State of Play

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Topics: Government

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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.

Latest episodeHow Serious is Russia's Threat to Europe?October 22, 2026 · 34 min

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Latest episodes

1. How Serious is Russia's Threat to Europe?October 22, 2026 · 34 min
2. After Houthi Attacks, What Options Does Saudi Arabia Have?October 16, 2026 · 34 min
3. Could Fighting in Ethiopia Spark Regional War in the Horn of Africa?October 8, 2026 · 42 min
4. What Did Trump and Xi Agree to at the White House?September 25, 2026 · 50 min
5. Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?September 11, 2026 · 24 min
6. Will Trump’s Pressure on Canada Break the USMCA?August 27, 2026 · 36 min
7. Did Iran Attack U.S. Water Systems?August 17, 2026 · 41 min
8. Is Cuba Nearing an Inflection Point?August 13, 2026 · 32 min
9. How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?July 30, 2026 · 35 min
10. Was This World Cup More Political?July 17, 2026 · 58 min

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