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.
State of Play
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Was This World Cup More Political?
Will interviews Max Bergmann, Victor Cha, and Enoh Ebong about the geopolitical forces shaping the 2026 World Cup and its implications for the global order.
July 2, 2026
Have Politics Jeopardized the Ebola Response?
Host Will interviews J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center about how politics and aid cuts jeopardize the Ebola response.
June 17, 2026
Was the G7 Summit in France a Success?
Host Will assesses the G7 Summit's success with Victor Cha, Kristi Govella, Phil Luck, and Caitlin Welsh, exploring its impact on US-allied relations and the G7's global value.
42 total episodes available with 40 transcripts
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Kristi Govella
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Phil Luck
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Caitlin Welsh
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