
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 2, 2025 • 9min
Trade War Reduces Washington’s Leverage on Iranian Oil Exports
An audio version of “Trade War Reduces Washington’s Leverage on Iranian Oil Exports,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 2, 2025 • 7min
Investing in Ukraine: Folly or Wisdom?
An audio version of “Investing in Ukraine: Folly or Wisdom?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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May 1, 2025 • 12min
What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
The discussion delves into a newly signed agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine aimed at tapping into natural resources for reconstruction. The potential of this deal is tempered by the need for lasting peace and significant infrastructure improvements. Recent developments highlight military assistance updates and strategic partnerships against Russian aggression. There's also a focus on how U.S. foreign policy intersects with mineral diplomacy, particularly regarding resources from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

May 1, 2025 • 13min
After Canada’s Election: An Energy Abundance Strategy for North America
An audio version of “After Canada’s Election: An Energy Abundance Strategy for North America,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 1, 2025 • 8min
The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm
An audio version of “The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 1, 2025 • 14min
Can India Cut Off Pakistan’s Indus River Lifeline?
An audio version of “Can India Cut Off Pakistan’s Indus River Lifeline?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 30, 2025 • 18min
Can Trump’s Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Make America Great Again?
An audio version of “Can Trump’s Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Make America Great Again?,” a new commentary by Warren Maruyama, Meghan Anand, and CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 30, 2025 • 14min
Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right
An audio version of “Stabilizing U.S. Financial Leadership: Why Congress Must Get Stablecoin Regulation Right,” a new commentary by CSIS's
Matt Pearl and Anoosh Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 30, 2025 • 17min
Argentina’s Realignment with the United States: Milei’s Reforms Gain Strategic Support
An audio version of “Argentina’s Realignment with the United States: Milei’s Reforms Gain Strategic Support,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ariel González Levaggi with Claudio Robelo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 29, 2025 • 9min
U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG
An audio version of “U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.