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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

“Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security”: Audio Brief with Kathleen McInnis 14.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis on her brief with Benjamin Jensen, Audrey Aldisert, and Alexis Day, “Countering China and Russia: The Hidden Advantages of Women, Peace, and Security.”

“What Difference Does It Make?”: Audio Brief with Kathleen McInnis 14.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis on her report with Alexis Day, What Difference Does It Make?: A Report of the CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative. 

Seven Recommendations for the New Administration and Congress: Building U.S. Critical Minerals Security 14.11.2024

An audio version of “Seven Recommendations for the New Administration and Congress: Building U.S. Critical Minerals Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector”: Audio Brief with Suzanne Spaulding 13.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Suzanne Spaulding on her report with Paula Reynal, Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector.

“Mobilizing for Sustainability: Environmental Civil Society in the Middle East and North Africa”: Audio Brief with Will Todman 12.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Will Todman on his report with Martin Pimentel, Mobilizing for Sustainability: Environmental Civil Society in the Middle East and North Africa. 

The United States Now Wants European Strategic Autonomy 08.11.2024

An audio version of “The United States Now Wants European Strategic Autonomy,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What Causes Water Conflict? 08.11.2024

An audio version of “What Causes Water Conflict?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Inflection Point: Selecting Trusted Technology for Digitalization and Connectivity”: Audio Brief with Erin L. Murphy. 07.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Erin L. Murphy on her report, Inflection Point: Selecting Trusted Technology for Digitalization and Connectivity. 

Toward a Foreign Policy Compromise in the Next Trump Administration 06.11.2024

An audio version of “Toward a Foreign Policy Compromise in the Next Trump Administration,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The Burgeoning Regional Appeal of Mano Dura Crime-Fighting Strategies”: Audio Brief with Juliana Rubio 04.11.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Juliana Rubio on her report with Andrea Casique, The Burgeoning Regional Appeal of Mano Dura Crime-Fighting Strategies. 

Mismatch of Strategy and Budgets in AI Chip Export Controls 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Mismatch of Strategy and Budgets in AI Chip Export Controls,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Resolving the Emerging Economic Security Trilemma 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Resolving the Emerging Economic Security Trilemma,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Building A Tech Alliance 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Building A Tech Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security 29.10.2024

An audio version of “India’s Ascending Role for U.S. Economic Security,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Rethinking Competition with China on Clean Technologies 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Rethinking Competition with China on Clean Technologies,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ilaria Mazzocco. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Necessity of a National Interest Account 29.10.2024

An audio version of “The Necessity of a National Interest Account,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Adam Frost. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Clustering for Innovation 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Clustering for Innovation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Sujai Shivakumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Defensive Measures Against China: Time for a Reevaluation 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Defensive Measures Against China: Time for a Reevaluation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Scott Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of U.S. Technological Leadership 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Intellectual Property Rights and the Future of U.S. Technological Leadership,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kirti Gupta. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

From Reaction to Strategy: A New Framework for U.S. Export Control Enforcement 29.10.2024

An audio version of “From Reaction to Strategy: A New Framework for U.S. Export Control Enforcement,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Barath Harithas. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Making Infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific a Success 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Making Infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific a Success,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Erin L. Murphy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Meeting the Energy Demands of Economic Competition 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Meeting the Energy Demands of Economic Competition,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Can the United States Have a Trade Policy Without Market Access? 29.10.2024

An audio version of “Can the United States Have a Trade Policy Without Market Access?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained 25.10.2024

An audio version of “The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Democracy, Human Rights, and American Grand Strategy: Toward a Bipartisan Consensus”: Audio Brief with Michael J. Green 24.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michael J. Green on his report with Derek Mitchell, Democracy, Human Rights, and American Grand Strategy: Toward a Bipartisan Consensus. 

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