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.
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.
Europe’s bad bet
Well-informed observers understand that Ukraine is losing the war and will be defeated, despite the claims issued by NATO countries’ governments and media. At the same time, elites in Europe are raising the alarm of an impending war with Russia. Europe is in the grip of war fever. How does this help Ukraine? CrossTalking with Ulrike Guérot and Ryan Milton.
Back to war, again?
It is a war that never should have happened. It is also a war that appears almost impossible to end. With no resolution on the horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran is a battle of wills and attrition. The question is: Can the world survive this? CrossTalking with Warwick Powell and Matteo Capasso.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Rejecting peace (again)
At this year’s United Nations General Assembly gathering Iran proposed a seven-day roadmap to end the war. Donald Trump was quick to reply. He said, “I reject their proposal.” Is this yet another missed opportunity to achieve peace? Also, why is Europe so desperate for a war against Russia that it can’t win? CrossTalking with Tarik Cyril Amar and Aleksandar Pavic.
The great unraveling
We are witnessing a great unraveling of the global order. Western, particularly American, hegemony is coming apart at the seams. Is the future greater multipolarity? We can only hope so. However, hegemony is never surrendered easily or willingly. Change is fraught with danger and more violence. CrossTalking with Michael Rossi, Alexis Poulin, and Ali Borhani.