

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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Oct 9, 2025 • 5min
“Takeaways from Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Meeting”: Audio Brief with Mark Cancian
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Mark Cancian on his commentary, “Takeaways from Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Meeting.”

Oct 9, 2025 • 10min
What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?
An audio version of “What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?,” a new
Critical Questions by Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 9, 2025 • 4min
“How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America”: Audio Brief with Max Bergmann
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his report with Otto Svendsen, How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America.

Oct 8, 2025 • 3min
“Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his brief with Benjamin Jensen, “Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan.”

Oct 6, 2025 • 18min
Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread
An audio version of "Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread," a new commentary by CSIS's Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward
An audio version of "South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward," a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 23min
The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order
An audio version of “The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 19min
President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks
An audio version of “President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Jessie Hu, and Sam Smith. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 20min
Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships
An audio version of “Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 22min
Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace
An audio version of "Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace," a new commentary by CSIS's Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.