
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

Apr 23, 2025 • 4min
“Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies”: Audio Brief with Romina Bandura
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Romina Bandura on her white paper with Madeleine McLean and Esteban Cherquis, “Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies.”

Apr 23, 2025 • 15min
U.S.-ROK Negotiations: An Opportunity to Reset on Trade, Investment, and Technology
An audio version of “U.S.-ROK Negotiations: An Opportunity to Reset on Trade, Investment, and Technology,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck, Erin L. Murphy, and Joseph Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 23, 2025 • 13min
Understanding 45V and Clean Hydrogen’s Importance to U.S. Energy Leadership
An audio version of “Understanding 45V and Clean Hydrogen’s Importance to U.S. Energy Leadership,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Mathias Zacarias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 22, 2025 • 16min
Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems
An audio version of “Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems,” a new commentary by CSIS's David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 22, 2025 • 19min
The EU AI Continent Action Plan
An audio version of “The EU AI Continent Action Plan,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 22, 2025 • 12min
Analyzing the Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on China’s Energy Transition
An audio version of “Analyzing the Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on China’s Energy Transition,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Ilaria Mazzocco. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 22, 2025 • 13min
U.S. Reciprocal Trade Policy: Strategic Opportunities for Latin America Amid Global Uncertainty
An audio version of “U.S. Reciprocal Trade Policy: Strategic Opportunities for Latin America Amid Global Uncertainty,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jake Jennings. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 21, 2025 • 6min
Services Trade
An audio version of “Services Trade,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 18, 2025 • 4min
“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michelle Strucke on her white paper with Marc Cohen, “What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”

Apr 18, 2025 • 15min
What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?
An audio version of “What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?,” a new commentary by CSIS's William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.