Audio Briefs

This discussion dives into the Israeli Security Cabinet's controversial decision to control Gaza City, weighing the humanitarian and geopolitical ramifications. It highlights the risks linked to Israel's expanding military presence, including fears of an insurgency fueled by extremist groups. Military leaders express concerns about the strain on IDF resources amid a political landscape that hints at a potential ongoing conflict. The complexities of this situation raise questions about Israel's long-term strategies and the global response.

An audio version of “Commercial Diplomacy Needs Good Governance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “What Trump’s Submarine Threat and Russia’s INF Exit Really Mean,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “How Tariffs Could Derail the United States’ $3 Trillion AI Buildout,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Henry Ziemer on his white paper with Ryan C. Berg, “Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Coordination in the Media and Information Space: Tabletop Exercise Summary.” 

An audio version of “After New Tariffs, Trust Between the United States and India Is Running Low,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Trump Moves “Nuclear” Subs: Negotiating Tactic or Escalatory Gamble?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Clayton Seigle, a CSIS expert and author of the Critical Questions report, dives into Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. He examines the significant damage to these facilities and its potential ripple effects on the Russian gasoline market. The discussion also touches on the broader political implications, including expected Western sanctions aimed at further pressuring Russia. Seigle's insights reveal the critical link between military actions and global energy dynamics.

An audio version of “Benchmarking as a Path to International AI Governance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ian Reynolds. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.