

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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May 12, 2025 • 16min
Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions
An audio version of “Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Georges A. Fauriol. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 12, 2025 • 6min
Eighty-Twenty Split
An audio version of “Eighty-Twenty Split,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 9, 2025 • 19min
Underexplored and Undervalued: Addressing Africa’s Mineral Exploration Gap
An audio version of “Underexplored and Undervalued: Addressing Africa’s Mineral Exploration Gap,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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May 9, 2025 • 8min
Game On for the United States and Canada After Oval Office Opener
Dive into the crucial first meeting between the Canadian Prime Minister and the U.S. President. Explore the intricate dynamics of trade, military collaboration, and illegal migration shaping U.S.-Canada relations. Discover the urgent need for a renegotiation of the USMCA and updated defense strategies as both nations navigate their complex interdependence. This discussion sheds light on the future of North American cooperation amidst pressing global challenges.

May 8, 2025 • 17min
Russian Inconsistency on Arms Control Is an Opportunity for Europe
An audio version of “Russian Inconsistency on Arms Control Is an Opportunity for Europe,” a new commentary by CSIS's Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 8, 2025 • 15min
Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI
An audio version of “Great Power Competition: Surveying Global Electricity Strategies for AI,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cy McGeady and Rebecca Riess. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 7, 2025 • 21min
G7 Cooperation to De-Risk Minerals Investments in the Global South
An audio version of “G7 Cooperation to De-Risk Minerals Investments in the Global South,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 7, 2025 • 15min
New Zealand’s Wake-Up Call: Beijing’s Reach Reorienting Wellington’s Regional Role
An audio version of “New Zealand’s Wake-Up Call: Beijing’s Reach Reorienting Wellington’s Regional Role,” a new commentary by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 6, 2025 • 15min
Ceasefire Talks: What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Agriculture Sector and Global Food Security?
An audio version of “Ceasefire Talks: What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Agriculture Sector and Global Food Security?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Caitlin Welsh, Emma Dodd, and Joseph Glauber. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 5, 2025 • 5min
Iran’s Port Explosion
An audio version of “Iran’s Port Explosion,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Martin Pimentel, Jennifer Jun, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.