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

Harmonizing Inbound Investment Screening 19.08.2024

An audio version of “Harmonizing Inbound Investment Screening,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Defense Priorities in the Open-Source AI Debate: A Preliminary Assessment”: Audio Brief with Masao Dahlgren 19.08.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Masao Dahlgren on his brief, “Defense Priorities in the Open-Source AI Debate: A Preliminary Assessment.”

South Korea’s New Digital Competition Bill: A Step Backward for Innovation and Investment 19.08.2024

An audio version of “South Korea’s New Digital Competition Bill: A Step Backward for Innovation and Investment,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kati Suominen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Why Hasn’t Starliner Returned? 19.08.2024

An audio version of “Why Hasn’t Starliner Returned?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Kishida Steps Aside 16.08.2024

An audio version of “Kishida Steps Aside,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Time Is Now for the DOD to Expedite Action on Biosurveillance 16.08.2024

An audio version of “The Time Is Now for the DOD to Expedite Action on Biosurveillance,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Thomas Cullison and J. Stephen Morrison. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Soaring Capacity Prices and Changing Economics of Electric Reliability 14.08.2024

An audio version of “Soaring Capacity Prices and Changing Economics of Electric Reliability,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Cy McGeady. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“U.S. and Chinese Soft Power and Influence in Southeast Asia”: Audio Brief with Andreyka Natalegawa and Gregory B. Poling 14.08.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Andreyka Natalegawa and Gregory B. Poling on their white paper, “U.S. and Chinese Soft Power and Influence in Southeast Asia.”

Moldova’s Ukrainian Bilateral 13.08.2024

An audio version of “Moldova’s Ukrainian Bilateral,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Leah Kieff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Navigating the Competitive Seas 13.08.2024

An audio version of “Navigating the Competitive Seas,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Moyuru Tanaka. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

A Small Sign of Life on the Climate-Trade Front 12.08.2024

An audio version of “A Small Sign of Life on the Climate-Trade Front,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Do Leaders Want Gaza Negotiations to Succeed? 12.08.2024

An audio version of “Do Leaders Want Gaza Negotiations to Succeed?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

CSIS-DAPA 2024 Executive Summary: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance 12.08.2024

An audio version of “CSIS-DAPA 2024 Executive Summary: The Potential for Expanding Defense Cooperation within the ROK-U.S. Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory Sanders and Hugo Holopainen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Why Iran Will Escalate 08.08.2024

An audio version of “Why Iran Will Escalate,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Palmer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What’s AGOA-ing On 05.08.2024

An audio version of “What’s AGOA-ing On,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

A Tale of Two 2+2s: Japan and the Philippines 05.08.2024

An audio version of “A Tale of Two 2+2s: Japan and the Philippines,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone and Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

China’s Massive Next-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship Takes Shape 02.08.2024

An audio version of “China’s Massive Next-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship Takes Shape,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Recruiting Friends for the Polar Icebreaker Express: Viewing the ICE Pact through Broader Defense Industrial Cooperation 01.08.2024

An audio version of “Recruiting Friends for the Polar Icebreaker Express: Viewing the ICE Pact through Broader Defense Industrial Cooperation,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Katy Buda, Gregory Sanders, and Cynthia Cook. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Can Maduro Pull off the Mother of All Electoral Frauds? 01.08.2024

An audio version of “Can Maduro Pull off the Mother of All Electoral Frauds?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination: Escalation or an Off-Ramp? 01.08.2024

An audio version of “Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination: Escalation or an Off-Ramp?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Riley McCabe. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

How Are Cyberattacks Fueling North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions? 31.07.2024

An audio version of “How Are Cyberattacks Fueling North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Regulatory Lynchpin of AUKUS 31.07.2024

An audio version of “The Regulatory Linchpin of AUKUS,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory Sanders and Henry H. Carroll. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting 31.07.2024

An audio version of “Outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s S. L. Narasimhan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Debate on ISDS Climate Carve-Outs: Insights from APEP 31.07.2024

An audio version of “The Debate on ISDS Climate Carve-Outs: Insights from APEP,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Korn, Thibault Denamiel, and William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Will U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Bring Victory? 31.07.2024

An audio version of “Will U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Bring Victory?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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