CrossTalk is a TV debate experience which presents hot-topic discussions on politics, business, newsmakers, global trends, present-day conflicts, and dangers and challenges facing our world. Host Peter Lavelle poses hard, straightforward questions to his guests, and demands concrete answers in response.
Uncertain ceasefire
On the face of it, the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. There is not much agreement beyond that. Both sides have starkly different approaches and agendas. But one thing is certain: American military might has failed to subdue Iran. We are in a new geopolitical moment. CrossTalking with Marco Carnelos, Ali Mamouri, and Maral Karimi.
Rock and a hard place
Donald Trump’s arsenal of ultimatums, temper tantrums, and expletives are not delivering the desired results. Iran will not simply surrender; it doesn’t have to. It has many cards to play. Trump doesn’t have a winning strategy, Iran does. CrossTalking with Larry Johnson and Ethan Levins.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: End of order
It is an understatement to claim the US-Israeli war on Iran is a blunder. This war of choice has already made itself felt economically and politically, and is in the process of flipping the geopolitical chessboard. Everything is changing and there is no return to the status quo ante. CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
Fake talks, long war
Donald Trump’s address to the nation revealed his administration has no idea how to end the war it started. Full of thunderous bluster, the president continues to claim there are on-going negotiations with Tehran. No such negotiations are happening. This is Trump’s forever war. CrossTalking with Kevork Almassian, Setareh Sadeqi, and Abdolreza Alami.
Talks vs peace
The Trump administration is signaling it wants talks with Iran. But toward what end? Given the administration’s track record, talks are a deception and a tactic for further escalation. To date, there is no indication the US and Israel want peace with Iran. CrossTalking with Sami Al-Arian, Jenin Younes, and Julia Rokinfard.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Trapped
The US-Israel war on Iran is changing the world on a scale hard to grasp. The international system is witnessing an extreme shock. The US is experiencing a strategic defeat at the hands of a regional power. The world we once knew is quickly disappearing. CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich and Tarik Cyril Amar.