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.
Turning the page
The longer the American-Israeli war on Iran goes on, the more unpredictable and uncontrollable it becomes. Borders and alliances that once seemed solid and permanent now appear to be built on sand. Attacking Iran has turned the page of history and there is no going back. CrossTalking with Esteban Carrillo Lopez, Sami Al-Arian, and Mohammad Khatibi.
Strategic reckoning
Why do empires decline and collapse? Historians have debated this for ages. Is the reason due to external threats? Imperial over-reach? Or is it internal decay and rot? Maybe, it is a combination of all of the above. They certainly apply to the political West and the US specifically. CrossTalking with Karen Kwiatkowski and Steve Jermy.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Start of endgame
With Ukraine on the ropes and its infrastructure being destroyed, the American administration makes an energy deal with Russia. Meanwhile, NATO brass gather in Kiev to access the damage they have brought about. Also, can the Mecca defense alliance save the House of Saud? Is a new order coming in the Middle East?
CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
Surviving empire
Everything is coming apart at the seams. Once long-held assumptions about the international order no longer apply. Today the very idea of international law has been pushed aside in favor of naked aggression. Treaty alliances don’t count for much. Even worse, many elites no longer fear war. CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Jenin Younes, and Tyler Nixon.
Strategic shift
The US-Israel war on Iran is unnecessary and is a security blunder. What will come out of this war of choice is unclear. However, it is certain that there is no returning to the status quo ante. This region of the world has been forever changed, and the winners and losers are obvious to see. RT’s Peter Lavelle interviews Sulaiman Ahmed.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Between war and peace
Neither war nor peace – this is where the Iran war stands at the moment. Is this a pause and prelude to the next stage of kinetic warfare? After the midterms? Also, Russia’s Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad is in focus. Strangely, the West is outraged that Russia will defend its sovereignty at all costs. CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.