Counter-revolution

­Are we seeing a counter-revolution in the Middle East and North Africa? How strong are the counter forces? Will the revolutionary movement actually revive a conservative mood? CrossTalking with Majid Rafizadeh, Vijay Prashad and Suzanna Shah.

Sudan vs Sudan

­Will there be any legal international solution to the current crisis in Sudan? What role does China play in the Sudan conflict? Who else has its eyes on this oil-rich country? And did the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement really encourage peace? CrossTalking with Olivia Warham, Wolf-Christian Paes and Ayo Johnson on April 27.

Adieu Sarkozy?

­Will the French be able to breathe freely if Sarkozy's gone? Do they really want Hollande in power? Would Hollande be able to reinvent a welfare state? Will Sarkozy woo Marine LePen's electorate to win the elections? And if Hollande outdoes him, would it undermine France's commitment to the EU? CrossTalking with Andreas Staab, Robert Oulds and Richard Jomshof on April 25.

Sanctioning Israel

­What goals has the BDS movement achieved so far? Does it aim for a constructive solution to the conflict? How should Israel react to it? Norman Finkelstein and Noam Chomsky agree that the goal of the movement is to destroy Israel – how valid is this judgment? Can the movement reinvent itself and win support from those who criticize it today? CrossTalking with Gilad Atzmon, Eric Walberg and Omar...

Judging Breivik

­What do Breivik and his atrocities tell about multiculturalism in Europe? Has the mass murder weakened the European far-right parties? Or are they gaining even more support among the public? How should Europeans express their fear of change and what policies should be re-examined to encourage mutual respect and understanding? CrossTalking with Rachel Marsden, Roger Griffin and Mohammed Shafiq...

Tehran talking

­Will we see a new level of negotiations in Baghdad? What have we learned from the recent talks in Istanbul? Or will we see a repeat of previous failed discussions over Iran’s uranium enrichment? CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Omri Ceren and Geneive Abdo.

Still Syria?

­How high are the chances that Kofi Annan’s plan will be met? Will Annan’s peace efforts lead to any diplomatic solution? If there is regime change in Syria, who will fill the power vacuum? How fragmented is the Syrian opposition, and will the death toll go up if there’s outside military intervention? CrossTalking with Diana Johnstone, Joshua Landis and Josef Olmert.

China's century

According to a recent IMF report, China's economy is projected to top the US economy by 2016.How realistic is that? Is China’s rapid growth engine slowing? Can the U.S. ignore China as a growing power and economic force? How much of a threat does it represent to the West? CrossTalking with Ilan Alon, Martin Hennecke and Joshua Lipman.

Mali mess

­Is Mali another failed state in the making? Who is behind the coup? And does it add to the unintended consequences following the Libya operation? CrossTalking with Peter Pham and James Schneider on April 6.

Arab Spring break

­Does the growing popularity of the Muslim Brotherhood mean the Arab Spring may see its end very soon? Since the Brotherhood has chosen to field a presidential candidate, does it have a good chance of winning? Will it be able to fix the country’s economy? And could the Muslim Brotherhood protect the minorities? CrossTalking with Nabila Ramdani, Oren Kessler and Alyssa Lappen.