Debate research · Lincoln-Douglas · Public Forum · WUDC · BP · policy debate
Argument depth. Research speed. No hallucinations.
Model Diplomat is an AI research tool for competitive debate on policy and world affairs: a Public Forum case on sanctions, an LD criterion about sovereignty, a WUDC motion on international institutions. It answers from primary sources, including 5,745 indexed UN General Assembly roll-call votes — not AI-generated arguments that fall apart under cross-examination.
Edited by Karl-Gustav Kallasmaa, CTO · LinkedIn · Updated
10 min
From new topic to a sourced case outline
Both sides
Affirmative and negative blocks, mapped
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Country positions to cite in policy rounds
Where debate prep breaks down
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Generic AI evidence gets destroyed in cross-ex
When your opponent asks for the source behind a claim and it doesn't exist, the round is over. ChatGPT invents statistics, misattributes quotes, and cites studies that don't exist. Real debate prep requires real sources.
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Policy topics require geopolitical depth
A motion about UN Security Council reform, international sanctions effectiveness, or humanitarian intervention requires understanding how international institutions actually work — not a surface summary from a news article.
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Preparing both sides of a case takes twice the time
Good debate prep means preparing the arguments you'll face as much as the ones you'll make. Building out negative blocks against your own case, or understanding how the opposition is likely to run their side, doubles the research load.
Debate prep, sourced and fast
Case research with real sources
Research any policy motion and get sourced arguments, real statistics, and cited evidence. Model Diplomat understands international relations, geopolitics, and international law — the domains that drive most competitive policy debate topics.
Both sides of the motion
Ask Model Diplomat to brief you on both the affirmative and negative case for any resolution. Understand the strongest arguments on each side before you start building your case — and find the gaps in the opposition's likely run.
Geopolitical context that holds up
International institutions, diplomatic history, trade relationships, conflict dynamics — Model Diplomat understands the context behind policy debate topics rather than just summarizing a headline. Arguments built on real context survive scrutiny.
Fast preparation for any round
Whether you find out your topic 30 minutes before the round or have a week to prep, Model Diplomat accelerates research. Get up to speed on a new topic fast without sacrificing accuracy.
Country-specific evidence
For Public Forum topics with specific countries in play, Model Diplomat can research each side's actual foreign policy, historical actions, and stated positions — giving you specific, defensible evidence rather than generic claims.
Counterargument preparation
A strong debater anticipates objections. Ask Model Diplomat to brief you on the best counterarguments to your position, then develop your blocks and extensions. Walk into the round already knowing what they're going to say.
Common questions.
Which debate formats does this work for?
Any format where topics touch on international relations, policy, or world affairs — which is most of them. Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary (WUDC, BP, MSPDP), policy debate, and Model UN all regularly feature topics where geopolitical context and real sourcing matter.
Can Model Diplomat help with value/criterion structure for LD?
Yes. Model Diplomat can help you research the philosophical and ethical foundations behind a Lincoln-Douglas topic — the real academic debates behind concepts like sovereignty, humanitarian obligation, or international justice — not just generic definitions.
How is this different from Perplexity for debate research?
Perplexity is a general-purpose search tool. Model Diplomat specializes in political and international-affairs research — deeper knowledge of how international institutions work, geopolitical dynamics, and diplomatic history. It also surfaces follow-up questions that help you build a case, not just answer a single query.
Is it free to use?
Yes. A free account includes 25 AI searches on day one, then 5 a day — the daily allowance refills rather than stacking. Pro removes the daily cap. It starts with a 3-day trial that needs a card. At full price (the US) Pro is $50/month or $360/year ($30/month billed annually). The price depends on the buyer's country, and the pricing page shows it. Cancel before the trial ends and nothing is charged.
Evidence that holds up. Arguments that land.
Research any policy debate topic with the depth and sourcing that competitive rounds demand.
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