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State of Play

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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China’s World Order: Does BRICS Still Matter? 

After Xi skips BRICS summit, experts join Will to ask: Does BRICS still matter—and how is China challenging the U.S.?

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Henrietta Levin, and Ryan C. Berg — July 10, 2025

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How the Israel-Iran War Crossed the Rubicon

Max Bergmann and Mona Yacoubian join Will to unpack the ripple effects of the Israel-Iran war and what lessons other states are taking from it.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Max Bergmann, and Mona Yacoubian — June 26, 2025

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What to Expect at the G7 Summit

Victor Cha and Max Bergmann join Will to unpack the G7 Summit’s surprises, top priorities, and global relevance today.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman, Victor Cha, and Max Bergmann — June 12, 2025

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Introducing State of Play

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. 

Podcast Episode by Will Todman — June 9, 2025

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