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1acTournament: Michigan | Round: 1 | Opponent: Portage Northern | Judge: Nierman Transition – 1AC Cuba under Raúl Castro has entered a new period of economic, social, and political transformation. …both of which are essential for the foundation of democratic institutions. Two-way trade must include both Cuba’s private sector as well as SOEs. The unconditional offer of normal trade relations fosters a stable transition The option with the greatest possibility of success and reward for the United States is to support the Cuban people, … but must take this opportunity to create an inflection point for Cuba that guides her onto a path that will benefit the nations of the Americas. Cuban instability destroys the global war on terror and makes conflicts in hotspots around the globe more likely Regardless of the succession, under the current U.S. policy, Cuba’s problems of a post Castro transformation only worsen. …Or should the U.S. pursue a new approach to Cuba in an effort to facilitate a manageable transition to post-Castro Cuba? And —- hotspots in North Korea, Pakistan, and Russia risk escalation to global nuclear war The understanding that small but violent acts can spark global conflagration is etched into the world’s consciousness. …. The United States, after all, invaded Iraq without U.N. approval and yet there was not even a hint that France, Russia or China would respond militarily. Independently, the embargo itself overstretches the war on terror Keeping the embargo in place requires that the US government devote time and resources to fighting a Cold War-era threat…instead use resources in the Western Hemisphere bureau to initiate a new path for engaging Cuba. This risks a massive global nuclear war But these two nuclear worlds—a non-state actor nuclear attack and a catastrophic interstate nuclear exchange—are not necessarily separable. ….although it must be admitted that any preemption would probably still meet with a devastating response. And —- terrorism is real and they want nukes —- ensures nuclear winter and extinction Worse, al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations have vowed to obtain and actually use nuclear weapons…. Much of the world’s surface would reach winter temperatures in the summer. Reject their defense —- current studies underestimate the risk (Reuters) - More action is needed to prevent militants acquiring plutonium or highly-enriched uranium that could be used in bombs, … to continue trying to achieve their nuclear ambitions," he said. Leadership – 1AC The safeguarding of US authority requires multilateralism that is broader and certainly deeper than in the 1990s—… the United States should, in its own self-interest, lead the way to a new world order. Only the plan resolves the rallying cry for Anti-Americanism Conclusion That Anti-Americanism prevents effective leverage Speaking in Santiago, Chile, in March of last year, President Obama called Latin America "a region on the move," one that is "more important to the prosperity and security of the United States than ever before." …We need to stop thinking of Latin America as the U.S. "backyard" that is outside broader, global strategic concerns. Only the embargo perpetuates the Non Aligned Movement—pits multilateral regional blocs against us KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Cuba, which will assume the presidency of the NonAligned Movement in 2006, ..That and the prestige of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad have brought Malaysia to the forefront of NAM." The plan creates a credible model for multilateral conflict resolution —- spills over to the Middle East and Kashmir At the international political level, President Obama sees resuming relations with Cuba as a real step towards multilateralism and leadership. …The U.S. could begin to lead again and reverse its perceived decline in the greater global order bringing true peace for years to come. Middle East War causes extinction Any Third Lebanon War/General Middle East War is apt to involve WMD on both side quickly as both sides know the stakes and that the Israelis are determined to end, …It is highly unlikely that a Third World War, fought with 21st Century weaponry will be anything but the Biblical Armageddon. And —- Middle East war is highly likely —- only conflict resolution now solves As the Obama administration tries to unbury itself from snowballing scandals, my apocalyptic thriller steadily crawls from fiction to fact. … watching the world gradually move in the same direction, knowing that it’s not my imagination this time, is far worse. Nuclear conflict over Kashmir is inevitable absent new international action Normal relations between India and Pakistan offer tremendous benefits 26 incentives to the global community. … If Kashmiris have been suffering for decades, it may take only minutes for the whole world to suffer 26 suffer irretrievably. Water disputes make escalation uniquely probable These troop movements are indeed a constant part of daily life in Indian-controlled Kashmir, … when India objected to a Pakistani proposal to build a new dam in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir with the help of the Chinese. And —- all their impacts are inevitable absent the plan’s multilateralism Large portions of the world’s population require the UN’s assistance to surmount problems they cannot overcome on their own. … Instead, the UN provided a framework for them to work in partnership with the United States. Multilateralism checks the worst abuses of the global system In this dangerous world, if people are to have their human dignity recognized and enjoy their human rights, above all, to life, …false values attached to the narrow self-interest of individuals, corporations, and states. Any step short of unconditional removal means won’t create the same symbol of multilateralism This reluctance would be understandable but misguided. Most Cubans do want change. … Only when the US stops acting like Goliath will Cuba stop looking like David. US leadership solves global conflict —- clinging means it is only a question of effectiveness A core premise of deep engagement is that it prevents the emergence of a far more dangerous global security environment. … (and which in any case would generate intensely competitive behavior, possibly including regional great power war). Social science proves that there is no alternative to unipolarity The upshot is a near scholarly consensus that unpolarity’s consequences for great power conflict are indeterminate … High status is thus inherently scarce, and competitions for status tend to be zero sum.9 Lifting the embargo is insufficient – normal trade relations is key The plan solves counterbalancing – cooperation and support Multilateralists agree that …. or challenged. | 11/24/13 |
