Audio Briefs

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Henry Ziemer on their report with Azucena Duarte, Under the Gun: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean.

This discussion highlights the strategic use of gender dynamics in national security. It reveals how authoritarian regimes influence these dynamics, emphasizing the Women, Peace, and Security initiative. The podcast explores innovative gender-related strategies that the U.S. can adopt to counteract the tactics employed by nations like Russia and China. It underscores the importance of leveraging women’s roles to strengthen defense and build robust alliances.

Explore the powerful influence of women's inclusion in international decision-making. Discover how diverse perspectives enhance outcomes and drive impactful changes. The discussion highlights key case studies that demonstrate the necessity of inclusivity. Gain insights into the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and its meaningful contributions to global policy-making. This engaging examination reveals the crucial role women play in shaping effective international strategies.

An audio version of “Seven Recommendations for the New Administration and Congress: Building U.S. Critical Minerals Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Suzanne Spaulding on her report with Paula Reynal, Building Civics Concepts into STEM and the Tech Sector.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Will Todman on his report with Martin Pimentel, Mobilizing for Sustainability: Environmental Civil Society in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Max Bergmann, a CSIS expert on European strategic autonomy, delves into the shifting dynamics of U.S.-European relations. He discusses the implications of a potential second Trump term on NATO and European security. With a pullback from NATO looming, he highlights the urgent need for Europe to enhance its defense capabilities. Bergmann also emphasizes the importance of transatlantic collaboration in addressing rising geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, advocating for a unified approach to bolster European military strategies.

An audio version of “What Causes Water Conflict?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Erin L. Murphy on her report, Inflection Point: Selecting Trusted Technology for Digitalization and Connectivity. 

The discussion emphasizes the need for a unified foreign policy that balances viewpoints from both sides, crucial for addressing global security issues. It highlights the significance of economic interests and partnerships, especially in the Asia-Pacific. Furthermore, the conversation delves into the complexities of modernizing national defense amidst political divisions, advocating for bipartisan efforts and collaboration between public and private sectors to enhance military capabilities while ensuring economic stability.