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

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

U.S.-UK Trade and Tech Agreement(s): An Update After the State Visit 09.10.2025

An audio version of "U.S.-UK Trade and Tech Agreement(s): An Update After the State Visit," a new commentary by CSIS's Meredith Broadbent. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains 09.10.2025

An audio version of "China’s New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive 09.10.2025

An audio version of "Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive," a new Commentary by CSIS's Katrina Schweiker and Morgan Bazilian with Jahara Matisek. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III 08.10.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his brief with Benjamin Jensen, “Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan.”

A New Chapter for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation 08.10.2025

An audio version of "A New Chapter for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation," a new Commentary by CSIS's Erin L. Murphy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The United States Votes to Establish a Haiti Gang Suppression Force: Now What? 08.10.2025

An audio version of “The United States Votes to Establish a Haiti Gang Suppression Force: Now What?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Georges A. Fauriol and Mary Speck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

From Divide to Delivery: How AI Can Serve the Global South 08.10.2025

An audio version of "From Divide to Delivery: How AI Can Serve the Global South," a new Commentary by CSIS's Anjali Kaur. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Shifting Power: The Next Phase of U.S. Foreign Assistance 07.10.2025

An audio version of “Shifting Power: The Next Phase of U.S. Foreign Assistance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Hadeil Ali and Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Dilemma of Shan State for Myanmar’s Revolution 07.10.2025

An audio version of "The Dilemma of Shan State for Myanmar’s Revolution," a new commentary by CSIS's Michael Martin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts 07.10.2025

An audio version of "What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli and Matt Mande. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread 06.10.2025

An audio version of "Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread," a new commentary by CSIS's Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward 06.10.2025

An audio version of "South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward," a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order 06.10.2025

An audio version of “The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks 06.10.2025

An audio version of “President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Jessie Hu, and Sam Smith. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace 06.10.2025

An audio version of "Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace," a new commentary by CSIS's Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Trump’s Africa Policy: Commerce and Domestic Politics Clash 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Trump’s Africa Policy: Commerce and Domestic Politics Clash,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Oge Onubogu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

6G and AI: How Wireless Technology and Edge Devices Are Shaping the Global AI Race 06.10.2025

An audio version of "6G and AI: How Wireless Technology and Edge Devices Are Shaping the Global AI Race," a new Commentary by CSIS's Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Likely New Leader 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Likely New Leader,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Nicholas Szechenyi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Could the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Be the First Step Toward a NATO-Style Alliance? 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Could the Pakistani-Saudi Defense Pact Be the First Step Toward a NATO-Style Alliance?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Diya Ashtakala, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Experts React: U.S.-China Relations Heading into a Likely Summit 06.10.2025

An audio version of “Experts React: U.S.-China Relations Heading into a Likely Summit,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Thomas J. Christensen, Jeannette Chu, Brian Hart, Scott Kennedy, Henrietta Levin, and Ilaria Mazzocco. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the U.S. Industrial Base? 06.10.2025

An audio version of "How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the U.S. Industrial Base?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Jerry McGinn, Katy Buda, and Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Down on the Farm 06.10.2025

An audio version of "Down on the Farm," a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Trump’s Executive Order on Qatar Marks a Historic Shift 02.10.2025

An audio version of “Why Trump’s Executive Order on Qatar Marks a Historic Shift,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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