CrossTalk

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...
May 20, 2026 05:58
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.

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...
May 20, 2026 05:58
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...
May 18, 2026 06:01
Economic spiral
The longer the war on Iran continues, the more damage will be inflicted on the global economy. This is not only about energy and fertilizers, but also about global supply chains. Once interrupted or broken, the nature of the global order could be...
May 15, 2026 06:21
Unicorn thinking
Magical thinking and the limits of US military power. This is the state of the so-called negotiations to end the US-Israeli war against Iran, which is in no mood to compromise – nor should it. CrossTalking with Maral Karimi, Helyeh Doutaghi,...
May 13, 2026 06:10
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Dire Strait
Has the American-Israeli war on Iran become a quagmire? As time passes, it certainly appears so. Also, as Europe prepares for a war on Russia, Moscow reevaluates its view of Europe, in particular Germany. CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George...
May 11, 2026 06:44
Victory Day ‘26
May 9 is one of the most important dates on the calendar for Russians. It was on this day in 1945 that fascism in Europe was finally crushed. In the West, this historical achievement has faded. Celebrating the end of this war is no longer a high...
May 8, 2026 05:58
Hormuz brinkmanship
The US and Israel have failed to achieve their war aims against Iran. In fact, Iran is still standing and forcing the Trump administration to react to its demands. The US and Israel have lost this war, can they be part of winning the peace?...
May 6, 2026 06:18
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Walk away?
Fight or flight, that is the question. The Trump administration faces some very stark options as the Iran War enters its third month. Also, is the US leaving Europe militarily? If so, what are NATO’s prospects and what about the Ukraine proxy...
May 4, 2026 06:01
Deadlock
Has the US-Israel war of choice on Iran become a ‘forever war’ – a war that cannot be won? On this edition of CrossTalk, we examine strategy. Iran has demonstrated that it is methodical and patient. It is unclear if the Trump...
May 1, 2026 07:28