Center for Strategic and International Studies

Audio Briefs

Audio Briefs brings you CSIS publications in audio form. Listen to short, spoken-word summaries from CSIS experts about their latest reports, or hear a full audio version of any CSIS commentary. Produced by Marla Hiller and Lauren Adler

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Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Government

Latest episode

Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost 09.03.2026

An audio version of "Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean? 09.03.2026

An audio version of "What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive”: Audio Brief with Scott Kennedy 06.03.2026

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Kennedy on his report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive.

The Satellite Encryption Gap: Why Everyday Citizens’ Communications Are at Risk 06.03.2026

An audio version of “The Satellite Encryption Gap: Why Everyday Citizens’ Communications Are at Risk,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams and Kuhu Badgi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz 06.03.2026

An audio version of “No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Commentary by Harrison Prétat, Monica Sato, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Russian Crude and India: Here to Stay Amid Middle East Tensions? 06.03.2026

An audio version of “Russian Crude and India: Here to Stay Amid Middle East Tensions?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Shashwat Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? 06.03.2026

An audio version of “What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?,” a new Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Kevin Book, Adi Imsirovic, Sarah Emerson, Raad Alkadiri, Leslie Palti-Guzman, and Ben Cahill. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Shield of Americas Gathering and an Amplified Strategy to Counter China in the Western Hemisphere 05.03.2026

An audio version of "The Shield of Americas Gathering and an Amplified Strategy to Counter China in the Western Hemisphere," a new Commentary by CSIS's Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours 05.03.2026

An audio version of “$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

From Compliance to Strategy: Rethinking the Role of Human Rights in National Security and Countering Violent Extremism 05.03.2026

An audio version of “From Compliance to Strategy: Rethinking the Role of Human Rights in National Security and Countering Violent Extremism,” a new Commentary by Edmund Mbigili. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Macron’s Île-Longue Speech: Updating France’s Nuclear Doctrine for a New Era 04.03.2026

An audio version of “Macron’s Île-Longue Speech: Updating France’s Nuclear Doctrine for a New Era,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Astrid Chevreuil. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? 03.03.2026

An audio version of “How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran?” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kuhu Badgi and Lauryn Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Decapitation Will Not Solve the United States’ Iran Problem 03.03.2026

An audio version of “Why Decapitation Will Not Solve the United States’ Iran Problem,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A New Era: Space After New START 02.03.2026

An audio version of “A New Era: Space After New START,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Sean Wilson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Cleaning Up the Mess 02.03.2026

An audio version of "Cleaning Up the Mess," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Venezuelans Welcome U.S. Intervention, But Hope for a Rapid Democratic Transition Post-Maduro 02.03.2026

An audio version of "Venezuelans Welcome U.S. Intervention, But Hope for a Rapid Democratic Transition Post-Maduro," a commentary by CSIS's Mark Feierstein with Mary Speck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Regional Reverberations of the U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran 01.03.2026

An audio version of “The Regional Reverberations of the U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program 28.02.2026

An audio version of "Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Joseph Rodgers and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Europe Can Build Ukraine’s Future Force 27.02.2026

An audio version of "How Europe Can Build Ukraine’s Future Force," a new commentary by CSIS's Astrid Chevreuil, Otto Svendsen, and Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

USMCA 2026 and Economic Security: The Convergence of Technology, Trade, and National Security 27.02.2026

An audio version of “USMCA 2026 and Economic Security: The Convergence of Technology, Trade, and National Security,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jake Jennings. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Northwood Declaration: The Future of European Deterrence? 27.02.2026

An audio version of “Northwood Declaration: The Future of European Deterrence?,” a new Commentary by Astrid Chevreuil and Jonathan Burchell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

If Compute is the New Oil, War in the Gulf Significantly Raises the Stakes 27.02.2026

An audio version of “If Compute is the New Oil, War in the Gulf Significantly Raises the Stakes,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Mona Yacoubian and Samuel Zabin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Did Pakistan Announce “Open War” Against the Taliban? 27.02.2026

An audio version of "Why Did Pakistan Announce 'Open War' Against the Taliban?," by CSIS's Alexander Palmer and Alexander Margolis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Would Iran Respond to a U.S. Attack? 26.02.2026

An audio version of "How Would Iran Respond to a U.S. Attack?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Criminal Kingpin “El Mencho” Is Dead, What Comes Next? 26.02.2026

An audio version of "Criminal Kingpin “El Mencho” Is Dead, What Comes Next?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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