May 4, 2023 – Newsweek reported today on the Brewer Foundation/NYU International Public Policy Forum. Founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation, the IPPF is the first and only competition that gives high school students around the world the opportunity to engage in written and oral debates on issues of public policy. Now jointly administered by New York University, the contest annually reaches thousands of students.
As reported by Newsweek, “The IPPF is different from other public policy debates, which are largely comprised of oral arguments, because it includes rounds of essays that are exchanged by participants.” This year’s contest resolution is, “Resolved: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an effective model for international cooperation.”
The IPPF Finals take place Saturday, May 6 at the Harold Pratt House in New York City. Firm partner William A. Brewer III tells Newsweek about the unique finals format.
“Not only are these kids cross-examining each other, but now you've got lawyers and successful businesspeople and famous government officials sitting on a panel and asking you a bunch of questions about the topic that you've just debated. It's an exciting process,” Brewer said.
The final debate takes place at 3:30 p.m. EST. Log on to www.facebook.com/IPPFdebate to view all the action.
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