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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Oct 5, 2026

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Episodes

Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term 14.04.2025

An audio version of “Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World 14.04.2025

An audio version of “The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matthew Slusher. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions”: Audio Brief with Nicholas Fenton 11.04.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Nicholas Fenton on his report with Alexander Kolyandr, Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions.

Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry 11.04.2025

An audio version of “Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead? 11.04.2025

An audio version of “A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies 10.04.2025

An audio version of “The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act 10.04.2025

An audio version of “The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act,” a new commentary by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance 09.04.2025

An audio version of “Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sean Wilson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Future of Military Power Is Space Power 09.04.2025

An audio version of “The Future of Military Power Is Space Power,” a new commentary by CSIS's Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs? 08.04.2025

An audio version of “How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder with Trevor Lwere and Ovigwe Eguegu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security 08.04.2025

An audio version of “Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Paula Reynal. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Possible European Response to Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs 08.04.2025

An audio version of “The Possible European Response to Trump’s 'Reciprocal' Tariffs,” a new commentary by CSIS's Federico Steinberg with Jeffrey Anderson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report 08.04.2025

An audio version of “Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report,” a new commentary by CSIS's Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific 08.04.2025

An audio version of “China’s Power Play Across the Pacific,” a new commentary by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts 07.04.2025

An audio version of “Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Michelle Strucke and Lily Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Trump Scores an Own Goal 07.04.2025

An audio version of “Trump Scores an Own Goal,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy 07.04.2025

An audio version of “Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy,” a new commentary by CSIS's Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Factors Drive U.S.-Israeli Differences on Iran’s Nuclear Challenge? 04.04.2025

An audio version of “What Factors Drive U.S.-Israeli Differences on Iran’s Nuclear Challenge?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts 04.04.2025

An audio version of “China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts,” a new commentary by CSIS's Erin L. Murphy and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China and the Impact of “Liberation Day” Tariffs 04.04.2025

An audio version of “China and the Impact of 'Liberation Day' Tariffs,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Liberation Day” Tariffs Explained 03.04.2025

An audio version of “'Liberation Day' Tariffs Explained,” a new commentary by CSIS's Barath Harithas, Evan Brown, Catharine Mouradian, with Kyle Meng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force? 03.04.2025

An audio version of “Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Heather Williams and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine 03.04.2025

An audio version of “Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen with Erica Lonergan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Quiet Crisis in the U.S.-Korea Alliance 03.04.2025

An audio version of “The Quiet Crisis in the U.S.-Korea Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership 03.04.2025

An audio version of “The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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