The world is definitely in turmoil.  Russia, North Korea, Iran and China are a handful of nations that aren't just problematic, they're forming alliances that should be a wake-up call to this world.  On the other hand, in some nations, people are rising up and signaling that they no longer want to go in a certain direction any longer. To address these trends, Crosstalk welcomed back Alex Newman.  Alex is an award-winning international freelance journalist, author, researcher, educator and consultant.  He's senior editor for The New American.  He is co-author of Crimes of the Educators, author of  Deep State: The Invisible Government Behind the Scenes and author of, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death.  He is founder of Liberty Sentinel. In this survey of world affairs, Alex focused on the following: Russia—Their alliance building and a warning from a former Soviet defector. China—Is their government system the model for an eventual new world order? China and Taiwan—Is a war between these two nations imminent? What responsibility do we have to nations like Ukraine and Taiwan? More nations are beginning to recognize a Palestinian state.  Is this the answer to peace in the Middle East? Why Argentina is a model for reform for other nations. The European parliamentary elections. The impact of the new prime minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. The impact of Mexico's first female president. Will we be able to trust the results of the next election?   These points and more were covered while listeners wrapped up the broadcast.