Audio Briefs

An audio version of “The Implications of Poland’s Presidential Election,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Rethinking U.S. International Energy Finance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ray Cai. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

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. 

An audio version of “The Meaning of U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Korea,” a new Critical Questions by Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Benjamin Jensen, a CSIS expert and author, delves into the shifting dynamics of modern warfare influenced by drone technology. He highlights Ukraine's innovative use of drones in Operation Spiderweb to target Russian bomber bases, reshaping military strategies. Jensen stresses the need to rethink airbase defenses amid these evolving tactics and discusses the broader geopolitical consequences of such operations. Tune in for a fascinating take on how drones are revolutionizing conflict and the implications of their deployment.

An audio version of “Trade Is a Foreign Language,” 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 Ukraine’s Operation “Spider’s Web” Redefines Asymmetric Warfare,” a new Critical Questions by Kateryna Bondar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “U.S. Efforts to Secure Its Clean Energy Supply Chains and the Value of Cooperating with Japan,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Innovation, Investment, and Influence: Advancing U.S.-Japan Energy Leadership Abroad,” a new Commentary by Nick Lombardo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Mobilizing U.S.-Japan Private Finance to Power the Energy Transition,” a new commentary by Jennifer Schuch-Page. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.