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.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Impossible peace
Why is Trump powerless to compel Kiev and the Europeans if he claims they have no cards to play? Also, NATO throws down the gauntlet. Its secretary-general promises a World War II-style conflict on the European continent.
CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
Failing regime
It’s looking pretty grim for the Kiev regime and its European supporters. The Ukraine Project is a war the West can’t win, can’t end, and can’t afford. CrossTalking with Harrison Berger, Alexandre Guerreiro, and Stevan Gajic.
Imperial reform?
Can a global empire reform and change itself? This is what the Trump administration says it aims to do. In its new national security strategy, there is an explicit rejection of global hegemony and ideological crusades. Sounds good. But not if you live in the Western Hemisphere. CrossTalking with Dan Kovalik, Adriel Kasonta, and Larry Johnson.
CrossTalk Bullhorns | Neo-Monroe doctrine
Washington’s new National Security Strategy document is something to behold. Essentially it could be called “Fortress America” and a reordering of global security interests. Also, it is becoming apparent that Russia is losing patience with Kiev’s escalations and European elites demanding a greater war. CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
No deal
A breakthrough toward peace in Ukraine still is not on the horizon. The Witkoff delegation to Moscow was pleasantly received and listened to, whereas the Europeans fume over their exclusion. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military fortunes on the battlefield suffer and escalation remains possible.
CrossTalking with Michael Rossi, Jan Oberg, and Stanislav Krapivnik.
Diplomatic dance
No one ever said it would be easy to end the Ukraine conflict. Particularly since the Ukrainians and the Europeans are determined to continue the war. With so much resistance in the West, it is overlooked that Russia still has the option of winning on the battlefield. CrossTalking with Marko Gasic, Eike Hamer, and Johnny Miller.