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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Nov 29, 2023 · 4 min
“On the Uses and Misuses of Venezuela Sanctions”: Audio Brief with Ryan C. Berg
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg on his commentary, “On the Uses and Misuses of Venezuela Sanctions.”
Nov 29, 2023 · 3 min
"75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights": Audio Brief with Marti Flacks
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Marti Flacks on the commentary series, 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Nov 21, 2023 · 3 min
“What the Sunnylands Statement Means for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation”: Audio Brief with Ilaria Mazzocco
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ilaria Mazzocco on her Critical Questions with Deborah Seligsohn, “What the Sunnylands Statement Means for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation.”
Nov 21, 2023 · 4 min
“Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity”: Audio Brief with Michaela Simoneau
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michaela Simoneau on her brief with J. Stephen Morrison, “Eight Commonsense Actions on Biosafety and Biosecurity.”
Nov 21, 2023 · 3 min
“Global Implications of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting”: Audio Brief with Kathryn Paik
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Kathryn Paik on her Critical Questions, “Global Implications of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting”.
Nov 17, 2023 · 3 min
“Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste”: Audio Brief with Allegra Dawes
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Allegra Dawes on her report with Ben Cahill, Mathias Zacarias, and Sophie Coste, Methane Reductions in Oil and Gas, Agriculture, and Waste.
Nov 14, 2023 · 3 min
“Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems”: Audio Brief with Shaan Shaikh
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Shaan Shaikh on his report with Tom Karako and Michelle McLoughlin, Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems: Air Defense by and for the Joint Force.
Nov 10, 2023 · 3 min
“Israel Could Lose”: Audio Brief with Jon B. Alterman
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jon B. Alterman on his commentary, “Israel Could Lose.”
Nov 8, 2023 · 3 min
“Presidential Elections and a Fragmenting Political Landscape in Mexico”: Audio Brief with Ryan Berg
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan Berg on his commentary with Gerardo Penchyna Cárdenas, “Presidential Elections and a Fragmenting Political Landscape in Mexico.”
Nov 3, 2023 · 2 min
“The Israel-Hamas War Has Entered a ‘New Phase.’ Here’s What to Expect”: Audio Brief with Dan Byman
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Dan Byman on his commentary in Foreign Policy Magazine, “The Israel-Hamas War Has Entered a ‘New Phase.’ Here’s What to Expect.”
Nov 2, 2023 · 3 min
“Establishing a New Multilateral Export Control Regime”: Audio Brief with Emily Benson
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Emily Benson on her report with Catharine (Katya) Mouradian, Establishing a New Multilateral Export Control Regime.
Oct 31, 2023 · 3 min
“The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence”: Audio Brief with James Lewis
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s James Lewis on his commentary with Emily Benson and Michael Frank, “The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.”
Oct 31, 2023 · 3 min
“Paper Tiger or Pacing Threat”: Audio Brief with Ryan Berg
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Ryan Berg on his report with Henry Ziemer, Paper Tiger of Pacing Threat?: China’s Security and Defense Engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Oct 30, 2023 · 3 min
“Analyzing the Role of Blockchain Technology in Strengthening Democracies”: Audio Brief with Noam Unger
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Noam Unger on his white paper with Austin Hardman and Ilya Timtchenko, Analyzing the Role of Blockchain Technology in Strengthening Democracies.
Oct 27, 2023 · 3 min
“Experts React: Assessing the Israeli Intelligence and Potential Policy Failure”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Daniel Byman on his commentary with Jessica Davis, Tricia Bacon, and Emily Harding, “Experts React: Assessing the Israeli Intelligence and Potential Policy Failure.”
Oct 27, 2023 · 2 min
“Where Does U.S. Offshore Wind Go from Here?”: Audio Brief with Allegra Dawes
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Allegra Dawes on her commentary, “Where Does U.S. Offshore Wind Go from Here?”
Oct 25, 2023 · 3 min
“Centering PEPFAR in U.S. Global Health Security Strategies”: Audio Brief with Katherine Bliss
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Katherine Bliss on her brief, “Centering PEPFAR in U.S. Global Health Security Strategies.”
Oct 24, 2023 · 3 min
“Poland’s Election Could Transform the European Union”: Audio Brief with Max Bergmann
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his commentary, “Poland’s Election Could Transform the European Union.”
Oct 20, 2023 · 3 min
“The Hydrogen Hubs Selection Sets Off the Dawn of U.S. Hydrogen Economy”: Audio Brief with Jane Nakano
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jane Nakano on her commentary with Mathias Zacarias, “The Hydrogen Hubs Selection Sets Off the Dawn of U.S. Hydrogen Economy.”
Oct 19, 2023 · 2 min
“What’s Next for Hamas and Israel?”: Audio Brief with Alexander Palmer
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Alexander Palmer on his Critical Questions with Daniel Byman, “What’s Next for Hamas and Israel?”