Audio Briefs

Delve into the tactics of Russia's shadow campaign, focusing on their escalating sabotage and subversion against U.S. and European interests. Particularly eye-opening is the increased activity in 2024, showcasing the urgent need for the U.S. to grasp these developments. The analysis emphasizes the broader implications for international negotiations, urging listeners to consider the strategic context of Ukraine in this ongoing conflict.

An audio version of “The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Policy Volatility Beckons a Disorderly Economic Transition,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “The Trump-Putin Phone Call: Some Promise, Some Disappointments, and Many Questions,” a new commentary by CSIS's Mark F. Cancian and Maria Snegovaya. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Why Ukraine Is a Strategic European and U.S. Ally,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sergiy Tsivkach. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “The ByBit Heist and the Future of U.S. Crypto Regulation,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Taylar Rajic and Julia Brock. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “The Story of Sanctions,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The podcast dives into the fallout from U.S. electricity tariffs on Canada, exploring how a 10% tax could disrupt the established interdependence of their energy systems. Discussions highlight the potential long-term effects on pricing and reliability, raising concerns about power flow disruptions amid increasing trade tensions. The need for informed policy decisions is emphasized to bolster integrated electricity systems and support crucial investments in infrastructure and decarbonization efforts.

The discussion dives into China's gradual tactics in the Pacific, showcasing coercive diplomacy and economic infiltration that challenge U.S. influence. Recent cases from the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam highlight these strategies. A comprehensive counter-strategy is proposed, emphasizing cooperation between intelligence, law enforcement, and economic measures. The initiative, Jade Spear, targets illegal fishing while urging collaboration across both government and private sectors to effectively combat China's encroachment in the region.

An audio version of “Sealing the Interagency Cracks: The United States in Oceania,” a new commentary by CSIS's Kathleen McInnis and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.