Audio Briefs

An audio version of “White House Executive Orders Target Ambitious Nuclear Deployment in the United States and Abroad,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano and Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Globalization Persists,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power” a new commentary by CSIS’s Federico Steinberg with Miguel Otero-Iglesias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Explore how Russia's economy is adjusting under the weight of Western sanctions post-invasion of Ukraine. Delve into the resilience of its military efforts and the potential for strategic sanctions aimed at oil revenues. Discover the implications of these economic adaptations for future negotiations and the broader geopolitical landscape.

Discover how commercial space-based interceptors can transform military defense strategies. Dive into the flexibility these services offer alongside vital governmental oversight. The discussion highlights potential benefits in enhancing military capabilities while addressing the cultural challenges posed by integrating commercial approaches into defense policies. This innovative model is reshaping the future of defense.

An audio version of “Prioritizing Air and Missile Defense Spending in the Broader Budget Debate,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Wes Rumbaugh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Destroying Russian Nuclear Bombers. What Happens Now?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Masao Dahlgren and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “South Korea’s New President: Frying Pan to Fire,” a new Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Andy Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Seth Jones and Riley McCabe on their brief, “Russia’s Battlefield Woes in Ukraine.”

An audio version of “China Courts the Pacific: Key Takeaways from the 2025 China–Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and John Augé. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.