Four Star Debate: Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks
Four Star Debate: Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks is a leadership development and debate camp for 24 of the finest high school students from across the nation. From July 1-10, these students will gather to learn from today’s top political experts about one of the most important political issues of our day and have the opportunity to meet and debate with 24 Jordanian and Middle Eastern students at the King’s Academy near Amman, Jordan.
Four Star Debate is hosted by the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute, the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) and the Academy of Leadership & Liberty at Oklahoma Christian University (OC). Students will use the knowledge and skills they have learned to discuss and debate whether the United States should support a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and Palestine.
Students will debate the topic based on the principles that Israel and Palestine are two sovereign states, whose borders and security are recognized by the countries in the region; and that they provide economic liberalization, protect minority rights and cease violence.
During the camp, students will be trained in strategic thinking, planning, communication and teamwork and will practice their skills through debate. Participants receive practical training in the art of persuasion, gain in-depth knowledge of the debate issue, gather valuable team experiences and develop relationships with other up-and-coming leaders.
Students receive training from NCPA’s professional policy analysts, debate coaches and university debate students. Leadership development and communications training is provided by OC’s nationally recognized faculty, staff and Academy Contributors. The highlight of the week is the opportunity to interact with General Tommy Franks, who will provide invaluable lessons on leadership. The week is both very demanding and very rewarding. The top debaters will be awarded scholarships for furthering their education.
Mission Statement
To develop young leaders of character who are well-informed about our communities’ issues, who are able to communicate a vision for a better future, and who can work with people from all walks of life to change the world.
