
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2025 • 4min
“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michelle Strucke on her white paper with Marc Cohen, “What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”

Apr 16, 2025 • 6min
Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs
An audio version of “Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs,” a new commentary by CSIS's Kyle Meng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 16, 2025 • 13min
Hawkish AI? Uncovering DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Biases
An audio version of “Hawkish AI? Uncovering DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Biases,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ian Reynolds, Benjamin Jensen, and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 16, 2025 • 15min
Navigating the Climate and Energy Implications of a Northeast Pipeline
An audio version of “Navigating the Climate and Energy Implications of a Northeast Pipeline,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cy McGeady and Bridgette Schafer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 15, 2025 • 17min
The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge
An audio version of “The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 15, 2025 • 13min
The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions
An audio version of “The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 15, 2025 • 9min
The Hidden Risk of Rising U.S.-PRC Tensions: Export Control Symbiosis
An audio version of “The Hidden Risk of Rising U.S.-PRC Tensions: Export Control Symbiosis,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 14, 2025 • 7min
The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World
An audio version of “The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matthew Slusher. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 14, 2025 • 6min
Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term
An audio version of “Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 11, 2025 • 2min
“Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions”: Audio Brief with Nicholas Fenton
Explore the intricate strategies behind Western sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Discover how these measures aim to exploit Russia's economic vulnerabilities while ensuring ongoing pressure. Gain insights into refining these tactics to achieve meaningful concessions from Moscow. A deep dive into the resilience and challenges of the Russian economy under such external pressures.
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