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

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Crossing the Rubicon: DPRK Sends Troops to Russia 23.10.2024

An audio version of “Crossing the Rubicon: DPRK Sends Troops to Russia,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Whither the United States on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights?”: Audio Brief with Scott Busby 23.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Busby on his brief, “Whither the United States on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights?” 

Assessing Russian Firepower Strikes in Ukraine 23.10.2024

An audio version of “Assessing Russian Firepower Strikes in Ukraine,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

DPRK Aggression: Near-Term Concerns, Longer-Term Challenges 22.10.2024

An audio version of “DPRK Aggression: Near-Term Concerns, Longer-Term Challenges,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Sydney Seiler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The Rising Threat of Anti-Government Domestic Terrorism: What the Data Tells Us”: Audio Brief with Riley McCabe 21.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Riley McCabe on his brief, "The Rising Threat of Anti-Government Domestic Terrorism: What the Data Tells Us."

“Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope 21.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope on his report with Louis Gleason, Salmon Swimming Upstream: Charting a Course in Cislunar Space. 

What Does Yahya Sinwar’s Death Mean? 17.10.2024

An audio version of “What Does Yahya Sinwar’s Death Mean?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Biden Is Missing Another East Asia Summit. So What? 10.10.2024

An audio version of “Biden Is Missing Another East Asia Summit. So What?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Escalating to War between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones 04.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Daniel Byman and Seth G. Jones on their report with Alexander Palmer, Escalating to War between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran. 

Lessons from Israel’s Last War in Lebanon 02.10.2024

An audio version of “Lessons from Israel’s Last War in Lebanon,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings”: Audio Brief with Kari A. Bingen 01.10.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kari A. Bingen on her report with David Gauthier and Madeline Chang, Gold Rush: The 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings.

Seizing Middle East Opportunities 30.09.2024

An audio version of “Seizing Middle East Opportunities,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Korean Peninsula: Make or Break? 26.09.2024

An audio version of “The Korean Peninsula: Make or Break?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ellen Kim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An Outcome ‘Up for Grabs’: What Can Russia and Ukraine Expect from the Next U.S. Administration? 26.09.2024

An audio version of “An Outcome ‘Up for Grabs’: What Can Russia and Ukraine Expect from the Next U.S. Administration?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nick Fenton. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Resetting U.S. Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 26.09.2024

An audio version of “Resetting U.S. Engagement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The 2024 Presidential Election and the United States’ Shared Neighborhood 26.09.2024

An audio version of “The 2024 Presidential Election and the United States’ Shared Neighborhood,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

After the Ballots: What the U.S. Elections Mean for NATO 26.09.2024

An audio version of “After the Ballots: What the U.S. Elections Mean for NATO,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann and Sissy Martinez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The World’s Largest Trade and Investment Relationship Hangs in the Balance 26.09.2024

An audio version of “The World’s Largest Trade and Investment Relationship Hangs in the Balance,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Keep Disagreements with South Africa in Check 26.09.2024

An audio version of “Keep Disagreements with South Africa in Check,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Cameron Hudson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Navigating China’s Inflection 26.09.2024

An audio version of “Navigating China’s Inflection,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jude Blanchette. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Foreword: An Election of Global Consequence 26.09.2024

An audio version of “Foreword: An Election of Global Consequence,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The Russia-Ukraine War: A Study in Analytic Failure”: Audio Brief with Eliot A. Cohen and Phillips O’Brien 24.09.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Eliot A. Cohen and Phillips O’Brien on their report, The Russia-Ukraine War: A Study in Analytic Failure.

Israel-Hezbollah Escalation 24.09.2024

An audio version of “Israel-Hezbollah Escalation,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Whither Europe, Or Is It Wither? 24.09.2024

An audio version of “Whither Europe, Or Is It Wither?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Driving Change: How EVs Are Reshaping China’s Economic Relationship with Latin America”: Audio Brief with Ilaria Mazzocco and Rubi Bledsoe 19.09.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ilaria Mazzocco and Rubi Bledsoe on their brief with Ryan C. Berg, “Driving Change: How EVs Are Reshaping China’s Economic Relationship with Latin America.”

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