Audio Briefs

An audio version of “What Would Security Guarantees in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Diego Marroquín on his brief with Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Earl Anthony Wayne, “USMCA Review 2026.” 

An audio version of “What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Seth G. Jones, President of the Defense and Security Department at CSIS, shares insights on the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska and its implications for Ukraine. The discussion highlights Ukraine's military struggles, including territorial losses and the need for enhanced U.S. support. Jones emphasizes the importance of addressing deeper geopolitical issues beyond mere territorial concessions. The conversation also covers innovative Ukrainian strategies, such as drone warfare, that could impact the conflict's trajectory and facilitate more meaningful negotiations.

An audio version of “AI & Global Food Security: A Focus on Precision Agriculture,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Emma Dodd, Zane Swanson, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Sending the National Guard into D.C. Is the Wrong Solution to a Crime Problem,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S. Economic Growth,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Leslie Abrahams and Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

This discussion dives into the Israeli Security Cabinet's controversial decision to control Gaza City, weighing the humanitarian and geopolitical ramifications. It highlights the risks linked to Israel's expanding military presence, including fears of an insurgency fueled by extremist groups. Military leaders express concerns about the strain on IDF resources amid a political landscape that hints at a potential ongoing conflict. The complexities of this situation raise questions about Israel's long-term strategies and the global response.

An audio version of “Commercial Diplomacy Needs Good Governance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “What Trump’s Submarine Threat and Russia’s INF Exit Really Mean,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.