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In this episode of the States of Play podcast, Sam Olsen talks to the economist Stewart Paterson to unpack The Great Split—the accelerating bifurcation of the global... more

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In this episode of States of Play, Sam Olsen speaks with Justin Crump, CEO of Sibylline, about their new report Polycrisis 2027. They explore how conve... more

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In this episode of States of Play Sam Olsen interviews analyst Alexander Lord on Europe’s mounting political and social fractures, from Germany’s extremist violence ... more

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Former UK Business Secretary and economist Sir Vince Cable joins States of Play to unpack whether China and India are truly eclipsing the West. We cove... more

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Stewart Paterson
Co-author, long-term collaborator, and geoeconomic expert.
Heinrich Foundation
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 17: The New Economic Iron Curtain
Justin Crump
Founder and CEO of Sibylline, expert in strategic foresight and macro security analysis
Sibylline
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 15: The Polycrisis 2027 Scenario
Sam Olsen
Host of States of Play
States of Play
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 15: The Polycrisis 2027 Scenario
Sir Vince Cable
Economist, former UK business secretary, and author of Eclipse in the West
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 13: China and India - Eclipsing the West?
Alexander Lord
Leads the Europe and Eurasia desk at Sibylion's global intelligence team, overseeing geopolitical and security risks analysis in the region.
Sibylion
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 11: Ukraine at Breaking Point: Russia’s Slow Advance and the Drone War
Andrew Wong
Chef and owner of A. Wong, an acclaimed Chinese restaurant in London
A. Wong
Episode: States of Play podcast (repeat) - The Culture and Passion of Chinese Food
Scott Rozelle
Leading development economist from Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: States of Play podcast (repeat) - Why Invisible China Matters
Joseph Torigian
Research fellow at the Hoover Institute, expert on elite politics and authoritarian regimes
Hoover Institute
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 9: How Xi Jinping's Father Helped Shape China
Guy Ward-Jackson
Contributor to a report on scaling UK tech companies
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Episode: States of Play podcast Episode 8: Tech Startups and the Geopolitical Challenge

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Sam Olsen
Host and geopolitical commentator focusing on the intersections of economics, security, and international relations.

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States of Play podcast Episode 17: The New Economic Iron Curtain
Q: So to get things started, what exactly is the Great Split?
The Great Split refers to the bifurcation of the global economy into two rival operating systems centered on the US and its allies versus China.
States of Play podcast Episode 14: Europe’s Fractures, Russia’s Opportunity
Q: To what extent is the social unrest actually being fermented by Russia in the first place?
This is happening at an unprecedented scale, with Russia prosecuting a relatively widespread and sophisticated gray zone campaign across Europe.
States of Play podcast Episode 14: Europe’s Fractures, Russia’s Opportunity
Q: Is it just about the AFD, or is it the extreme left chiming in with their own disruption?
Germany has a far left and a far right problem, and there has been increased political violence which is becoming more common.
States of Play podcast Episode 14: Europe’s Fractures, Russia’s Opportunity
Q: To what degree do you think that we are actually seeing internal divisions both at the political and the social level ripple across Europe these days?
There are quite a few fault lines that are currently dividing opinion and distracting consensus across the European continent.
States of Play podcast Episode 13: China and India - Eclipsing the West?
Q: Do you really believe that India and China are eclipsing the West?
Yes, in terms of economic trends, the metrics clearly show that the share of the world economy accounted for by the Western countries has declined significantly.

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Focused on the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, this series examines the intricate relationships between major world powers, particularly centered around the tensions between the United States and China. Episodes frequently explore themes such as economic competition influenced by initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, the implications of demographic changes across nations, and the rising challenges posed by geopolitical conflicts and crises. The content of the series is enriched by knowledgeable guests from various fields, including economics, security, and political analysis, providing unique insights into how historical contexts and contemporary events shape global dynamics.

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