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.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Iran’s full Strait
Trump says talks will continue, but the ceasefire is over. How does that work? In so many words, the US is still demanding Iran’s surrender. Also, exactly what is Washington’s position on the Ukraine conflict and are we witnessing a long-range strike war of attrition? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
Absence of strategy
It’s deja-vu all over again. The MoU ending the Iran war is in tatters. At the NATO meeting in Ankara, peace with Russia was not on the agenda. Instead, the now familiar agreement-incapable approach has overwhelming sway. It is obvious that the West is unable to think strategically. Peter Lavelle interviews Alastair Crooke.
Agreement-incapable
As the Iranian people lay to rest their Supreme Leader, Donald Trump has returned to making deadly threats. These threats make a mockery of the Memorandum of Understanding framework aimed at ending the war. This is still more evidence the West is agreement-incapable. CrossTalking with Haytham Faraj, Kevork Almassian, and Mohammed Akunjee.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Absence of peace
We are back to square one in Iran and Ukraine. The MOU is looking to be nothing more than a ruse and a deceit. A ploy to buy time and search for leverage. Much the same can be said about the Ukraine conflict. The West is not interested in peace. It is pursuing a policy of direct war against Russia. Russia has taken note. CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
Crossing red lines
NATO’s new wonder weapons for its Ukraine proxy are missiles and drones. The logic is missiles and drones alone will force Russia to end the conflict and surrender. Russia would not dare to escalate to strike NATO in return. This is called brinkmanship and its very dangerous. CrossTalking with Alex Reporterfy, Mats Nilsson, and Alexandre Guerreiro.
What agreement?
Not surprisingly the Memorandum of Understanding ending the US-Israel war on Iran means different things to different people. Since its signing, the Trump administration has actively attempted to renegotiate the deal in real time. These attempts haven’t opened the Strait of Hormuz.
CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Julia Roknifard, and Leila Hudson.