
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

Mar 13, 2025 • 10min
What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025
An audio version of “What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Defense Funding in FY 2025,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Seamus Daniels. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 12, 2025 • 6min
Accelerating Australia’s Defense Capabilities and Enhancing Industrial Cooperation with the United States
An audio version of “Accelerating Australia’s Defense Capabilities and Enhancing Industrial Cooperation with the United States,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cynthia Cook and Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 12, 2025 • 12min
What Does Duterte’s Arrest Mean for Heads of State Facing Justice?
An audio version of “What Does Duterte’s Arrest Mean for Heads of State Facing Justice?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 11, 2025 • 7min
Winning the 5G Race While Building the United States’ Golden Dome
An audio version of “Winning the 5G Race While Building the United States’ Golden Dome,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matt Pearl and Clete Johnson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 11, 2025 • 5min
“Ship Wars: Confronting China’s Dual-Use Shipbuilding Empire”: Audio Brief with Matthew P. Funaiole
Explore the fierce competition in global shipbuilding, particularly the stark contrast between U.S. and China's capabilities. Delve into the complex relationship between economic strategy and national security. Discover recent legislative measures aimed at bolstering the U.S. maritime industry, with insights from Matthew P. Funaiole and his team. This discussion sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the future of shipbuilding.

Mar 11, 2025 • 8min
Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague
An audio version of “Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague,” a new commentary by CSIS's Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 10, 2025 • 6min
North Korea Announces Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development
An audio version of “North Korea Announces Nuclear-Powered Submarine Development,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Victor Cha and Ellen Kim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 10, 2025 • 6min
Do What I Say, Not What I Do
An audio version of “Do What I Say, Not What I Do,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 10, 2025 • 18min
Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East
An audio version of “Tipping Point: The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East,” a new commentary by CSIS's Natasha Hall. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mar 7, 2025 • 12min
How to Defend Ukraine’s Skies During Peace Negotiations
An audio version of “How to Defend Ukraine’s Skies During Peace Negotiations,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen, Mark Montgomery, and Jose M. Macias III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.