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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Can Local Economic Interests Affect Congressional Votes on Climate? Evidence from Solar Tariffs 01.07.2025

An audio version of “Can Local Economic Interests Affect Congressional Votes on Climate? Evidence from Solar Tariffs,” a new Commentary by Nathan Mariano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Overcoming the Barriers to Forward Deterrence 01.07.2025

An audio version of “Overcoming the Barriers to Forward Deterrence,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Cynthia R. Cook and Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Turning Diplomatic Commitments into Mineral Investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo 01.07.2025

An audio version of “Turning Diplomatic Commitments into Mineral Investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

No AI Without Power: Why the Quad Must Secure Power Equipment Supply Chains 30.06.2025

An audio version of “No AI Without Power: Why the Quad Must Secure Power Equipment Supply Chains,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Shashwat Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Tariff Rate Quotas 30.06.2025

An audio version of “⁠Tariff Rate Quotas,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes 27.06.2025

An audio version of “Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes? 26.06.2025

An audio version of “Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why the United States Acted Now Against Iran 25.06.2025

An audio version of “Why the United States Acted Now Against Iran,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kari A. Bingen and Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

NATO’s “Brain Death” in The Hague 25.06.2025

An audio version of “NATO’s “Brain Death” in The Hague,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base 24.06.2025

An audio version of “Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms 24.06.2025

An audio version of “No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Reign of Error 24.06.2025

An audio version of “Reign of Error,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program 23.06.2025

An audio version of “The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What Operation Midnight Hammer Means for the Future of Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions 23.06.2025

An audio version of “What Operation Midnight Hammer Means for the Future of Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz 23.06.2025

An audio version of “How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes? 23.06.2025

An audio version of “How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Inside Trump's Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program 23.06.2025

An audio version of “⁠Inside Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Weather Research and Missile Defense: Save for a Rainy Day 23.06.2025

An audio version of “Weather Research and Missile Defense: Save for a Rainy Day,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Masao Dahlgren and Patrycja Bazylczyk. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs

What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators 23.06.2025

An audio version of “What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ryan Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

How NATO Can Support the United States in Asia 23.06.2025

An audio version of “How NATO Can Support the United States in Asia,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Iselin Brady and Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

From Iran to China: Using Social Data to Detect Authoritarian Decline 20.06.2025

An audio version of “From Iran to China: Using Social Data to Detect Authoritarian Decline,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Iran and the Changing Character of the Nonproliferation Regime 20.06.2025

An audio version of “Iran and the Changing Character of the Nonproliferation Regime,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

AI Security Strategy and South Korea’s Challenges 20.06.2025

An audio version of “AI Security Strategy and South Korea’s Challenges,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Sunha Bae and So Jeong Kim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Complementarity Mindset: Mexico’s Economy During a U.S. Reshoring Push 20.06.2025

An audio version of “Complementarity Mindset: Mexico’s Economy During a U.S. Reshoring Push,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Eitan Casaverde, and Natalia Hidalgo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Options for Targeting Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility 18.06.2025

An audio version of “Options for Targeting Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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