Audio Briefs

This discussion dives into the complex regulatory challenges hindering forward deterrence strategies for the U.S. and its allies. It highlights the importance of RDPMOU agreements in fostering military cooperation. The conversation stresses the need for enhanced training and the role of exportable military programs in boosting effectiveness. Additionally, it examines how limited cooperation among allies can undermine overall defense effectiveness, posing significant obstacles in today's security landscape.

An audio version of “Turning Diplomatic Commitments into Mineral Investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “⁠Tariff Rate Quotas,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “No AI Without Power: Why the Quad Must Secure Power Equipment Supply Chains,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Shashwat Kumar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Why the United States Acted Now Against Iran,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kari A. Bingen and Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “NATO’s “Brain Death” in The Hague,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Reign of Error,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.