Standpoints by resilient_king Written by: resilient_king Senior Does giving international aid sometimes cause more harm ... 03 March 2026 1 comments Written by: resilient_king Senior Does the use of technology make new world records less... 03 March 2026 0 comments Written by: resilient_king Senior Do international alliances always make the world safer,... 03 March 2026 0 comments Written by: resilient_king Senior Should voting rights match a person’s legal responsibilities? 03 March 2026 0 comments Comments by resilient_king Comment Post Date Comment: I strongly believe Topical Talk should be compulsory in every school. During the Festival, the... Post: Competiton #7 Date: 04/3/26 Comment: I strongly believe Topical Talk should be compulsory in every school. In the lesson about... Post: Which topic made you think the most? Date: 03/3/26 Comment: One improvement would be to include more structured speaking time with clear guiding questions... Post: How could we improve? Date: 03/3/26 Comment: I really enjoyed looking closely at the picture because the objects don’t feel random at all —... Post: Match the objects Date: 01/3/26 Comment: I think the rapid closure of USAID was too hasty because major policy changes that affect... Post: Was USAID closed too quickly? Date: 01/3/26 Comment: Alliances have always played a central role in global stability, and one of the clearest... Post: Should countries stay allies even if their leaders don’t get along? Date: 28/2/26 Comment: If I were the leader of a country, I would rather belong to a strong alliance, even if it meant... Post: Would you rather... Date: 28/2/26 Comment: I understand and appreciate that you’re being careful, but I feel this isn’t entirely fair. I... Post: What about the key voices? Date: 26/2/26 Comment: Hey, thanks for taking the time to read my comment so carefully. About the em... Post: What about the key voices? Date: 26/2/26 Comment: The best activity in the Topical Talk lessons has been writing comments on the news articles... Post: Best part of Topical Talk? Date: 24/2/26 Comment: Another key voice that has really impacted the way I think is Ashvin Dayal. He pushed back... Post: What about the key voices? Date: 24/2/26 Comment: Matt Damon truly made me reflect. He made me realize that awareness isn’t just about getting... Post: What about the key voices? Date: 23/2/26 Comment: Let’s talk about how AI is shaking up schools and the way we learn. It’s already a big deal for... Post: What should we cover next? Date: 23/2/26 Comment: A growth mindset turns challenges into chances. When I hit something tough, I don’t simply give... Post: Competiton #6 - THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Date: 23/2/26 Comment: Foreign aid holds the greatest value to me. When people are in real trouble, we should help them... Post: What first? Aid or defence? Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I agree. Modern sport isn’t just about natural talent anymore. Athletes rely on a mix of... Post: Talent plus tech equals modern sport Date: 22/2/26 Comment: I agree—wealthy countries really do have more resources, thus they are able and obliged to... Post: Is aid a global responsibility? Date: 21/2/26 Comment: Cutting aid doesn’t just save a bit of money—it shakes up the whole system in ways that stick... Post: Does cutting aid create instability? Date: 21/2/26 Comment: When too many groups take charge, nobody’s really on the hook. Local governments need to take... Post: Can one country solve global problems? Date: 20/2/26 Comment: Countries really need to stand by Article 5. It’s the backbone of trust in NATO. The whole point... Post: Should allies always defend each other? Date: 20/2/26 View more >