Wake R2 1ACTournament: Wake | Round: 2 | Opponent: New Trier WP | Judge: Sara Kirsch Plan:The United States federal government should substantially normalize trade relations with Cuba. Transition – 1ACContention one is transition —- Cuba under Raúl Castro has entered a new period of economic, social, and political transformation. …both of which are essential for the foundation of democratic institutions. Two-way trade must include both Cuba’s private sector as well as SOEs. The unconditional offer of normal trade relations fosters a stable transition The option with the greatest possibility of success and reward for the United States is to support the Cuban people, … but must take this opportunity to create an inflection point for Cuba that guides her onto a path that will benefit the nations of the Americas. Cuban instability destroys the global war on terror and makes conflicts in hotspots around the globe more likely Regardless of the succession, under the current U.S. policy, Cuba’s problems of a post Castro transformation only worsen. …Or should the U.S. pursue a new approach to Cuba in an effort to facilitate a manageable transition to post-Castro Cuba? And —- hotspots in North Korea, Pakistan, and Russia risk escalation to global nuclear war The understanding that small but violent acts can spark global conflagration is etched into the world’s consciousness. …. The United States, after all, invaded Iraq without U.N. approval and yet there was not even a hint that France, Russia or China would respond militarily. Independently, the embargo itself overstretches the war on terror Keeping the embargo in place requires that the US government devote time and resources to fighting a Cold War-era threat…instead use resources in the Western Hemisphere bureau to initiate a new path for engaging Cuba. This risks a massive global nuclear war But these two nuclear worlds—a non-state actor nuclear attack and a catastrophic interstate nuclear exchange—are not necessarily separable. ….although it must be admitted that any preemption would probably still meet with a devastating response. And —- terrorism is real and they want nukes —- ensures nuclear winter and extinction Worse, al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations have vowed to obtain and actually use nuclear weapons…. Much of the world’s surface would reach winter temperatures in the summer. Reject their defense —- current studies underestimate the risk (Reuters) - More action is needed to prevent militants acquiring plutonium or highly-enriched uranium that could be used in bombs, … to continue trying to achieve their nuclear ambitions," he said. Leadership – 1ACContention two is leadership —- The safeguarding of US authority requires multilateralism that is broader and certainly deeper than in the 1990s—… the United States should, in its own self-interest, lead the way to a new world order. Only the plan resolves the rallying cry for Anti-Americanism Conclusion That Anti-Americanism prevents effective leverage Speaking in Santiago, Chile, in March of last year, President Obama called Latin America "a region on the move," one that is "more important to the prosperity and security of the United States than ever before." …We need to stop thinking of Latin America as the U.S. "backyard" that is outside broader, global strategic concerns. Only the embargo perpetuates the Non Aligned Movement—pits multilateral regional blocs against us KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Cuba, which will assume the presidency of the NonAligned Movement in 2006, ..That and the prestige of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad have brought Malaysia to the forefront of NAM." The plan creates a credible model for multilateral conflict resolution —- spills over to the Middle East and Kashmir At the international political level, President Obama sees resuming relations with Cuba as a real step towards multilateralism and leadership. …The U.S. could begin to lead again and reverse its perceived decline in the greater global order bringing true peace for years to come. Middle East War causes extinction Any Third Lebanon War/General Middle East War is apt to involve WMD on both side quickly as both sides know the stakes and that the Israelis are determined to end, …It is highly unlikely that a Third World War, fought with 21st Century weaponry will be anything but the Biblical Armageddon. And —- Middle East war is highly likely —- only conflict resolution now solves As the Obama administration tries to unbury itself from snowballing scandals, my apocalyptic thriller steadily crawls from fiction to fact. … watching the world gradually move in the same direction, knowing that it’s not my imagination this time, is far worse. Nuclear conflict over Kashmir is inevitable absent new international action Normal relations between India and Pakistan offer tremendous benefits 26 incentives to the global community. … If Kashmiris have been suffering for decades, it may take only minutes for the whole world to suffer 26 suffer irretrievably. Water disputes make escalation uniquely probable These troop movements are indeed a constant part of daily life in Indian-controlled Kashmir, … when India objected to a Pakistani proposal to build a new dam in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir with the help of the Chinese. And —- all their impacts are inevitable absent the plan’s multilateralism Large portions of the world’s population require the UN’s assistance to surmount problems they cannot overcome on their own. … Instead, the UN provided a framework for them to work in partnership with the United States. Multilateralism checks the worst abuses of the global system In this dangerous world, if people are to have their human dignity recognized and enjoy their human rights, above all, to life, …false values attached to the narrow self-interest of individuals, corporations, and states. Any step short of unconditional removal means won’t create the same symbol of multilateralism US leadership solves global conflict —- clinging means it is only a question of effectiveness A core premise of deep engagement is that it prevents the emergence of a far more dangerous global security environment. … (and which in any case would generate intensely competitive behavior, possibly including regional great power war). Social science proves that there is no alternative to unipolarity The upshot is a near scholarly consensus that unpolarity’s consequences for great power conflict are indeterminate … High status is thus inherently scarce, and competitions for status tend to be zero sum.9 | 9/7/13 |
Wake R4 Extra 1AC CardTournament: Wake | Round: 4 | Opponent: Wheeler KC | Judge: Melani Campbell Lifting the embargo is insufficient – normal trade relations is keyFrench, 9 – editor of and a frequent contributor to The Havana Note. She has led more than two dozen research trips to Cuba (Anya, "Options for Engagement A Resource Guide for Reforming U.S. Policy toward Cuba" http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/library/resources/documents/Cuba/USPolicy/options-for-engagement.pdf-http://www.lexingtoninstitute.org/library/resources/documents/Cuba/USPolicy/options-for-engagement.pdf) | 9/7/13 |
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