
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 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 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 • 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 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.

Apr 17, 2025 • 17min
How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?
An audio version of “How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Caitlin Welsh and Zane Swanson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 17, 2025 • 19min
Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?
An audio version of “Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jennifer Jun and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions
An audio version of “Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Apr 16, 2025 • 6min
Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs
Explore the economic fallout from new import tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. Discover how these tariffs could impact U.S. GDP, wages, and prices in different sectors. Learn about projections indicating potential declines in both U.S. and foreign GDP, driven by shifting trade dynamics and evolving consumer behavior. The discussion sheds light on the broader implications for the economy and market intricacies.