State of Play

Center for Strategic and International Studies 47 - Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?

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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Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?

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Trump's Iran Deal: What Comes Next?

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Is Ukraine Turning the Tide?

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What did the Trump-Xi Summit Achieve?

Is a Cold Peace with North Korea Possible?

Has the Iran War Transformed the Middle East's Future?

Will Orban’s Defeat Transform Europe?

Has the Iran war upended U.S.-China negotiations?

What Are the Hidden Costs of the War with Iran?

How did Japan Navigate Trump's Pressure on Iran?

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Is Cuba Next?

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Did the Saudi & Syrian Trump visits meet expectations?

Are President Trump's tariffs working?

Was President Trump's Asia trip a success?

Will U.S.-China tensions dominate the ASEAN summit?

Is Gaza pushing international institutions to crisis or renewal?

What can U.S. pressure on Venezuela achieve?

Are U.S. tariffs bringing India and China together?

Are allies or autocrats managing Trump better?

Are U.S.-Japan relations at a turning point?

Is Pressure on Indo-Pacific Allies Working?

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