The topics that will be used in Lincoln-Douglas debate at VBI 2019 have been finalized for all locations.
- VBI Philadelphia (June 29 – July 12): Resolved: States ought to eliminate their nuclear arsenals.
- VBI Los Angeles Session 1 (July 14 – Aug 2): Resolved: Japan ought to amend Article 9 of its constitution to allow for offensive military capabilities.
- VBI Los Angeles Session 2 (Aug 4 – Aug 17) will use the official 2019 September/October topic.