of your
partner if you are the second team speaker.).
•
Ideally, if possible, restate the single, core sentence as the last thing you
say.
7:00 min:
•
Stay on your feet until you hear the bell.
•
Finish, immediately if possible, "Mr Speaker, Sir, I beg to ...............".• Be back in your seat by 7:15, if possible, and no later than 7:30.
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