
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

Jun 24, 2025 • 11min
Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base
An audio version of “Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 24, 2025 • 12min
No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms
An audio version of “No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 23, 2025 • 14min
The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program
An audio version of “The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Jun 23, 2025 • 13min
What Operation Midnight Hammer Means for the Future of Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Discover the intricacies behind Operation Midnight Hammer and its implications for Iran's nuclear ambitions. The discussion dives into the military strike's strategic rationale and its impact on Iranian nuclear facilities. Explore the potential outcomes and the broader geopolitical landscape shaped by this operation. Unpack how this significant moment could redefine relationships in the region and influence future tensions surrounding nuclear proliferation.

Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz
An audio version of “How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes?
An audio version of “How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 23, 2025 • 9min
Inside Trump's Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program
An audio version of “Inside Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 23, 2025 • 9min
Weather Research and Missile Defense: Save for a Rainy Day
An audio version of “Weather Research and Missile Defense: Save for a Rainy Day,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Masao Dahlgren and Patrycja Bazylczyk. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs

Jun 23, 2025 • 7min
How NATO Can Support the United States in Asia
An audio version of “How NATO Can Support the United States in Asia,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Iselin Brady and Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 23, 2025 • 13min
What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators
An audio version of “What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ryan Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.