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

Artemis and the Economics of a Permanent Moonbase 31.03.2026

An audio version of “Artemis and the Economics of a Permanent Moonbase,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Alexander MacDonald. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Fortifying the Guatemala-Taiwan Partnership for Development 31.03.2026

An audio version of “Fortifying the Guatemala-Taiwan Partnership for Development,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Structural Barriers to Resource Extraction in Antarctica 31.03.2026

An audio version of "The Structural Barriers to Resource Extraction in Antarctica," a new Commentary by CSIS's William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Visualizing Iran’s Escalation Strategy 27.03.2026

An audio version of “Visualizing Iran’s Escalation Strategy,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

USMCA Review 2026: Six Scenarios for North America’s Future 27.03.2026

An audio version of “USMCA Review 2026: Six Scenarios for North America’s Future,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Diego Marroquín Bitar and William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock 27.03.2026

An audio version of “Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What the TotalEnergies Deal Means for Energy Investment, Political Risk, and Affordability 27.03.2026

An audio version of “What the TotalEnergies Deal Means for Energy Investment, Political Risk, and Affordability,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

AI and Global Food Security: A Focus on Crop Breeding 26.03.2026

An audio version of “AI and Global Food Security: A Focus on Crop Breeding,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Zane Swanson, Emma Curtis, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers 25.03.2026

An audio version of “Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers 25.03.2026

An audio version of "Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers," a new Commentary by CSIS's Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense”: Audio Brief with Max Bergmann 24.03.2026

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his brief with Otto Svendsen and Jonathan Burchell, “Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense.”

Building Cooperative Frameworks for Subsea Cable Security in the Indo-Pacific 24.03.2026

An audio version of “Building Cooperative Frameworks for Subsea Cable Security in the Indo-Pacific,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Taylar Rajic. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s Localization Drive in Semiconductors Gains Impetus from Allied Chip Export Controls 24.03.2026

An audio version of "China’s Localization Drive in Semiconductors Gains Impetus from Allied Chip Export Controls," a new Commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar and Charles Wessner with Thomas Howell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The World Trade Organization’s Fourteenth Ministerial Conference 24.03.2026

An audio version of "The World Trade Organization’s Fourteenth Ministerial Conference," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Iran’s Next Move: How to Counter Tehran’s Multidomain Punishment Campaign 23.03.2026

An audio version of “Iran’s Next Move: How to Counter Tehran’s Multidomain Punishment Campaign,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Redesigning Japan’s Space Security Ecosystem for a Stronger U.S.-Japan Alliance 23.03.2026

An audio version of “Redesigning Japan’s Space Security Ecosystem for a Stronger U.S.-Japan Alliance,” a new Commentary by Manatsu Takada. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Demystifying Iranian Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict 20.03.2026

An audio version of “Demystifying Iranian Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Nikita Shah. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan? 20.03.2026

An audio version of “What Are the Implications of the Iran Conflict for Japan?,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Kristi Govella and Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One 19.03.2026

An audio version of "Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One," a new Commentary by James Michael Dubik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Could Iran Disrupt the Gulf Countries’ Desalinated Water Supplies? 19.03.2026

An audio version of "Could Iran Disrupt the Gulf Countries’ Desalinated Water Supplies?," a new Commentary by CSIS's David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Is Israel Trying to Accomplish in Lebanon? 19.03.2026

An audio version of "What Is Israel Trying to Accomplish in Lebanon?," a new Commentary by CSIS's Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Data Is Now the Front Line of Warfare 19.03.2026

An audio version of “Data Is Now the Front Line of Warfare,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base”: Audio Brief with Joseph Majkut 18.03.2026

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Joseph Majkut on his brief with Alexander Palmer and Raj Sawhney, “Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base.”

How Does Saudi Arabia See the War with Iran? 18.03.2026

An audio version of "How Does Saudi Arabia See the War with Iran?," a new Commentary by CSIS's Michael Ratney. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and the Future of Small Business Innovation 17.03.2026

An audio version of "SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and the Future of Small Business Innovation," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Jerry McGinn, Alek Jovovic, and A.J. Dilts. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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