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The 29th Indonesia Varsity English Debate

What it took to break at this edition, what was set and who set it.

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Sat 14 Feb 2026

From 1 tab, newest 29th Indonesia Varsity English Debate 2026.

How many points did it take?

5points were safe
in 2026

The last team in averaged 75.4 speaks in 2026.

Every year

What will they set?

Out of 42 past motions with a topic, from 1 edition.

Practise Philosophy motionsLesson: Weighing arguments

How many teams, and how many break?

16of 63 teams made the open break
in 2026

Past motions

1 edition with motions on record, newest first.

29th Indonesia Varsity English Debate 202642 motions
  1. Round 1That we regret the normalization of situationships in modern romancePractise this motion
  2. Round 1That we regret the strong cultural belief in the red string theory of lovePractise this motion
  3. Round 1That we prefer romantic relationships grounded in seeking similarities rather than adapting to differencesPractise this motion
  4. Round 2That, as Indonesia, we would prioritize Humanware over Technoware advancement in the expansion of semiconductor industryPractise this motion
  5. Round 2That labor unions should prioritise reducing job dependency over increasing job welfarePractise this motion
  6. Round 2That we prefer the narrative of 'workplace as a space of collective responsibility', rather than 'solely a site of individual gain'Practise this motion
  7. Round 3That we would institutionalise the 'Fourth Estate'Practise this motion
  8. Round 3That hybrid regimes should pursue complete transformation to liberal democracyPractise this motion
  9. Round 3That, in pursuing counter-insurgency, states should prioritize 'Indoctrination' over 'Direct Confrontation'Practise this motion
  10. Round 4That we support cultural omnivorismPractise this motion
  11. Round 4That we would prioritize cultural investment to modern and emerging art forms in Indonesia (including, but not limited to: hipdut music, contemporary batik fashion trends) rather than the conservation of traditional culturePractise this motion
  12. Round 4That we would impose significant taxes on industries that promote excessive consumption as a lifestyle (all you can eat, fast fashion, etc)Practise this motion
  13. Round 5That as Feminist Movement, we oppose women's position of being counterparts to powerful men (e.g. sports WAGs, First Ladies)Practise this motion
  14. Round 5That we regret the compartmentalization of political ideologies in feminist movement (i.e. liberal feminist, marxist feminist, abolitionist feminist, etc.)Practise this motion
  15. Round 5That we prefer speculative fiction over realistic portrayal in social justice literaturesPractise this motion
  16. Round 6That we regret the glorification of 'Xuéxí' narrativePractise this motion
  17. Round 6That, as an average individual, we prefer to live in a Shame over Guilt societyPractise this motion
  18. Round 6That, as Gen Z, we would embrace the label of 'Strawberry Generation'Practise this motion
  19. OctofinalsThat, as Buddhists, we prefer boddhisatvahood over arhantshipPractise this motion
  20. OctofinalsThat Islam should welcome Bid'ah practicePractise this motion
  21. OctofinalsThat churches should emphasize hardship over abundant blessings in following JesusPractise this motion
  22. QuarterfinalsThat we oppose the redenomination (reducing the number of zeros while preserving the purchasing power) of the Indonesian Rupiah."Practise this motion
  23. QuarterfinalsThat we predict the IHSG will be bullish by the end of 2026Practise this motion
  24. QuarterfinalsThat we support the creation of union capital market in the EUPractise this motion
  25. SemifinalsThat, as Sanae Takaichi, would retract the statement on China-Taiwan disputePractise this motion
  26. SemifinalsThat we support the creation of Military Schengen in the EUPractise this motion
  27. SemifinalsThat the Latin American Countries should collectively, openly reject the 'American Backyard' labelPractise this motion
  28. Grand FinalThat we prefer a world where people live by teleology mindset rather than etiology.Practise this motion
  29. Grand FinalThat human beings are doomed to ever-persisting lonelinessPractise this motion
  30. Grand FinalThat a human's existence is mosaic rather than wholePractise this motion
  31. Novice Pre-QuarterfinalsThat we support the heavy adoption of nichijou‑kei (日常系) storytelling in contemporary media.Practise this motion
  32. Novice Pre-QuarterfinalsThat queer artists should prioritize creating optimistic narratives of queer relationships rather than portrayals of struggle in their works (film, music, literature, etc.).Practise this motion
  33. Novice Pre-Quarterfinals"That we regret the glorification of ‘instantism' on popular media "Practise this motion
  34. Novice QuarterfinalsThat we hope the Dead Internet Theory will be proven as truePractise this motion
  35. Novice QuarterfinalsThat we predict AI Winter is coming in less than ten yearsPractise this motion
  36. Novice QuarterfinalsThat we hope for the decline of social mediaPractise this motion
  37. Novice SemifinalsThat the average individual should embrace a structuralist mindset rather than a voluntaristic mindset.Practise this motion
  38. Novice SemifinalsThat we oppose the rise of 'Writer Command' in motivational mediaPractise this motion
  39. Novice SemifinalsThat, as mental health activists, we would support the use of unorthodox coping practices for mental well-being (e.g. crystals, charms, mantras, subliminals)Practise this motion
  40. Novice FinalsThat we oppose the widespread use of satire (i.e. memes, shitpost, etc.) in Indonesian political discoursePractise this motion
  41. Novice FinalsThat we predict the decreasing influence of religion in Indonesian politics within the next decadePractise this motion
  42. Novice FinalsThat we predict Prabowo Subianto will be reelected in 2029Practise this motion

The break, year by year

The points that were safe, the last team in and how many broke, at each edition with results.

Every break in 2026

  • Open break16 teams
  • Novice break12 teams

How speakers score here

Speaker averages and what finishing high has taken.

average speaker score, 1 edition
74.2
where most speakers land
72.7 to 75.7

What finishing high has taken

  • Top speaker77.2
  • 10th speaker76.4
  • 20th speaker75.9

Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 1 edition.