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.
Return to war
If you have been following the unprovoked war on Iran, you have been provided with at least two opposite interpretations. According to one, the war is Iran’s fault and it has been defeated. The other holds that the US and Israel have suffered a strategic defeat. One thing is for sure – this conflict is far from over. CrossTalking with Jenin Younes, Ali Mamouri and Daoud Kuttab.
Losing control
Wars are unpredictable – the ultimate exercise in the law of unintended consequences. The Americans and Israelis have realized this and are in a state of panic. The Iranians, on the other hand, are playing their asymmetrical hand masterfully. CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Jason Zaharis, and Esteban Carrillo Lopez.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Insults as strategy
Theatrics is not a substitute for strategy. Zelensky’s insulting letter to the Russian president is a reflection of the West’s inability to negotiate in good faith. Also, Germany’s denial of a seat on the UN Security Council demonstrates Berlin’s fading importance in the world. This can also be said of Europe in general.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
Massive escalation
In order to be a great power today, a country must have deterrence. This is what the EU and NATO want to deny Russia. This explains why their proxy Ukraine has become heavily reliant on drone warfare while it is losing on the battlefield. This in turn brings about escalation. And this is becoming dangerous for all involved. CrossTalking with Dan Kovalik, Michael Maloof, and Ryan Milton.
Peace without peace
Wars are easy to start but very difficult to end. Donald Trump is learning this the hard way. The American president is clearly looking for an exit from this conflict. His partner in this war is Israel. Israel has very different ideas. CrossTalking with Raed Jarrar, Elijah J. Magnier, and Hamidreza Gholamzadeh.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Drone wars
Up the escalation ladder: Will the presence of Ukrainian drones in the skies over the Baltic States bring about a direct Russia-NATO conflict? We should all be worried. Also, will the fiasco now known as the Iran War find its final destination in Cuba. CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.