
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

Apr 3, 2025 • 6min
The Quiet Crisis in the U.S.-Korea Alliance
An audio version of “The Quiet Crisis in the U.S.-Korea Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 3, 2025 • 16min
Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force?
An audio version of “Why Does the United States Need a More Flexible Nuclear Force?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Heather Williams and Lachlan MacKenzie. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Apr 3, 2025 • 13min
Why Are Destroyers Deploying to the Southern Border?
Discover why Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are now stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border, as security concerns rise. The podcast delves into the strategic shift aimed at enhancing border security and tackling organized crime in the region. It also explores the implications of this naval presence on U.S.-Mexico relations, as well as its role in maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics efforts. Join the conversation about how this military strategy might reshape the future of security in Latin America.

Apr 3, 2025 • 14min
Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine
An audio version of “Securing the Digital and Orbital Frontiers in Ukraine,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen with Erica Lonergan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 3, 2025 • 15min
The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership
An audio version of “The Missing Link in the AI Stack: Why Digital Infrastructure Is Essential to U.S. Leadership,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 2, 2025 • 9min
A Quarter-Century of Disease Prevention Efforts at Risk
An audio version of “A Quarter-Century of Disease Prevention Efforts at Risk,” a new commentary by CSIS's Katherine E. Bliss. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
Repairing South Africa’s Fractured Relationship with the United States
An audio version of “Repairing South Africa’s Fractured Relationship with the United States,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ryan Cummings. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 2, 2025 • 9min
Bringing Global Food Safety Standards to Local Food Systems
An audio version of “Bringing Global Food Safety Standards to Local Food Systems,” a new commentary by CSIS's Steven Wearne and Caroline Smith DeWaal. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 2, 2025 • 12min
South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways
An audio version of “South Africa Cannot Have It Both Ways,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cameron Hudson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 1, 2025 • 2min
“Assessing Guatemala as a Nearshoring Destination”: Audio Brief with Christopher Hernandez-Roy
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy on his report with Andrea Casique and Natalia Hidalgo, Assessing Guatemala as a Nearshoring Destination.