
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

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Apr 11, 2025 • 15min
Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
Dive into the White House's new executive order aimed at revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industry amid China's growing dominance. Discover the impact of foreign investments on China's naval advancements and the urgent need for a responsive U.S. strategy. Unpack measures like docking fees for Chinese vessels and the bipartisan Ships for America Act that aim to empower domestic capabilities. This discussion blends national security with economic strategy in an engaging exploration of maritime competition.

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Apr 11, 2025 • 8min
A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?
In this engaging discussion, Navin Girishankar, a CSIS expert and author, delves into the implications of President Trump's recent decision to pause tariffs. He explores how this move has stirred varied responses from the business community. The conversation highlights the historical effects of tariffs on U.S. manufacturing and emphasizes the critical role of innovation and technology in driving economic resilience for the future.

Apr 10, 2025 • 8min
The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies
An audio version of “The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 10, 2025 • 11min
The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act
An audio version of “The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act,” a new commentary by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 9, 2025 • 15min
The Future of Military Power Is Space Power
An audio version of “The Future of Military Power Is Space Power,” a new commentary by CSIS's Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 9, 2025 • 8min
Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance
An audio version of “Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sean Wilson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 8, 2025 • 14min
China’s Power Play Across the Pacific
An audio version of “China’s Power Play Across the Pacific,” a new commentary by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 8, 2025 • 16min
How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?
An audio version of “How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder with Trevor Lwere and Ovigwe Eguegu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 8, 2025 • 22min
Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security
An audio version of “Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Paula Reynal. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 8, 2025 • 11min
Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report
An audio version of “Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report,” a new commentary by CSIS's Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.