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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Rebuilding U.S. Zinc Capacity in an Era of Global Competition 05.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠Rebuilding U.S. Zinc Capacity in an Era of Global Competition⁠,” a new brief by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Australia’s 2025 Election: Decisive Labor Majority Amid Liberal Collapse 05.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠⁠Australia’s 2025 Election: Decisive Labor Majority Amid Liberal Collapse,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography 05.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠⁠Why Suriname Matters: South America’s Overlooked Strategic Geography⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Evan Ellis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Investing in Ukraine: Folly or Wisdom? 02.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠Investing in Ukraine: Folly or Wisdom?⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States? 02.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, and Federico Steinberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Trade War Reduces Washington’s Leverage on Iranian Oil Exports 02.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠⁠Trade War Reduces Washington’s Leverage on Iranian Oil Exports,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal 01.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

After Canada’s Election: An Energy Abundance Strategy for North America 01.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠After Canada’s Election: An Energy Abundance Strategy for North America⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Can India Cut Off Pakistan’s Indus River Lifeline? 01.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠Can India Cut Off Pakistan’s Indus River Lifeline?⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm 01.05.2025

An audio version of “⁠The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Argentina’s Realignment with the United States: Milei’s Reforms Gain Strategic Support 30.04.2025

An audio version of “⁠Argentina’s Realignment with the United States: Milei’s Reforms Gain Strategic Support,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ariel González Levaggi with Claudio Robelo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right 30.04.2025

An audio version of “⁠Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matt Pearl and Anoosh Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Can Trump’s Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Make America Great Again? 30.04.2025

An audio version of “⁠Can Trump’s Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Make America Great Again?⁠,” a new commentary by Warren Maruyama, Meghan Anand, and CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG 29.04.2025

An audio version of “U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Fewer Soldiers, More Drones: What Ukraine’s Military Will Look Like After the War 28.04.2025

An audio version of “Fewer Soldiers, More Drones: What Ukraine’s Military Will Look Like After the War,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Growing Together: The North American Agricultural Powerhouse 28.04.2025

An audio version of “Growing Together: The North American Agricultural Powerhouse,” a new commentary by CSIS's Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Natalia Hidalgo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Support Civil Society, Counter Autocracy 28.04.2025

An audio version of “Support Civil Society, Counter Autocracy,” a new commentary by CSIS's Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Shooting the Center 28.04.2025

An audio version of “Shooting the Center,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Space Threat Assessment 2025”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope and Makena Young 25.04.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope and Makena Young on their report with Kari A. Bingen and Kendra LaFave, Space Threat Assessment 2025. 

Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters 25.04.2025

An audio version of “Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports? 25.04.2025

An audio version of “What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Anne Frederick, Lily Kennedy, Andrew Friedman, and Michelle Strucke. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What’s at Stake in this Year’s Australian Election? 25.04.2025

An audio version of “What’s at Stake in this Year’s Australian Election?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy? 24.04.2025

An audio version of “Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?" by CSIS's Matt Pearl and Alexander Klimburg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

North Korea: Revisionist Ambitions and the Changing International Order 24.04.2025

An audio version of “North Korea: Revisionist Ambitions and the Changing International Order,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sydney Seiler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies”: Audio Brief with Romina Bandura 23.04.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Romina Bandura on her white paper with Madeleine McLean and Esteban Cherquis, “Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies.”

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