
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

Jun 10, 2025 • 16min
China’s Advance in Colombia in the Time of Gustavo Petro
An audio version of “China’s Advance in Colombia in the Time of Gustavo Petro,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Evan Ellis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 10, 2025 • 9min
Did Trump Just Upend Decades of U.S. Middle East Policy?
An audio version of “Did Trump Just Upend Decades of U.S. Middle East Policy?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 9, 2025 • 7min
Globalization Persists
An audio version of “Globalization Persists,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 9, 2025 • 14min
The U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement Is Not Yet Obsolete
An audio version of “The U.S.-China Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement Is Not Yet Obsolete,” a new commentary by CSIS's Deborah Seligsohn and Scott Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 9, 2025 • 16min
White House Executive Orders Target Ambitious Nuclear Deployment in the United States and Abroad
An audio version of “White House Executive Orders Target Ambitious Nuclear Deployment in the United States and Abroad,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano and Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 9, 2025 • 9min
Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea
An audio version of “Why Auctioning Military S-Band Spectrum Is a Bad Idea,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Tom Karako. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 9, 2025 • 14min
Australia Doubles Down on Southeast Asia
An audio version of “Australia Doubles Down on Southeast Asia,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jun 6, 2025 • 14min
How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power
An audio version of “How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power” a new commentary by CSIS’s Federico Steinberg with Miguel Otero-Iglesias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Jun 5, 2025 • 4min
“The Russian Wartime Economy: From Sugar High to Hangover”: Audio Brief with Maria Snegovaya
Explore how Russia's economy is adjusting under the weight of Western sanctions post-invasion of Ukraine. Delve into the resilience of its military efforts and the potential for strategic sanctions aimed at oil revenues. Discover the implications of these economic adaptations for future negotiations and the broader geopolitical landscape.

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Jun 5, 2025 • 2min
“The Golden Dome as a Service: Pushing the Envelope on DOD Use of Commercial”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope
Discover how commercial space-based interceptors can transform military defense strategies. Dive into the flexibility these services offer alongside vital governmental oversight. The discussion highlights potential benefits in enhancing military capabilities while addressing the cultural challenges posed by integrating commercial approaches into defense policies. This innovative model is reshaping the future of defense.