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Since 2008, we have brought the world’s sharpest minds and brightest thinkers to our mainstage debates in Toronto, Canada. In front of live audiences of 3,000 people, twice a year, we debate the big issues of the day, from climate to the global economy to political correctness to the future of democracy. All these great debates are curated here in video, audio and text for your watching, listening and reading pleasure. Enjoy the art of civil and substantive public debate.

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The Munk Debate on Canada’s Foreign Policy

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Apr 10, 2015

The West vs. Russia

Apr 10, 2015

The West vs. Russia

Be it resolved, the West should engage not isolate Russia…

Pro
Stephen F. Cohen
Vladimir Pozner
Con
Anne Applebaum
Garry Kasparov
Result
Con wins with 10% vote gain
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Be it resolved, Obama’s foreign policy is emboldening our enemies and making the world a more dangerous place…

Pro
Bret Stephens
Robert Kagan
Con
Anne-Marie Slaughter
Fareed Zakaria
Result
Con wins with 11% vote gain
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May 2, 2014

State Surveillance

May 2, 2014

State Surveillance

Be it resolved, state surveillance is a legitimate defence of our freedoms…

Pro
Michael Hayden
Alan Dershowitz
Con
Glenn Greenwald
Alexis Ohanian
Result
Con wins with 13% vote gain
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Be it resolved, men are obsolete…

Pro
Hanna Rosin
Maureen Dowd
Con
Caitlin Moran
Camille Paglia
Result
PRO gains 28%. PRO wins
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