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CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Security indivisible

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration says it believes in diplomacy. Well now, it has a chance to prove this. Russia has presented two wide-ranging proposals to recast and regulate its relations with the West in general and specifically NATO. We are living in a historic moment. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, HOME EDITION: Security indivisible

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CrossTalk, HOME EDITION: Europe’s insecurity

Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021By Editor

In terms of security and defense, Europe stands at a crossroads. Should outdated Cold War-era structures be maintained, like NATO and overreliance on the US? Or should Europe define and shoulder responsibilities for its own defense? And what about Russia? … Read More >CrossTalk, HOME EDITION: Europe’s insecurity

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CrossTalk | HOME EDITION: Trust the polls?

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021By Editor

Pundits love polls, particularly when polls further a certain political agenda. But polling has a checkered history as of late. The last two election cycles tell us as much. Should we put much stock in polling anymore? If so, then why? … Read More >CrossTalk | HOME EDITION: Trust the polls?

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CrossTalk Bullhorns | HOME EDITION: Grand bargain?

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021By Editor

The West’s relationship with Russia is at a record low. And there’s no reason to believe this will change any time soon. However, is a grand bargain possible as some have suggested? Also, has the fate of Julian Assange been sealed? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns | HOME EDITION: Grand bargain?

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Crosstalk: Democracy as circus

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021By Editor

US President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual global summit on democracy. Apparently, Washington intends to launch a new crusade to save the world for democracy, at least as the foreign policy blob understands this political term. Critics of this stunt claim it is all about ‘strategic polarization’ and an attempt at ‘values-based diplomacy.’ … Read More >Crosstalk: Democracy as circus

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CrossTalk: Angry nation

Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021By Editor

What is the national mood? I suppose it depends on what kind of media you consume. To say the nation is divided and highly partisan is an understatement. That is certainly what the national media want us to think. But are we really so divided on what matters most? … Read More >CrossTalk: Angry nation

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CrossTalk Bullhorns | HOME EDITION: Nightmare scenario

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021By Editor

Focus on Ukraine: Joe Biden says “I don’t accept anyone’s red lines.” Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says: “The nightmare scenario of military confrontation is returning.” On this edition of the program we examine the significance of both statements. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns | HOME EDITION: Nightmare scenario

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CrossTalk: Ukraine in play

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021By Editor

Again, there are rumors of war. There are rumors of invasion. And again, the country is Ukraine. There are allegations of a Russian military build-up near its Ukrainian border. Though it is a fact that Kiev is receiving lethal aid from NATO countries. Who benefits from this stratagem? … Read More >CrossTalk: Ukraine in play

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CrossTalk | HOME EDITION: Choosing war?

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021By Editor

The legacy media continues to prepare Western audiences for a military conflict in Ukraine. Another war of choice? And, if so, whose? Also, the United States doesn’t export much these days, except perhaps for its so-called values. But are those values attractive to the world anymore? … Read More >CrossTalk | HOME EDITION: Choosing war?

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CrossTalk: EU Army?

Posted on November 26, 2021November 26, 2021By Editor

The EU is in the process of finalizing what is being called the ‘Strategic Compass for Security and Defense’. This is shorthand for what may become the ‘EU Army’. This is not a new idea and there is no guarantee it will even come about. Is Europe capable of defending itself in this competitive world? … Read More >CrossTalk: EU Army?

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