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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Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

What Does It Really Mean to Talk about Tech Competition? 14.05.2024

An audio version of “What Does It Really Mean to Talk about Tech Competition?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Yinuo Geng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Leveraging Argentina’s Mineral Resources for Economic Growth 14.05.2024

An audio version of “Leveraging Argentina’s Mineral Resources for Economic Growth,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Florence Yu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The Essequibo Pressure Cooker: Runaway Nationalism and Maduro’s Compellence Strategy”: Audio Brief with Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy 14.05.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy on their commentary with Henry Ziemer, Rubi Bledsoe, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Jennifer Jun, “The Essequibo Pressure Cooker: Runaway Nationalism and Maduro’s Compellence Strategy.”

What Will the Election Bring on Trade? 13.05.2024

An audio version of “What Will the Election Bring on Trade?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit 10.05.2024

An audio version of “Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire 10.05.2024

An audio version of “The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth 10.05.2024

An audio version of “The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Cy McGeady. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Brazil Considering New Digital Competition Legislation 10.05.2024

An audio version of “Brazil Considering New Digital Competition Legislation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Meredith Broadbent and John Strezewski. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Assessing the Role of Fast Payment Systems in Promoting Financial Inclusion 09.05.2024

An audio version of “Assessing the Role of Fast Payment Systems in Promoting Financial Inclusion,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch and John Strezewski. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan 09.05.2024

An audio version of “Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Miki Matsuo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica 09.05.2024

An audio version of “U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Case for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate-Smart Agriculture 08.05.2024

An audio version of “The Case for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate-Smart Agriculture,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh, Jude Blanchette, and Lily McElwee, with Ryan Hass and Ryan McElveen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Expansion versus Cohesion: The East African Community’s Turbulent Journey to Greater Unity 08.05.2024

An audio version of CSIS’s Mariam Ogboye and Beverly Ochieng’s new commentary, “Expansion versus Cohesion: The East African Community’s Turbulent Journey to Greater Unity.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Turkey Considering New Digital Competition Legislation 08.05.2024

An audio version of CSIS’s Meredith Broadbent and John Strezewski’s new commentary, “Turkey Considering New Digital Competition Legislation.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

The Wrath of Khan: How Antitrust Policy Can Undermine U.S. National Security 08.05.2024

An audio version of CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch’s new commentary, “The Wrath of Khan: How Antitrust Policy Can Undermine U.S. National Security.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States”: Audio Brief with Scott Kennedy 07.05.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Kennedy on his report with Lily McElwee and Jude Blanchette, The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States.

Executive Summary: "Expanding the Tool Kit to Counter China's Economic Coercion" 06.05.2024

An audio executive summary of CSIS’s Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, Alexander Holderness, John Schaus, Nicholas Velazquez, Audrey Aldisert, Henry Carroll, and Emily Hardesty’s new report, “Expanding the Tool Kit to Counter China's Economic Coercion.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran": Audio Brief 03.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Alexander Palmer, Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.’s new commentary, “Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"Australia’s New National Defence Strategy: Mostly Continuity but with Some Change": Audio Brief 03.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Mick Ryan’s new commentary, “Australia’s New National Defence Strategy: Mostly Continuity but with Some Change.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

“Beyond Economics: How U.S. Policies Can Undermine National Security Goals”: Audio Brief with Thibault Denamiel 03.05.2024

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Thibault Denamiel on his white paper with Taylar Rajic, William A. Reinch, James A. Lewis, and Julia Brock, “Beyond Economics: How U.S. Policies Can Undermine National Security Goals.”

"Locating the Technology Agenda in India’s 2024 General Election": Audio Brief 02.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Jayant Krishna’s new commentary, “Locating the Technology Agenda in India’s 2024 General Election.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"Setting the Record Straight on Ukraine’s Grain Exports"" Audio Brief 02.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Emma Dodd, Caitlin Welsh, and Joseph Glauber’s new Critical Questions, “Setting the Record Straight on Ukraine’s Grain Exports.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"What Is in the Ukraine Aid Package, and What Does it Mean for the Future of the War?": Audio Brief 01.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park’s new Critical Questions, "What Is in the Ukraine Aid Package, and What Does it Mean for the Future of the War?" This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"High Stakes, Scant Competition as Chad’s Mahamat Deby Seeks Legitimacy": Audio Brief 01.05.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s Beverly Ochieng’s new commentary, "High Stakes, Scant Competition as Chad’s Mahamat Deby Seeks Legitimacy." This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

"Innovation and Antitrust in Competition with China": Audio Brief 30.04.2024

An audio summary of CSIS’s James Andrew Lewis’s new commentary, "Innovation and Antitrust in Competition with China." This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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