Audio Briefs

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.

An audio version of "Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Mark Cancian provides insights on the significant gathering of military leaders at Quantico, where Secretary Hegseth emphasized warfighting and discipline. He discusses the absence of a purge or endorsement demands and critiques Trump's campaign-like speech as inappropriate for soldiers. The podcast explores the controversial potential use of troops for law enforcement and the ramifications of such actions. Cancian also reflects on the political polarization affecting perceptions of military discussions and highlights CSIS's role in fostering objective analysis.

An audio version of “What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?,” a new Critical Questions by Mona Yacoubian and Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

An audio version of "Escalation Against the Maduro Regime in Venezuela: Puerto Rico’s Emerging Role in U.S. Power Projection," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Max Bergmann discusses Europe's pressing need to rethink defense in light of potential U.S. support reduction. He emphasizes that merely increasing military spending isn't enough; structural reforms are essential. The report identifies capability gaps and proposes leveraging Southern European armies as a rapid response force. Bergmann highlights the urgency for European unity in defense, advocating for deeper integration and the ability to operate as a cohesive force against threats. This approach is framed as a test of solidarity among European nations.

An audio version of "U.S.-UK Trade and Tech Agreement(s): An Update After the State Visit," a new commentary by CSIS's Meredith Broadbent. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of "Quantum Sensing and the Future of Warfare: Five Essential Reforms to Stay Competitive," a new Commentary by CSIS's Katrina Schweiker and Morgan Bazilian with Jahara Matisek. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of "China’s New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his brief with Benjamin Jensen, “Signals in the Swarm: The Data Behind China’s Maritime Gray Zone Campaign Near Taiwan.”