

Audio Briefs
Center for Strategic and International Studies
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.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 14min
Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Mining Sector
An audio version of “Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Mining Sector,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 9, 2025 • 19min
No Checks on Power? The Effects of Mexico’s Judicial Reform on Foreign Investment and the USMCA
An audio version of “No Checks on Power? The Effects of Mexico’s Judicial Reform on Foreign Investment and the USMCA,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Natalia Hidalgo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 8, 2025 • 9min
President Trump’s “Carrot and Stick” Approach to Africa
An audio version of “President Trump’s “Carrot and Stick” Approach to Africa,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Cameron Hudson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 8, 2025 • 10min
The Limits of Russia’s Friendship: How Moscow Sees the Iran Crisis
An audio version of “The Limits of Russia’s Friendship: How Moscow Sees the Iran Crisis,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Palmer and Sofiia Syzonenko. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 7, 2025 • 6min
A Parade of Rants
An audio version of “A Parade of Rants,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 3, 2025 • 11min
Power Access for AI: The Flexibility Compact
An audio version of “Power Access for AI: The Flexibility Compact,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Arushi Sharma Frank. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 2, 2025 • 12min
Disentangling the Five Key Questions on Iran’s Nuclear Program
An audio version of “Disentangling the Five Key Questions on Iran’s Nuclear Program,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 2, 2025 • 14min
Trade Liberalizing Efforts in Other Countries Contradict U.S. Policies
An audio version of “Trade Liberalizing Efforts in Other Countries Contradict U.S. Policies,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch and Safae Irghis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 2, 2025 • 9min
Reforming the Reformers: Seville Conference Must Upgrade Credit Rating Agencies
An audio version of “Reforming the Reformers: Seville Conference Must Upgrade Credit Rating Agencies,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Jo Puri. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 1, 2025 • 9min
Can Local Economic Interests Affect Congressional Votes on Climate? Evidence from Solar Tariffs
An audio version of “Can Local Economic Interests Affect Congressional Votes on Climate? Evidence from Solar Tariffs,” a new Commentary by Nathan Mariano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.