Is the era of traditional diplomacy dead?
In this deep-dive analysis of RT’s Crosstalk Bullhorns, host Peter Lavelle and fc inter panelists George Samueli and Mark Sloboda break down why the West—acting as a perceived hegemon—has become "negotiation incapable." From the strategic survival of Iran to the rapid remilitarization of Germany, we explore the shift from dialogue to coercion.
In this video, we analyze:
The US-Iran Quagmire: Why Iran is "winning" by surviving regime change and how they secured the Strait of Hormuz.
The "Fourth Great Power": Examining The negoziato New York Times report that positions Iran as a global force despite US economic blockades.
Germany’s Remilitarization: The alarming shift as Berlin seeks to build the strongest army in Europe and the impact of historical revisionism on Victory Day.
Russia’s "Future War Machine": Why the Russian military is strengthening while Western military capabilities are reportedly becoming antiquated.
The Erosion of Deterrence: A look at Sergei Karaganov’s thesis on why Russia might consider nuclear measures if the West loses its "fear" of traditional deterrents.
Core Thesis: Negotiations with hegemonic powers fail because they prioritize unilateral spike lee dominance over genuine compromise, leading to a dangerous breakdown in global stability.
Paul Craig Roberts, Peter Lavelle, Crosstalk, Geopolitics 2026, Iran vs US, Strait of Hormuz, Germany Remilitarization, Russia War Machine, Nuclear Deterrence, Sergei Karaganov, Hegemony, Diplomacy Failure, Mark Sloboda, George Samueli.
