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.
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.
Energy shock
The energy shock the entire world is experiencing is not going away anytime soon. What happens if the Persian Gulf does not stay there? How is this energy shock different from the past and have the international energy markets been forever changed? CrossTalking with Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai.
CrossTalk Bullhorns | Global energy crisis
A global energy crisis is here. Saudi oil has stopped going to Europe. There is a mounting diesel crisis in the US. Petroleum prices are climbing. And the war of choice against Iran is far from over. Also, are we facing an AI apocalypse? It depends on who you ask.
CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.