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 (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.
Greenland or bust
Greenland or bust. Who would have thought Donald Trump’s drive to acquire Greenland would become a defining issue for the Global North and the trans-Atlantic alliance? Who would have thought the so-called rules-based Western order would come to an end over the geopolitics of the Arctic? CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Mats Nilsson, and Constantin Von Hoffmeister.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: New (old) Cold War
Living dangerously. Trump holds off from attacking Iran, but for how long? Also, Europeans threaten the US over Greenland, and threaten Russia with seizure of oil tankers. It would seem Europe’s delusions are truly limitless! CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.