Will Todman

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Chief of Staff of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he hosts and moderates the *State of Play* podcast. He leads discussions on major geopolitical issues including Japanese politics, international power dynamics, and China's economic strategies. His role centers on framing and analyzing contemporary foreign policy challenges for podcast audiences.

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State of Play Pekingology

Episode Appearances

State of Play · Feb 10, 2026

Emergency Episode: PM Takaichi's Landslide Victory in Japan

“Chief of Staff of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department at CSIS; moderates discussion and frames geopolitical implications”

Japanese Defense Spending IncreasesUS-Japan Alliance StrategyChina-Japan Relations and Coercive Pressure

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State of Play · Jan 29, 2026

Can middle powers build a new world order as PM Carney says?

“Chief of Staff of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy at CSIS; host and moderator of the episode discussion”

Rules-Based International Order CollapseMiddle Power Coalition BuildingUS-Canada Trade Relations and USMCA Renegotiation

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State of Play · Jan 23, 2026

How should we combat China's economic coercion?

“Chief of Staff of Geopolitics and Foreign Policy at CSIS; moderator and host of State of Play episode”

China's Economic Coercion StrategyCollective Economic DeterrenceSupply Chain Vulnerabilities and De-risking

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Pekingology · Sep 5, 2025

State of Play: Are U.S. tariffs bringing India and China together?

“Host of State of Play podcast; moderated discussion on China-India rapprochement and U.S. strategic implications”

China-India border disputes and military tensionsU.S.-India trade negotiations and tariff policyIndia's supply chain manufacturing strategy

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