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Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Oct 20, 2025 • 14min

Unpacking Ukraine’s Future Cyber and Space Forces

An audio version of “Unpacking Ukraine’s Future Cyber and Space Forces,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams, Taylar Rajic, and Kuhu Badgi. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 5min

What Goes Around Comes Around and Other Cliches

An audio version of “What Goes Around Comes Around and Other Cliches,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s  William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Oct 17, 2025 • 11min

What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?

An audio version of "What Could a Trump Peace Plan in Ukraine Look Like?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 16min

Will the Tomahawks Save Ukraine?

The discussion kicks off with the recent political backdrop surrounding the potential deployment of Tomahawks to Ukraine. Listeners learn about the missile's impressive history and capabilities, along with the logistics of how Ukraine might use them. The hosts dive into the costs of acquisition and training Ukrainian crews, emphasizing that U.S. troops won't be needed. They also explore the implications for U.S. military power in the Pacific and assess the risks of Russian retaliation. Could targeted strikes reshape the conflict dynamics? Tune in for insights!
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Oct 16, 2025 • 5min

Caribbean Update: Fifth Suspected Drug Runner Destroyed

An audio version of “Caribbean Update: Fifth Suspected Drug Runner Destroyed,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 15min

What to Expect from the Trump-Albanese White House Meeting

An audio version of “What to Expect from the Trump-Albanese White House Meeting,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Oct 15, 2025 • 19min

Power Moves: How China’s Energy Investments Provide Durable Influence in South America

An audio version of “Power Moves: How China’s Energy Investments Provide Durable Influence in South America,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Oct 14, 2025 • 17min

Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?

An audio version of "Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?" a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Victor Cha, Bonny Lin, Andy Lim, and Truly Tinsley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Oct 14, 2025 • 16min

Pitting Nuclear Modernization Against Powering AI: Trump’s Plans for the U.S. Plutonium Stockpile

An audio version of “Pitting Nuclear Modernization Against Powering AI: Trump’s Plans for the U.S. Plutonium Stockpile,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Oct 14, 2025 • 14min

How the Historic Australia-PNG Pukpuk Treaty Could Reshape Pacific Security

An audio version of "How the Historic Australia-PNG Pukpuk Treaty Could Reshape Pacific Security," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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