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.
Episodes
“Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones and Riley McCabe
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Seth Jones and Riley McCabe on their brief, “Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War.”
Don’t Let the USMCA Drift Away
An audio version of "Don’t Let the USMCA Drift Away," a new commentary by CSIS’s Diego Marroquín Bitar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Venezuela Suffered Its Worst Earthquake in Decades: What Comes Next?
An audio version of "Venezuela Suffered Its Worst Earthquake in Decades: What Comes Next?," a new commentary by CSIS’s by Henry Ziemer and Joseph Ruelas. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Anthropic and the Export Control Dilemma
An audio version of "Anthropic and the Export Control Dilemma," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Lebanon in the Shadow of the U.S.-Iran MOU: Risks and Opportunities
An audio version of "Lebanon in the Shadow of the U.S.-Iran MOU: Risks and Opportunities," a new commentary by CSIS’s Paul Salem. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Greenspan Lesson for the AI Race
An audio version of "The Greenspan Lesson for the AI Race," a new commentary by CSIS’s Karl Smith. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
After Maduro: Human Trafficking and the Vulnerability of Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia
An audio version of "After Maduro: Human Trafficking and the Vulnerability of Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia," a new commentary by CSIS’s Juliana Rubio and Kaela Werchniak. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis
An audio version of "Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis," a new commentary by CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison and Michaela Simoneau. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources
An audio version of "G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources," a new critical question by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
After the Supermajority: Ethiopia’s Trajectory Following the 2026 Election
An audio version of "After the Supermajority: Ethiopia’s Trajectory Following the 2026 Election," a new critical question by CSIS’s Aaron Stanley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Irregular Warfare: Winning the Cognitive Domain
An audio version of "Irregular Warfare: Winning the Cognitive Domain," a new commentary by CSIS’s Erol Yayboke with Nickolas Wilcox. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Iran Won the Negotiation, Even Though It Lost the War
An audio version of "Iran Won the Negotiation, Even Though It Lost the War," a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
New Activity at Possible Chinese Intelligence Facilities in Cuba
An audio version of "New Activity at Possible Chinese Intelligence Facilities in Cuba," a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., and Aidan Powers-Riggs. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Customs Executive Order: Dealing with Downstream Consequences
An audio version of "The Customs Executive Order: Dealing with Downstream Consequences," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Industrial Athleticism: Calibrating Defense Production to Address Evolving Threats
An audio version of "Industrial Athleticism: Calibrating Defense Production to Address Evolving Threats," a new commentary by CSIS’s Alek Jovovic and A.J. Dilts. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Southbound Diplomacy: Assessing Taiwan’s “Integrated Diplomacy” on the 10th Anniversary of the New Southbound Policy
An audio version of "Southbound Diplomacy: Assessing Taiwan’s “Integrated Diplomacy” on the 10th Anniversary of the New Southbound Policy," a new commentary by CSIS’s Henrietta Levin and Daniel Castro Bonilla. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Department of Commerce Restricted Access to Anthropic’s Latest Models. What Comes Next?
An audio version of "The Department of Commerce Restricted Access to Anthropic’s Latest Models. What Comes Next?," a new critical question by CSIS’s Kate Koren, Kevin Kurland, and Aalok Mehta. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Energy Considerations for EXIM Reauthorization
An audio version of "Energy Considerations for EXIM Reauthorization," a new critical question by Ray Cai. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The United States and Iran Announce a Deal to End the War | State of Play
An audio version of "The United States and Iran Announce a Deal to End the War | State of Play," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Will Todman and Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Who Are G7’s Top Performers?
An audio version of "Who Are G7’s Top Performers?," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Eurasia’s Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States?
An audio version of "Eurasia’s Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Tina Dolbaia and Leah Kieff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup
An audio version of "The Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup," a new commentary by CSIS’s Nikita Shah. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The 2026 World Cup: Sports and Conflict
An audio version of "The 2026 World Cup: Sports and Conflict," a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha and Andy Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Half Right on Forced Labor Tariffs
An audio version of "Half Right on Forced Labor Tariffs," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Who Should Shape the Future of Development, and How?
An audio version of "Who Should Shape the Future of Development, and How?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman and Hadeil Ali. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Curious Case of the “America First” Trade Policy in Vietnam
An audio version of "The Curious Case of the “America First” Trade Policy in Vietnam," a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Damond. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The NATO Ankara Summit: “NATO 3.0” in Practice
An audio version of "The NATO Ankara Summit: “NATO 3.0” in Practice," a new commentary by CSIS’s Jonathan Burchell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Can Iran Negotiations Survive Israel-Iran Escalation?
