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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May 11 · 15 min
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.
May 11 · 15 min
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.
May 11 · 10 min
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.
May 11 · 14 min
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.
May 8 · 9 min
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.
May 8 · 15 min
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.
May 8 · 6 min
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.
May 7 · 2 min
“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.”
May 6 · 4 min
“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.
May 6 · 7 min
Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership
An audio version of “⁠Spectrum, 6G, and the Future of AI Leadership⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Taylar Rajic and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 6 · 13 min
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.
May 6 · 6 min
Management Matters
An audio version of ⁠Management Matters⁠, a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 5 · 3 min
“The Geometry of Coercion: Tracking the PRC’s Maritime and Air Pressure on Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his report with Ben Jensen, The Geometry of Coercion: Tracking the PRC’s Maritime and Air Pressure on Taiwan.
May 5 · 12 min
Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali’s Defense Minister
An audio version of⁠ Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali’s Defense Minister⁠, a new Commentary by CSIS's Oge Onubogu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 5 · 10 min
How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days
An audio version of “⁠How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen, Nico Vacca, and Jose M. Macias III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 4 · 3 min
“Tapping into America’s Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his white paper with Nico Vacca, Tapping into America’s Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky.
May 4 · 15 min
Policy of Truth: Reporting Requirements for Critical Minerals Investments
An audio version of ⁠Policy of Truth: Reporting Requirements for Critical Minerals Investments⁠, a new Commentary by CSIS's Brad Brooks-Rubin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 4 · 5 min
Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula?
An audio version of ⁠Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula?⁠, a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Victor Cha and Andy Lim. his audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 1 · 14 min
The European Union in the New Trade Disorder
An audio version of "⁠The European Union in the New Trade Disorder⁠," a new Commentary by CSIS's Federico Steinberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 1 · 11 min
Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz?
An audio version of ⁠Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz?⁠, a new Commentary by CSIS's Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.