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

“Algorithmic Stability: How AI Could Shape the Future of Deterrence”: Audio Brief with Yasir Atalan 10.06.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Yasir Atalan on his report with Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III, “Algorithmic Stability: How AI Could Shape the Future of Deterrence.” 

Claudia Sheinbaum: The Most Powerful Woman in the World? 07.06.2024

An audio version of “Claudia Sheinbaum: The Most Powerful Woman in the World?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Drivers of Base Metals Price Volatility 07.06.2024

An audio version of “Drivers of Base Metals Price Volatility,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Responding to a More Coercive Chinese Coast Guard and a Potential PRC Quarantine of Taiwan 07.06.2024

An audio version of “Responding to a More Coercive Chinese Coast Guard and a Potential PRC Quarantine of Taiwan,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone and Bonny Lin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What Are the Implications of Peru Joining the Artemis Accords? 06.06.2024

An audio version of “What Are the Implications of Peru Joining the Artemis Accords?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Laura Delgado López. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The G7 Should Act with Urgency to Support an International Claims Mechanism to Seize and Transfer Frozen Russian Sovereign Assets to Ukraine 06.06.2024

An audio version of “The G7 Should Act with Urgency to Support an International Claims Mechanism to Seize and Transfer Frozen Russian Sovereign Assets to Ukraine,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel F. Runde and Ilya Timtchenko. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships in Economic Security and Japan’s Role 06.06.2024

An audio version of “The Importance of Public-Private Partnerships in Economic Security and Japan’s Role,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Takayuki Sato. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup 05.06.2024

An audio version of “Unpacking China’s Naval Buildup,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Palmer, Henry Carroll, Nicholas Velazquez. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

No City Is an Island: Urban Water Security, Infrastructure, and Resilience 05.06.2024

An audio version of “No City Is an Island: Urban Water Security, Infrastructure, and Resilience,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

What’s at Stake with the 2024 European Parliament Elections 05.06.2024

An audio version of “What’s at Stake with the 2024 European Parliament Elections,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy, Sissy Martinez, Federico Steinberg, R. Daniel Kelemen, Ilke Toygür, and Mathieu Droin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“A Human Rights–Centered Approach to Reconstruction in Ukraine”: Audio Brief with Lauren Burke 05.06.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Lauren Burke on her report with Scott Busby, “A Human Rights–Centered Approach to Reconstruction in Ukraine.”

India’s National Election: Surprise and Stability 04.06.2024

An audio version of “India’s National Election: Surprise and Stability,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Lebanon’s Dangerous Campaign against Refugees 04.06.2024

An audio version of “Lebanon’s Dangerous Campaign against Refugees,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Natasha Hall and Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

South Korea and Japan Cement Bilateral Security Ties 04.06.2024

An audio version of “South Korea and Japan Cement Bilateral Security Ties,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher B. Johnstone and Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Recommendations for Building Zambia’s Copper Industry 04.06.2024

An audio version of “Recommendations for Building Zambia’s Copper Industry,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Florence Yu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Assessing the Patent and Trademark Office’s Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions 04.06.2024

An audio version of “Assessing the Patent and Trademark Office’s Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Kersten. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Another Look at the Big Picture 03.06.2024

An audio version of “Another Look at the Big Picture,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI 03.06.2024

An audio version of “Left to Shoulder the Worries of AI,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III, Audrey Aldisert, and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Angola: The Long Road Traveled and the Way Forward”: Audio Brief with Mvemba Phezo Dizolele 31.05.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele on his report, “Angola: The Long Road Traveled and the Way Forward.”

Beyond Net-Zero: Redefining the U.S.-India Energy Partnership 30.05.2024

An audio version of “Beyond Net-Zero: Redefining the U.S.-India Energy Partnership,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kartikeya Singh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

En Español: En el Ojo de la Tormenta: Las Crisis Agravadas de Ecuador 30.05.2024

Una versión en audio de “En el Ojo de la Tormenta: Las Crisis Agravadas de Ecuador,” un nuevo comentario de Ryan C. Berg y Rubi Bledsoe del CSIS. Este audio fue generado con texto a voz por Eleven Labs.

Intelligence Advantage: Profiling African Leaders’ Meetings with U.S. Presidents 30.05.2024

An audio version of “Intelligence Advantage: Profiling African Leaders’ Meetings with U.S. Presidents,” a new brief by CSIS’s Judd Devermont. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The U.S. Global Food Security and Global Water Strategies: Increasing Coherence and Navigating Challenges 30.05.2024

An audio version of “The U.S. Global Food Security and Global Water Strategies: Increasing Coherence and Navigating Challenges,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Pendulum Swings and Produces Sore Winners and Sore Losers 28.05.2024

An audio version of “The Pendulum Swings and Produces Sore Winners and Sore Losers,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Discrimination in Public Health: How Funders Should Fight Laws Like Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 28.05.2024

An audio version of “Discrimination in Public Health: How Funders Should Fight Laws Like Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act,” a new commentary by Asia Russell and CSIS’s Maria E. Burnett. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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