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

IMF Loan to El Salvador Raises Transparency Concerns 24.02.2025

An audio version of “IMF Loan to El Salvador Raises Transparency Concerns,” a new commentary by CSIS's Alexander A. Kravetz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Breaking Down Russian Missile Salvos: What Drives Neutralization? 24.02.2025

An audio version of “Breaking Down Russian Missile Salvos: What Drives Neutralization?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Yasir Atalan and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Midterm Outlooks: Digital Proxy Warfare in the Philippines 21.02.2025

An audio version of “Midterm Outlooks: Digital Proxy Warfare in the Philippines,” a new commentary by CSIS's Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness of Russia’s Drone Strikes 20.02.2025

An audio version of “Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness of Russia’s Drone Strikes,” a new commentary by Neil Hollenbeck, Muhammed Hamza Altaf, Faith Avila, Javier Ramirez, Anurag Sharma, and CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Arakan Army Posed to “Liberate” Myanmar’s Rakhine State 20.02.2025

An audio version of “Arakan Army Posed to “Liberate” Myanmar’s Rakhine State,” a new commentary by CSIS's Michael Martin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem 19.02.2025

An audio version of “U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Won’t Solve the Chinese Dumping Problem,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck and Evan Brown. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Transatlantic Alliance in the Age of Trump: The Coming Collisions 18.02.2025

An audio version of The Transatlantic Alliance in the Age of Trump: The Coming Collisions, a new report by CSIS's Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Mining for Defense: Unlocking the Potential for U.S.-Canada Collaboration on Critical Minerals”: Audio Brief with Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer 18.02.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer on their brief, “Mining for Defense: Unlocking the Potential for U.S.-Canada Collaboration on Critical Minerals.”

Trump’s Tariff Reciprocity 18.02.2025

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

“Ukraine’s Future Rests on Its People: Strengthening Ukraine’s Workforce and Human Capital”: Audio Brief with Romina Bandura 14.02.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Romina Bandura on her report, Ukraine’s Future Rests on Its People: Strengthening Ukraine’s Workforce and Human Capital.

The Clock Is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization 14.02.2025

An audio version of “The Clock is Ticking on DFC Reauthorization,” a new commentary by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

U.S.-India Summit: A Productive Trip and a Busy Year Ahead 14.02.2025

An audio version of “U.S.-India Summit: A Productive Trip and a Busy Year Ahead,” a new commentary by CSIS's Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025? 14.02.2025

An audio version of “What Are Key Milestones and Decisions Affecting U.S. Defense Spending in 2025?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Seamus Daniels. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

France’s AI Action Summit 14.02.2025

An audio version of “France’s AI Action Summit,” a new critical questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“A Competitive ICT Sector Is Key to Mexico’s Nearshoring Attractiveness”: Audio Brief with Henry Ziemer 13.02.2025

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Henry Ziemer on his white paper with Ryan C. Berg, “A Competitive ICT Sector Is Key to Mexico’s Nearshoring Attractiveness.”

The First Step for Making Government More Efficient: Fix Cyber Budgets 13.02.2025

An audio version of “The First Step for Making Government More Efficient: Fix Cyber Budgets,” a new commentary by CSIS's Julia Dickson and Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Marco Rubio and the Outlook for North Korean Human Rights Under Trump 2.0 12.02.2025

An audio version of “Marco Rubio and the Outlook for North Korean Human Rights Under Trump 2.0,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Robert R. King. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Where Is the Missing $100 Billion in U.S. Aid for Ukraine? 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Where Is the Missing $100 Billion in U.S. Aid for Ukraine?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Mark F. Cancian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Australia’s Trade Challenges in 2025 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Australia’s Trade Challenges in 2025,” a new commentary by CSIS's James Carouso. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Trump 2.0 Immigration Policies Could Strain Modi’s U.S. Strategy 11.02.2025

An audio version of “How Trump 2.0 Immigration Policies Could Strain Modi’s U.S. Strategy,” a new commentary by CSIS's Katherine B. Hadda. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oh, Canada! 11.02.2025

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

Africa’s 2025 Transformation: Will New Leadership Elections Really Shape the Continent’s Future? 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Africa’s 2025 Transformation: Will New Leadership Elections Really Shape the Continent’s Future?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder and Teta Mukulira. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Beyond Manufacturing: Why Services Are Key to U.S.-China Economic Competition 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Beyond Manufacturing: Why Services Are Key to U.S.-China Economic Competition,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine? 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Is It Time for Another Supplemental for Ukraine?” a new critical questions by CSIS's Daniel F. Runde and Elizabeth Hoffman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Why the Women, Peace, and Security Act Strengthens U.S. Defense Strategy 11.02.2025

An audio version of “Why the Women, Peace, and Security Act Strengthens U.S. Defense Strategy,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Kathleen McInnis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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