Audio Briefs

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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.

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September 8 · 3 min
“U.S. and Allied Burden Sharing: A Progress Report”: Audio Brief with Jerry McGinn
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jerry McGinn on his report with Celia Barrie, U.S. and Allied Burden Sharing: A Progress Report.
August 3 · 3 min
“Injecting the Free Market into Spectrum Use for Space Applications”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope on his report, Injecting the Free Market into Spectrum Use for Space Applications.
July 31 · 13 min
Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions
An audio version of "⁠Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions⁠," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 31 · 20 min
The United States’ Accelerating Memory Chip Crunch: Implications for Tech and AI Leadership
An audio version of ⁠The United States’ Accelerating Memory Chip Crunch: Implications for Tech and AI Leadership⁠, a new critical questions by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 31 · 15 min
Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon
An audio version of "⁠Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon,⁠" a new commentary by CSIS’s Paul Salem. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 30 · 19 min
A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance
An audio version of⁠ A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance⁠, a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy and Emma Buelte. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 30 · 15 min
Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean
An audio version of ⁠Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean⁠ a new commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 30 · 13 min
The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?
An audio version of "⁠The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?⁠" a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Benson and Lexi Linafelter. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 29 · 6 min
Tariff Follies Scene 47
An audio version of⁠ Tariff Follies Scene 47⁠, a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 29 · 11 min
Taiwan Needs an AI Cyber Shield Now to Defend Against Invasion
An audio version of "⁠Taiwan Needs an AI Cyber Shield Now to Defend Against Invasion⁠" a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Faulhaber. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 29 · 14 min
What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base
An audio version of What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base, a new critical questions by CSIS' Jerry McGinn and Oliver Buntin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 28 · 7 min
Japan’s Defense Industry Charts an Uncertain Global Path
An audio version of ⁠Japan’s Defense Industry Charts an Uncertain Global Path⁠, a new commentary by CSIS’s Alek Jovovic and Awais Hanif. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 28 · 10 min
Red Kraken: The Coming Age of Agentic Cyber Strategy
An audio version of "⁠Red Kraken: The Coming Age of Agentic Cyber Strategy⁠", a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen and Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 28 · 19 min
Is U.S. Haiti Policy an Opportunity for Success?
An audio version of Is U.S. Haiti Policy an Opportunity for Success?, a new commentary by CSIS’s Georges A. Fauriol and Mary Speck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 27 · 11 min
Come Hague or High Seas: China’s Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea
An audio version of Come Hague or High Seas: China’s Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea, a new commentary by CSIS’s Monica Sato. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 24 · 6 min
Why the United States and Iran Keep Fighting While They Negotiate
An audio version of ⁠Why the United States and Iran Keep Fighting While They Negotiate⁠, a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 23 · 13 min
How the U.S. Can Survive a Large-Scale AI Cyberattack
An audio version of "⁠How the U.S. Can Survive a Large-Scale AI Cyberattack⁠," a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Faulhaber. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 23 · 5 min
Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?
An audio version of Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?, a new commentary by CSIS’s Michael Ratney. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 22 · 17 min
AI Strategies and the Informal Economy: Africa’s Job Creation Test
An audio version of⁠ AI Strategies and the Informal Economy: Africa’s Job Creation Test⁠ a new commentary by CSIS’s Ayantola Alayande, Catherine Nzuki, and Aaron Stanley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
July 22 · 18 min
What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?
An audio version of ⁠What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?⁠, a new critical questions by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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