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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Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Leveraging International Partnerships Is the Key to Supercharging the United States’ Global Nuclear Leadership 03.09.2025

An audio version of “Leveraging International Partnerships Is the Key to Supercharging the United States’ Global Nuclear Leadership,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Is Renewing AGOA Strategic for U.S.-Africa Minerals Diplomacy? 03.09.2025

An audio version of “Why Is Renewing AGOA Strategic for U.S.-Africa Diplomacy?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.   

China Showcases Global Ambitions at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 03.09.2025

An audio version of “China Showcases Global Ambitions at Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Henrietta Levin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Navigating the Global Commons 02.09.2025

An audio version of “Navigating the Global Commons,” a new analysis by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter 29.08.2025

An audio version of “Defending Democracy: Why Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections Matter,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Leah Kieff and Romina Bandura. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Advancing U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Scientific Research on the Ground 28.08.2025

An audio version of “Advancing U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Scientific Research on the Ground," a new commentary by CSIS’s Makoto Tsujiguchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence”: Audio Brief with Charles Edel 27.08.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Charles Edel on his white paper with Abraham Denmark, “The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence.”

Divesting the Past to Secure Tomorrow’s Battlefield 27.08.2025

An audio version of “Divesting the Past to Secure Tomorrow’s Battlefield,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen with Benjamin Fernandes. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Latin America’s Role in De-Risking Semiconductor Supply Chains”: Audio Brief with Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe 26.08.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe on their brief, “Latin America’s Role in De-Risking Semiconductor Supply Chains.”

The Risks of U.S. Deep-Sea Mining 26.08.2025

An audio version of “The Risks of U.S. Deep-Sea Mining,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Harrison Prétat and Monica Sato. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Russia Oil Surcharge: Anticipating the Benefits and Challenges 26.08.2025

An audio version of “The Russia Oil Surcharge: Anticipating the Benefits and Challenges,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An Unnecessary Territorial Dispute in the Amazon: Colombia’s Petro Focuses on the Wrong Threats 26.08.2025

An audio version of “An Unnecessary Territorial Dispute in the Amazon: Colombia’s Petro Focuses on the Wrong Threats,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Wilder Alejandro Sánchez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What? 25.08.2025

An audio version of “The Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Georges A. Fauriol. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Securing the U.S. Industrial Base in Semiconductors: Investing in a National Champion 25.08.2025

An audio version of “Securing the U.S. Industrial Base in Semiconductors: Investing in a National Champion,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Chris Borges. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The NeverEnding Story 25.08.2025

An audio version of "The NeverEnding Story," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Would Security Guarantees in Ukraine Look Like? 20.08.2025

An audio version of “What Would Security Guarantees in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“USMCA Review 2026”: Audio Brief with Diego Marroquín 20.08.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Diego Marroquín on his brief with Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Earl Anthony Wayne, “USMCA Review 2026.” 

Why U.S. Junior Professionals in the UN Still Matter 20.08.2025

An audio version of "Why U.S. Junior Professionals in the UN Still Matter," a new commentary by CSIS's Allison Lombardo with Ella Lipin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Does the U.S.–Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Announcement Signal a New Front in Great Power Competition? 20.08.2025

An audio version of “Does the U.S.–Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Announcement Signal a New Front in Great Power Competition?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Rotten Tomatoes: Implications of the Termination of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement 19.08.2025

An audio version of “Rotten Tomatoes: Implications of the Termination of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew I. Rudman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like? 18.08.2025

An audio version of “What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic 18.08.2025

An audio version of “The Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Juliana Rubio with Julie Baer and Jessie Hu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Smart Decision or Big Shakedown? 18.08.2025

An audio version of "Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?," a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A Primer on Transshipment 15.08.2025

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

What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like? 14.08.2025

An audio version of “What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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