State of Play

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Could Fighting in Ethiopia Spark Regional War in the Horn of Africa?

October 08, 2026

Fighting has broken out between the Ethiopian government and an alliance of 7 opposition groups. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan of backing the rebel alliance, though officials from all three governments have denied this. This week, Aaron Stanley and Dr. Yonas Ashine Demisse discuss how we got to this place, how shifting geopolitics are shaping conflict dynamics, and what the most likely trajectory of the war is. Yonas Ashine Demisse, "Rethinking Pax Africana in Multipolar ...

What Did Trump and Xi Agree to at the White House?

September 25, 2026

The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could cover a range of issues to potentially include trade, investment, AI, the war with Iran, and Taiwan. The morning after the summit, CSIS’s leading China experts will provide a rapid assessment of its outcomes in a live episode of State of Play on Friday, September 25, at 9:00 AM EDT. Amb. Edgard Kagan, Dr. Thomas Christensen, Dr. Scott Kennedy, and Dr. Bonny Lin will join host Will Todman to discuss how successful the summit was and what i...

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

September 11, 2026

A recent opinion poll found that Filipinos have the most positive view of President Trump of any of the 36 countries surveyed. On the sidelines of the Manila Strategy Forum, Amb. John Negroponte and Greg Poling join Will to assess the strength of the U.S.-Philippines alliance, the drivers of Filipinos' positive attitudes towards the U.S., and what might threaten bilateral ties going forward. "Manila Strategy Forum" CSIS, September 9 to 10, 2026.

Carnegie Connects · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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State of Play is hosted by Will Todman. Its publicly listed emails are ntarr@csis.org, externalrelations@csis.org, and podcasts@csis.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for State of Play?

The publicly listed emails for State of Play: ntarr@csis.org, externalrelations@csis.org, and podcasts@csis.org.

How many listeners does State of Play have?

Podseeker estimates State of Play reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for State of Play?

State of Play typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior policy researchers, regional specialists, diplomats or former government officials, academics, think-tank leaders, and practitioners with authoritative expertise in international affairs, security, foreign policy, global health, or geopolitics. Common among recent guests: Senior roles at major think tanks or policy institutions; Published policy research and influential reports; Academic or government leadership in a relevant field. Recent guests include Lauryn Williams, Caitlin Welsh, and Nikita Shah.

How hard is it to get booked on State of Play?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does State of Play cover?

Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, Foreign Policy, National Security, International Relations, and Global Affairs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.