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.
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.
Seeking peace?
The war continues. Tehran says no surrender to the US and that diplomacy is wiser than war. At the same time, Trump threatens to renew hostilities. It is difficult to say whether any real diplomacy is in play. Meanwhile, the global economy is being hammered.
CrossTalking with Joshua Landis, Ethan Levins, and Hannan Hussain.
State of pause?
Donald Trump says he has postponed a planned attack on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Does this mean real negotiations and diplomacy are being taken seriously? Or does this mean Trump has no idea how to end a war he started? CrossTalking with Marwa Osman, Ali Alizadeh, and Haytham Faraj.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Thucydides summit
In a word, the Trump-Xi summit was a nothing-burger. It was an historic visit that will be quickly forgotten. What will be remembered is China’s Thucydides Trap warning. Also, how has security in the Persian Gulf changed since the war of choice against Iran? CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.