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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Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

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. 

What Does the Data Reveal about China’s Evolving Energy System? 31.07.2024

An audio version of “What Does the Data Reveal about China’s Evolving Energy System?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Ray Cai and Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Why Did China and Russia Stage a Joint Bomber Exercise near Alaska? 30.07.2024

An audio version of “Why Did China and Russia Stage a Joint Bomber Exercise near Alaska?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Heather Williams, Kari A. Bingen, and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Debating Global South Reactions to Russian Nuclear Threats 30.07.2024

An audio version of “Debating Global South Reactions to Russian Nuclear Threats,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams with J. Luis Rodriguez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Don’t Hold Your Breath for a New Democratic Trade Policy 29.07.2024

An audio version of “Don’t Hold Your Breath for a New Democratic Trade Policy,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill 26.07.2024

An audio version of “Experts React: Senators Manchin and Barrasso Announce Permitting Reform Bill,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Quill Robinson, Kunro Irié, Ray Cai, and Cy McGeady. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Blackout Scorecard 26.07.2024

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

Future Made in Australia 26.07.2024

An audio version of “Future Made in Australia,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s James Carouso. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Passing of Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong 26.07.2024

An audio version of “The Passing of Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Climate-Trade Dilemma 26.07.2024

An audio version of “The Climate-Trade Dilemma,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work? 26.07.2024

An audio version of “Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration 25.07.2024

An audio version of “The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Makoto Tsujiguchi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Experts React: Expectations from India’s Union Budget 2024 25.07.2024

An audio version of “Experts React: Expectations from India’s Union Budget 2024,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mukesh H. Butani, Jayant Krishna, and Akanksha Golchha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Prioritizing Health System Development in the Pacific: A Layered Approach”: Audio Brief with Kathryn Paik 24.07.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kathryn Paik on her brief with Eileen Natuzzi, “Prioritizing Health System Development in the Pacific: A Layered Approach.”

“National Oil Companies and Methane Reductions: How to Meet 2030 Goals”: Audio Brief with Ben Cahill 23.07.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ben Cahill on his white paper, "National Oil Companies and Methane Reductions: How to Meet 2030 Goals."

“Orbital Dynamics: The Domestic and Foreign Policy Forces Shaping Latin American Engagement in Space”: Audio Brief with Laura Delgado López 23.07.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Laura Delgado López on her brief, “Orbital Dynamics: The Domestic and Foreign Policy Forces Shaping Latin American Engagement in Space.” 

Protecting Data Privacy as a Baseline for Responsible AI 23.07.2024

An audio version of “Protecting Data Privacy as a Baseline for Responsible AI,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Caitlin Chin-Rothmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Update on the Armed Resistance in Myanmar’s Kachin State 23.07.2024

An audio version of “Update on the Armed Resistance in Myanmar’s Kachin State,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Michael Martin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Anatomy of a Technology Blockade: Unpacking the Outbound Investment Order 23.07.2024

An audio version of “Anatomy of a Technology Blockade: Unpacking the Outbound Investment Order,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Barath Harithas. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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