An audio version of "Can Iran Negotiations Survive Israel-Iran Escalation?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
“Wartime Footing: A Two-Front Strategy to Confront China and Russia”: Audio Brief with Seth Jones and Seamus Daniels
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Seth Jones and Seamus Daniels on their report with Riley McCabe and Daniel Byman, “Wartime Footing: A Two-Front Strategy to Confront China and Russia.”
Reengaging the Solomon Islands: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States
An audio version of "Reengaging the Solomon Islands: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States," a new Commentary by CSIS’s John Augé and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
New Light-Touch Trump AI Cyber Executive Order Reveals Accelerationists Still Rule the Roost
An audio version of "New Light-Touch Trump AI Cyber Executive Order Reveals Accelerationists Still Rule the Roost," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Aalok Mehta and Lauryn Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Banning Gasoline Exports Will Harm U.S. Energy Security
An audio version of "Banning Gasoline Exports Will Harm U.S. Energy Security," a new commentary by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Economic Modernization and Strategic Positioning of Algeria
An audio version of "Economic Modernization and Strategic Positioning of Algeria," a new commentary by CSIS’s Romina Bandura. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Strategic Clarity: Reassessing the Value of China to Korea
An audio version of "Strategic Clarity: Reassessing the Value of China to Korea," a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha with Yesun Kim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Previewing Xi Jinping’s Visit to North Korea | State of Play
An audio version of "Previewing Xi Jinping’s Visit to North Korea | State of Play," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Sydney Seiler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
No Time to Ease In: Immediate Priorities for Frank Garcia, the State Department’s New Africa Lead
An audio version of "No Time to Ease In: Immediate Priorities for Frank Garcia, the State Department’s New Africa Lead," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Oge Onubogu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Next Caribbean Crisis? Assessing U.S. Military Options Toward Cuba
An audio version of "The Next Caribbean Crisis? Assessing U.S. Military Options Toward Cuba," a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Mark F. Cancian, and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Summer Trade Agenda
An audio version of "The Summer Trade Agenda," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch . This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do? The Flagship Software Platform of AI-Enabled Warfare, Explained
An audio version of "What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?," a new Critical Question by CSIS’s Matt Mande with Gregory C. Allen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Why the West Keeps Losing Critical Mineral Assets to China
An audio version of "Why the West Keeps Losing Critical Mineral Assets to China," a new commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Return of the Alien Tort Statute
An audio version of "The Return of the Alien Tort Statute," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch . This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
“The Terrorist Threat to the 2026 World Cup”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe on their brief, “The Terrorist Threat to the 2026 World Cup.”
NASA Changes Course on Commercial Space Stations
An audio version of "NASA Changes Course on Commercial Space Stations," a new commentary by CSIS’s Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project
An audio version of “Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Testing the Future of Joint All-Domain Operations in Africa
An audio version of "Testing the Future of Joint All-Domain Operations in Africa," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen and Soufiane Ammagui. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
“Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026”: Audio Brief with Alexander Palmer
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Alexander Palmer on his report, Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026.
The Many Faces of Antisemitic Terrorism in the United States
An audio version of "The Many Faces of Antisemitic Terrorism in the United States," a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Politics and Repercussions of Washington’s Permanent Joint Board on Defense Pause
An audio version of "The Politics and Repercussions of Washington’s Permanent Joint Board on Defense Pause," a new critical questions by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Mark F. Cancian with Jamie Tronnes, Richard Shimooka, Christopher Sands, and Philippe Lagassé. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Elevating Pacific Perspectives in U.S. Regional Security Cooperation
An audio version of "Elevating Pacific Perspectives in U.S. Regional Security Cooperation," a new commentary by CSIS’s John Augé, Kathryn Paik, and Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Vatican Just Outmaneuvered Washington on AI
An audio version of "The Vatican Just Outmaneuvered Washington on AI," a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
How Arab Gulf States View the Emerging Iran Deal
An audio version of "How Arab Gulf States View the Emerging Iran Deal," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Revisiting the Relationship Between Economic and Sea Power
An audio version of “Revisiting the Relationship Between Economic and Sea Power,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen with Mackenzie Eaglen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Will the AI Economy Have a Middle Class? The Case for an AI Homestead Policy
An audio version of “Will the AI Economy Have a Middle Class? The Case for an AI Homestead Policy,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
What the Trump-Xi Summit Revealed, and Left Unsaid, About U.S.-China Tech Competition
An audio version of “What the Trump-Xi Summit Revealed, and Left Unsaid, About U.S.-China Tech Competition,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams and Kuhu Badgi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
A Summit of Equals
An audio version of "A Summit of Equals," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Foreign Investment Attraction and CFIUS: Can the “Known Investor Program” Make U.S. Investment Screening More Efficient?
