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.
New START to end
The last remaining strategic arms control agreement is about to end. The New START treaty was signed by the United States and Russia. Popular with the public, it functioned as an important guardrail on regulating nuclear weapons arsenals. Experts now warn of a new arms race. CrossTalking with Ray McGovern, Scott Ritter, and Peter Kuznick.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: War and self-harm
It would appear the question is not ‘if’ but ‘when’ the US will attack Iran. The real question is why? Also, Europe is addicted to self-harm. Banning the import of Russian energy is destroying the European economy. Is the political system next? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
New (old) paradigm
With the Trump presidency, we have seen the return of Great Power politics with a vengeance. Global institutions and international law are being sidelined. Ideological crusades are now absent. Does this make the world a better place? I guess it depends where you are in the pecking order. CrossTalking with John Mearsheimer and Alastair Crooke.
End of international law
In the era of Trump, what does international law mean? Of course, great powers approach international law selectively; the powerful are wary of other great powers and not the law. However, smaller powers have little choice. Are we destined to live in a world of only hard power? CrossTalking with Dimitri Lascaris, Michael Maloof, and Ethan Levins.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: On war and peace
Europe plans to wage war on Russia without American help. How will that work out? The Europeans haven’t actually got anything right recently. Also, will Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ deliver peace? Or is it, as many claim, a substitute for the UN? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
No turning back
Stress tests and breaking points. This is what is being played out across the Western world. Trump’s demand to acquire Greenland has put Europe on notice. In fact, the way we think about geopolitics is being transformed. Being an ally of the US affords you little protection. CrossTalking with Arnold August, Elizabeth Lane, and Lionel.