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

Government as a Demand Creator for the Quantum Industry 16.03.2026

An audio version of “Government as a Demand Creator for the Quantum Industry,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Hideki Tomoshige and Phillip Singerman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Investing in National Assets for Quantum Commercialization 16.03.2026

An audio version of “Investing in National Assets for Quantum Commercialization,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Hideki Tomoshige and Phillip Singerman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

Iran’s War Strategy: Don’t Calibrate—Escalate 16.03.2026

An audio version of "Iran’s War Strategy: Don’t Calibrate—Escalate," a new Commentary by CSIS's Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Abracadabra 16.03.2026

An audio version of "Abracadabra,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Iran War Cost Estimate Update: $11.3 Billion at Day 6, $16.5 Billion at Day 12 13.03.2026

An audio version of “Iran War Cost Estimate Update: $11.3 Billion at Day 6, $16.5 Billion at Day 12,” a new Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Trump May Seize Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile: Why Airstrikes Alone Aren’t Enough 13.03.2026

An audio version of “Trump May Seize Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile: Why Airstrikes Alone Aren’t Enough,” a new Commentary by Joseph Rodgers. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The War with Iran Threatens Syria’s Recovery 12.03.2026

An audio version of “The War with Iran Threatens Syria’s Recovery,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Nepal’s Election Marks a Generational Break—and a New Strategic Moment in the Himalayas 12.03.2026

An audio version of "Nepal’s Election Marks a Generational Break—and a New Strategic Moment in the Himalayas," a new Commentary by CSIS's Anjali Kaur. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How to Lose a Navy in 10 Days 12.03.2026

An audio version of "How to Lose a Navy in 10 Days," a new Commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Iran’s Real War Is Against the Global Economy 11.03.2026

An audio version of "Iran’s Real War Is Against the Global Economy," a new Commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Is at Stake in Hungary’s Election? 11.03.2026

An audio version of “What Is at Stake in Hungary’s Election?,” a new Critical Questions by Donatienne Ruy and Maria Snegovaya. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Wars After the War: Why Israel and Iran May Keep Fighting 11.03.2026

An audio version of “The Wars After the War: Why Israel and Iran May Keep Fighting,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Can the United States and Israel Accomplish in Iran? 11.03.2026

An audio version of “What Can the United States and Israel Accomplish in Iran?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Chokepoint: How the War with Iran Threatens Global Food Security 11.03.2026

An audio version of “Chokepoint: How the War with Iran Threatens Global Food Security,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Emma Curtis, Joely Virzi, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Unpacking Iran’s Drone Campaign in the Gulf: Early Lessons for Future Drone Warfare 10.03.2026

An audio version of "Unpacking Iran’s Drone Campaign in the Gulf: Early Lessons for Future Drone Warfare," a new Commentary by CSIS's Kateryna Bondar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring—What Happens Next? 09.03.2026

An audio version of "The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring—What Happens Next?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The New Containment Doctrine: How the United States Is Using Trade to Stop Digital Regulation 09.03.2026

An audio version of “The New Containment Doctrine: How the United States Is Using Trade to Stop Digital Regulation,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Duc Minh Nguyet (Moon) Nguyen and Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Alberta Separatism Would Harm Both Canada and the United States 09.03.2026

An audio version of “Alberta Separatism Would Harm Both Canada and the United States,” a new critical questions by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy with Randy Boissonnault. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Pioneering Quantum-Supercomputing Integration: U.S. Leadership in the Next Computing Era 09.03.2026

An audio version of “Pioneering Quantum-Supercomputing Integration: U.S. Leadership in the Next Computing Era,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Hideki Tomoshige and Shruti Sharma. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost 09.03.2026

An audio version of "Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean? 09.03.2026

An audio version of "What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive”: Audio Brief with Scott Kennedy 06.03.2026

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Kennedy on his report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive.

The Satellite Encryption Gap: Why Everyday Citizens’ Communications Are at Risk 06.03.2026

An audio version of “The Satellite Encryption Gap: Why Everyday Citizens’ Communications Are at Risk,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams and Kuhu Badgi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.  

No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz 06.03.2026

An audio version of “No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Commentary by Harrison Prétat, Monica Sato, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Russian Crude and India: Here to Stay Amid Middle East Tensions? 06.03.2026

An audio version of “Russian Crude and India: Here to Stay Amid Middle East Tensions?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Shashwat Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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