An audio version of "Foreign Investment Attraction and CFIUS: Can the “Known Investor Program” Make U.S. Investment Screening More Efficient?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Andrea Leonard Palazzi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
How Trade Reduces the Risk of War
An audio version of “How Trade Reduces the Risk of War,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Philip Luck and Christopher Meissner. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
CDC Director’s Nomination Is an Opportunity to Reconstitute the CDC
An audio version of “CDC Director’s Nomination Is an Opportunity to Reconstitute the CDC,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison, Paul Friedrichs, Michaela Simoneau, Richard Burr, Elizabeth Cameron, Stewart Simonson, and Mitchell Wolfe with Jerome Adams and Georges C. Benjamin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
San Diego Mosque Shooting Marks a Deadly First in the United States
An audio version of “San Diego Mosque Shooting Marks a Deadly First in the United States,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Riley McCabe. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and the U.S. Military’s Deepening Involvement in Nigeria
An audio version of "The Killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and the U.S. Military’s Deepening Involvement in Nigeria," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Alexander Palmer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
AI Licensing Comes Full Circle
An audio version of "AI Licensing Comes Full Circle," a new Commentary by CSIS's Aalok Mehta. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Unpacking President Trump’s Visit to China | State of Play
An audio version of "Unpacking President Trump’s Visit to China | State of Play," a new Commentary by CSIS's Edgard D. Kagan and Bonny Lin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace
An audio version of "Why China Is Now a Peer Competitor to the United States in Cyberspace," a new Commentary by CSIS's Nikita Shah. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan’s Unique Energy Security Challenge
An audio version of “The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan’s Unique Energy Security Challenge,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Yu-Hsuan Yeh, Bonny Lin, and Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Overturning the Endangerment Finding Threatens Americans’ Health, Wealth, and Security
An audio version of “Overturning the Endangerment Finding Threatens Americans’ Health, Wealth, and Security,” a new critical questions by CSIS’s Caitlin Noe and Michaela Simoneau. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
How Are Perceptions of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship Changing?
An audio version of “How Are Perceptions of the U.S.-Mexico Relationship Changing?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew I. Rudman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Lebanon and Israel Talks: Empowering Diplomacy Over Open-Ended Conflict
An audio version of "Lebanon and Israel Talks: Empowering Diplomacy Over Open-Ended Conflict," a new Commentary by CSIS's Paul Salem. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?
An audio version of "How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers?," a new Commentary by CSIS's Hugh Grant-Chapman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The AI Escalation Danger Trump and Xi Must Address
An audio version of "The AI Escalation Danger Trump and Xi Must Address," a new Commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Another Crack in the Tariff Wall
An audio version of "Another Crack in the Tariff Wall," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
What May 15 Means for Somalia’s Federal Architecture and Global Shipping
An audio version of “What May 15 Means for Somalia’s Federal Architecture and Global Shipping,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Aaron Stanley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The U.S.-China Trade Truce Has Not Solved the Gallium Problem
An audio version of “The U.S.-China Trade Truce Has Not Solved the Gallium Problem,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Aidan Powers-Riggs, Brian Hart, and Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
The Deal of the ART: Assessing the “America First” Trade Policy in Asia
An audio version of "The Deal of the ART: Assessing the 'America First' Trade Policy in Asia," a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Damond. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump
An audio version of “A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Scott Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Managing the World’s Most Important Relationship
An audio version of Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Managing the World’s Most Important Relationship, a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Edgard D. Kagan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Japan’s New Defense Export Policy: Will Industry Seize the Day?
An audio version of "Japan’s New Defense Export Policy: Will Industry Seize the Day?," a new Commentary by CSIS's Christopher B. Johnstone and Gregg Rubinstein. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
What Australia and Fiji’s New Treaty Means for the Pacific | State of Play
An audio version of "What Australia and Fiji’s New Treaty Means for the Pacific | State of Play," a new Commentary by CSIS's Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
“Taiwan’s Climate Adaptation Leadership in the Caribbean: Technology, Capacity, and Strategic Cooperation”: Audio Brief with Chris Hernandez-Roy
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Chris Hernandez-Roy on his brief with Joseph Ruelas and Isabel Teran, “Taiwan’s Climate Adaptation Leadership in the Caribbean: Technology, Capacity, and Strategic Cooperation.”
“AI and the Future of Mediation: Exploring the Art of Algorithmic Conflict Resolution”: Audio Brief with Yasir Atalan
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Yasir Atalan on his report with Ben Jensen and Ian Reynolds, AI and the Future of Mediation: Exploring the Art of Algorithmic Conflict Resolution.
Sinaloa Governor Indicted: USMCA, Cartels, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Trade
An audio version of "Sinaloa Governor Indicted: USMCA, Cartels, and the Future of U.S.-Mexico Trade," a new Commentary by CSIS's Diego Marroquín Bitar and Diana Paz García. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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