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Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Jun 27, 2025 • 22min

Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes

An audio version of “Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 26, 2025 • 13min

Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?

An audio version of “Can Washington Counter Beijing Without Repeating Cold War Mistakes?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 8min

Why the United States Acted Now Against Iran

An audio version of “Why the United States Acted Now Against Iran,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kari A. Bingen and Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 25, 2025 • 12min

NATO’s “Brain Death” in The Hague

An audio version of “NATO’s “Brain Death” in The Hague,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 12min

No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms

An audio version of “No Strategy Without Society: Rethinking NATO’s Coordination Mechanisms,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathleen McInnis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 24, 2025 • 6min

Reign of Error

An audio version of “Reign of Error,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 24, 2025 • 11min

Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base

An audio version of “Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 23, 2025 • 14min

The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program

An audio version of “The Fallout Factor in Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Doreen Horschig and Bailey Schiff. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 
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Jun 23, 2025 • 13min

What Operation Midnight Hammer Means for the Future of Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

Discover the intricacies behind Operation Midnight Hammer and its implications for Iran's nuclear ambitions. The discussion dives into the military strike's strategic rationale and its impact on Iranian nuclear facilities. Explore the potential outcomes and the broader geopolitical landscape shaped by this operation. Unpack how this significant moment could redefine relationships in the region and influence future tensions surrounding nuclear proliferation.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 7min

How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz

An audio version of “How War with Iran Could Disrupt Energy Exports at the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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