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: No rules order
The significance of Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran can’t be overstated. It would seem we live in a world without rules. Also, why is the latest NATO summit an unmitigated embarrassment? CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich and Tarik Cyril Amar.
Damage assessment
What has changed since the so-called ‘12-day war?’ All the main actors involved – Iran, Israel and the US – are claiming victory. But none of the core issues leading to the conflict have been resolved. In fact, diplomacy and negotiations appear to be less likely than before. This isn’t over.
CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Marwa Osman, and Lisa Issac.
‘The 12-day war’
Trump calls it the ‘12-day war.’ An illegal war on Iran started by Israel and supported by Washington. After the American attack on Iranian nuclear assets, Tehran retaliated with great sophistication. It would seem that was enough for Trump to call it quits. So, what was this war all about? CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Setareh Sadeqi, and Miko Peled.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Trump goes to war
With the unprovoked attack on Iran, Donald Trump has demonstrated his administration’s preference for war over negotiations. What Trump’s strategic goal is remains unclear. However, have no doubt the law of unintended consequences is now in play. Iran will retaliate. Escalation is front and center. CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.
Is MAGA in crisis?
There is big trouble in MAGA world. Donald Trump’s changing positions on Israel’s unprovoked war on Iran has many of the president’s supporters confused, despondent, and even furious. For a decade now Trump has claimed to be antiwar and a peacemaker. Why then is he following in the footsteps of John McCain? CrossTalking with Michael Scheuer, Gerald Celente, and Ron Placone.
Strategic catastrophe
Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran is a war it may not be able to finish. This is why it is so dangerous. The Trump administration continues the fiction it was not directly involved. But involvement is now the key issue. Without American help Israel faces a strategic defeat. An American attack on Iran will be a strategic catastrophe. CrossTalking with Ali Rizk and Vladimir Golstein.