State of Play

Center for Strategic and International Studies

The world order has been disrupted, and a new international system is emerging. Hosted by Will Todman, State of Play unpacks the biggest geopolitical developments of the week. Every episode brings together CSIS’s leading regional experts to explore how global power is shifting, how allies and adversaries are responding, and what it all means for the future of international order. State of Play is produced by Cera Baker.

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday

Episodes20

Newest first

Thursday · 35 min
How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?
Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik join Will to discuss China’s ambitions in the Pacific.
July 17 · 57 min
Was This World Cup More Political?
Max Bergmann, Victor Cha, and Enoh Ebong join Will to assess the geopolitical dimensions of this year's World Cup in a live episode of State of Play.
July 2 · 32 min
Have Politics Jeopardized the Ebola Response?
Steve Morrison and Michaela Simoneau of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center join Will to discuss the degree to which politics have hampered the Ebola response.
June 17 · 41 min
Was the G7 Summit in France a Success?
Victor Cha, Kristi Govella, Phil Luck, and Caitlin Welsh join Will to assess how meaningful the outcomes of the G7 Summit were.
June 15 · 43 min
Trump's Iran Deal: What Comes Next?
The United States and Iran announced a framework deal that includes a 60-day ceasefire and reopens the Strait of Hormuz. CSIS Middle East Program experts Mona Yacoubian, Michael Ratney, Paul Salem, and Susan Ziadeh assess the winners and losers of the deal, what challenges lie ahead, and what it means for the emerging order in the Middle East.
June 12 · 46 min
How Should the United States Counter the CRINK Axis?
Dr. Victor Cha, Igor Khrestin, Joseph Kim, and Dr. Maria Snegovaya join to discuss CRINK.
June 4 · 34 min
Is Ukraine Turning the Tide?
Will speaks with Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya about their recent trip to Kyiv and if the shifting balance of power means the war may finally end soon.
May 29 · 34 min
Is Something Big About to Happen with North Korea?
Victor Cha, Tom Christensen, and Edgard Kagan join Will to discuss the reported visit of Xi Jinping to North Korea.
May 26 · 33 min
What Can Negotiations Between Lebanon and Israel Achieve?
Mona Yacoubian and Paul Salem join Will to discuss Lebanon and Israel's direct negotiations for the first time in 30 years.
May 15 · 59 min
What did the Trump-Xi Summit Achieve?
Edgard Kagan, Scott Kennedy, and Bonny Lin joined Will to discuss the Trump-Xi Summit.
May 7 · 41 min
Is a Cold Peace with North Korea Possible?
Victor Cha and Sydney Seiler join Will to discuss what a better U.S.- North Korea strategy would look like.
April 22 · 52 min
Has the Iran War Transformed the Middle East's Future?
Vali Nasr, Michael Ratney, Mona Yacoubian, and Susan Ziadeh joined Will to discuss how the war has reshaped the Middle East.
April 13 · 19 min
Will Orban’s Defeat Transform Europe?
Donatienne Ruy joins Will to discuss Péter Magyar’s landslide victory and if this will be a game changer for Europe.
April 9 · 28 min
Has the Iran war upended U.S.-China negotiations?
Scott Kennedy and Brian Hart join Will to assess the war's impact on President Trump and Xi Jinpings summit.
March 25 · 49 min
What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran?
Emily Harding, Caitlin Welsh, and Mona Yacoubian joined Will to discuss the short- and long-term implications of the war with Iran.
March 20 · 18 min
How did Japan Navigate Trump's Pressure on Iran?
Nick Szechenyi joins Will to discuss what Takaichi had hoped to achieve in her visit, how she handled Trump's pressure, and the playbook she's developing for U.S. allies.
March 17 · 35 min
Are Russia and China Benefitting from the War with Iran?
Will is joined by Bonny Lin and Maria Snegovaya to discuss both China and Russia's strategic openings and costs in the war with Iran.
March 12 · 35 min
Is Cuba Next?
Ryan Berg and Carrie Filipetti join Will to discuss President Trump’s goals in Cuba, his range of options, and the risks and benefits of regime change.
March 5 · 31 min
Would Regime Change Solve the Iran Challenge?
Jon Alterman, Daniel Byman, and Mona Yacoubian joined Will Todman on a live episode of State of Play.
February 26 · 29 min
How are SE Asian States Recalibrating Their U.S. and China Ties Under Trump 2.0?
Greg Poling and Henrietta Levin join Will to discuss how SE Asian states are engaging with the Trump administration and navigating U.S.-China competition in the region.