
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

Jun 20, 2025 • 16min
AI Security Strategy and South Korea’s Challenges
An audio version of “AI Security Strategy and South Korea’s Challenges,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Sunha Bae and So Jeong Kim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 20, 2025 • 19min
Complementarity Mindset: Mexico’s Economy During a U.S. Reshoring Push
An audio version of “Complementarity Mindset: Mexico’s Economy During a U.S. Reshoring Push,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Eitan Casaverde, and Natalia Hidalgo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 20, 2025 • 13min
Iran and the Changing Character of the Nonproliferation Regime
An audio version of “Iran and the Changing Character of the Nonproliferation Regime,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Jun 18, 2025 • 13min
Options for Targeting Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility
Explore the strategic approaches to addressing Iran's Fordow nuclear facility. The discussion weighs military options against diplomatic negotiations, highlighting the risks of escalation. Insights into U.S. involvement reveal various tactics and implications for non-proliferation efforts. The balance between force and diplomacy takes center stage as experts assess the best way forward.

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Jun 17, 2025 • 12min
Three Things Will Determine Iran’s Nuclear Future—Fordow Is Just One of Them
The discussion dives into the complexities of Iran's nuclear ambitions, spotlighting the pivotal Fordow facility used for uranium enrichment. It explores the geopolitical implications of Israeli military actions and the delicate balance of international negotiations. The potential fallout from Iran's possible exit from the Non-Proliferation Treaty is analyzed, along with the roles of influential players like Russia and China in shaping the future of nuclear dynamics.

Jun 17, 2025 • 4min
“Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape”: Audio Brief with Cameron Hudson
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Cameron Hudson on his white paper with Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Khasai Makhulo, “Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape.”

Jun 16, 2025 • 6min
Leverage
An audio version of “Leverage,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 16, 2025 • 14min
Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal
An audio version of “Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 13, 2025 • 9min
Ungentlemanly Robots: Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the New Way of War
An audio version of “Ungentlemanly Robots: Israel’s Operation Rising Lion and the New Way of War,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 13, 2025 • 15min
What Do the Israeli Strikes Mean for Iran’s Nuclear Program?
An audio version of “What Do the Israeli Strikes Mean for Iran’s Nuclear Program?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Heather Williams, Doreen Horschig, and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.