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 13, 2024 · 5 min
What Will the Election Bring on Trade?
An audio version of “What Will the Election Bring on Trade?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 10, 2024 · 12 min
Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit
An audio version of “Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 10, 2024 · 6 min
The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire
An audio version of “The Threat of China’s Shipbuilding Empire,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 10, 2024 · 11 min
The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth
An audio version of “The EPA Power Plant Rule amid Demand Growth,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Cy McGeady. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 10, 2024 · 8 min
Brazil Considering New Digital Competition Legislation
An audio version of “Brazil Considering New Digital Competition Legislation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Meredith Broadbent and John Strezewski. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 9, 2024 · 11 min
Assessing the Role of Fast Payment Systems in Promoting Financial Inclusion
An audio version of “Assessing the Role of Fast Payment Systems in Promoting Financial Inclusion,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch and John Strezewski. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 9, 2024 · 13 min
Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan
An audio version of “Unaddressed Challenges for Defense Policy Reform in Japan,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Miki Matsuo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 9, 2024 · 10 min
U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica
An audio version of “U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 8, 2024 · 11 min
The Case for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate-Smart Agriculture
An audio version of “The Case for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate-Smart Agriculture,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh, Jude Blanchette, and Lily McElwee, with Ryan Hass and Ryan McElveen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 8, 2024 · 13 min
Expansion versus Cohesion: The East African Community’s Turbulent Journey to Greater Unity
An audio version of CSIS’s Mariam Ogboye and Beverly Ochieng’s new commentary, “Expansion versus Cohesion: The East African Community’s Turbulent Journey to Greater Unity.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 8, 2024 · 7 min
Turkey Considering New Digital Competition Legislation
An audio version of CSIS’s Meredith Broadbent and John Strezewski’s new commentary, “Turkey Considering New Digital Competition Legislation.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 8, 2024 · 5 min
The Wrath of Khan: How Antitrust Policy Can Undermine U.S. National Security
An audio version of CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch’s new commentary, “The Wrath of Khan: How Antitrust Policy Can Undermine U.S. National Security.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 7, 2024 · 4 min
“The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States”: Audio Brief with Scott Kennedy
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Kennedy on his report with Lily McElwee and Jude Blanchette, The Erosion of Hong Kong’s Autonomy since 2020: Implications for the United States.
May 6, 2024 · 3 min
Executive Summary: "Expanding the Tool Kit to Counter China's Economic Coercion"
An audio executive summary of CSIS’s Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, Alexander Holderness, John Schaus, Nicholas Velazquez, Audrey Aldisert, Henry Carroll, and Emily Hardesty’s new report, “Expanding the Tool Kit to Counter China's Economic Coercion.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 3, 2024 · 7 min
"Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran": Audio Brief
An audio summary of CSIS’s Alexander Palmer, Daniel Byman, Seth G. Jones, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.’s new commentary, “Assessing Israel’s Strike on Iran.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 3, 2024 · 7 min
"Australia’s New National Defence Strategy: Mostly Continuity but with Some Change": Audio Brief
An audio summary of CSIS’s Mick Ryan’s new commentary, “Australia’s New National Defence Strategy: Mostly Continuity but with Some Change.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 3, 2024 · 4 min
“Beyond Economics: How U.S. Policies Can Undermine National Security Goals”: Audio Brief with Thibault Denamiel
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Thibault Denamiel on his white paper with Taylar Rajic, William A. Reinch, James A. Lewis, and Julia Brock, “Beyond Economics: How U.S. Policies Can Undermine National Security Goals.”
May 2, 2024 · 6 min
"Locating the Technology Agenda in India’s 2024 General Election": Audio Brief
An audio summary of CSIS’s Jayant Krishna’s new commentary, “Locating the Technology Agenda in India’s 2024 General Election.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 2, 2024 · 9 min
"Setting the Record Straight on Ukraine’s Grain Exports"" Audio Brief
An audio summary of CSIS’s Emma Dodd, Caitlin Welsh, and Joseph Glauber’s new Critical Questions, “Setting the Record Straight on Ukraine’s Grain Exports.” This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 1, 2024 · 17 min
"What Is in the Ukraine Aid Package, and What Does it Mean for the Future of the War?": Audio Brief
An audio summary of CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park’s new Critical Questions, "What Is in the Ukraine Aid Package, and What Does it Mean for the Future of the War?" This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.