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
May 13, 2025 • 9min
Understanding the Temporary De-Escalation of the U.S.-China Trade War
An audio version of “Understanding the Temporary De-Escalation of the U.S.-China Trade War,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 13, 2025 • 4min
“Drone Saturation: Russia’s Shahed Campaign”: Audio Brief with Yasir Atalan
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Yasir Atalan on his brief with Benjamin Jensen, “Drone Saturation: Russia’s Shahed Campaign.”
May 12, 2025 • 19min
We Need More Off-Ramps for Nuclear Crises
An audio version of “We Need More Off-Ramps for Nuclear Crises,” a new commentary by CSIS's Heather Williams and Nicholas Adamopoulos. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 12, 2025 • 6min
Eighty-Twenty Split
An audio version of “Eighty-Twenty Split,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 12, 2025 • 7min
With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win
An audio version of “With Extra Oil, Trump Already Has His Big Saudi Win,” a new commentary by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 12, 2025 • 16min
Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions
An audio version of “Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Georges A. Fauriol. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 12, 2025 • 12min
The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska to the U.S.-Japan Alliance
An audio version of “The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska to the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Shoichi Itoh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 9, 2025 • 19min
Underexplored and Undervalued: Addressing Africa’s Mineral Exploration Gap
An audio version of “Underexplored and Undervalued: Addressing Africa’s Mineral Exploration Gap,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
May 9, 2025 • 8min
Game On for the United States and Canada After Oval Office Opener
Dive into the crucial first meeting between the Canadian Prime Minister and the U.S. President. Explore the intricate dynamics of trade, military collaboration, and illegal migration shaping U.S.-Canada relations. Discover the urgent need for a renegotiation of the USMCA and updated defense strategies as both nations navigate their complex interdependence. This discussion sheds light on the future of North American cooperation amidst pressing global challenges.
May 8, 2025 • 15min
Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI
An audio version of “Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cy McGeady and Rebecca Riess. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
