Audio Briefs

Benjamin Jensen, a CSIS expert and author on maritime security, dives into the intriguing world of Russia's ghost fleet. He uncovers the covert tactics used to circumvent Western sanctions and sustain oil exports. Jensen stresses the potential dangers linked to these operations, calling for stronger countermeasures. He also discusses comprehensive strategies, combining military, legal, and diplomatic efforts to confront this maritime threat while supporting negotiations related to Ukraine.

An audio version of “Lebanon Finally Elects a President,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Trudeau Steps Down: Now What?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “An Energy Crisis Provides Opportunity in Moldova,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Leah Kieff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Accelerating Private Sector Engagement for Urban Water Security,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Bhawna Prakash. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Valedictory—or Obituary?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Jimmy Carter’s Post-Presidency Role in U.S.-North Korea Relations,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Robert R. King. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Not So Fast: Why U.S. Manufacturing Is Likely to Stay Home Through Decarbonization,” a new commentary by Elaine Buckberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “China Makes Progress on Its Fifth Antarctic Research Station,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Jennifer Jun, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of “Experts React: DOE LNG Study Highlights and Implications,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Majkut, Jane Nakano, Kevin Book, Arvind Ravikumar, Ben Cahill, Leslie Palti-Guzman, Cy McGeady, Kunro Irié, and Janet M. Whittaker. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.