CrossTalk

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...
Dec 10, 2025 06:40
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.

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...
Dec 10, 2025 06:40
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...
Dec 8, 2025 06:31
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...
Dec 5, 2025 06:28
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...
Dec 3, 2025 06:33
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Kiev in crisis
With the frontlines collapsing, domestic political insecurity and claims of massive corruption at the highest level, the Kiev regime is on unsteady ground. Its survival is in question. Add to this the struggle to make peace or continue the war. Can...
Dec 1, 2025 06:42
‘Megaphone diplomacy’
To win in geopolitics, you need a good strategy and ample material assets to back up that strategy. This is how Russia is conducting itself when it comes to the Ukraine conflict. The Europeans prefer ‘megaphone diplomacy.’ They are...
Nov 28, 2025 06:41
Peacefire
As expected, the Europeans and Ukraine have rejected Trump’s plan to end the war. They say they have their own ideas – not to end the conflict, but to keep it going. Rejecting the peace process means only one thing – more...
Nov 26, 2025 06:07
CrossTalk Bullhorns | 28-Point plan
Is the end near? Is the Ukraine Project about to be wrapped up? Trump’s 28-point peace plan appears to force an outcome. Losing on the battlefield and with growing political insecurity at home, the Zelensky regime may have no choice but to...
Nov 24, 2025 06:30
Is peace possible?
Media reports suggest a new proposal is being agreed to end the Ukraine conflict. Details of which mirror many of Russia’s demands, like Kiev relinquishing territory, reduced military, and recognition of Russian as an official language. Is...
Nov 21, 2025 06:04