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Audio Briefs

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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.

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5:53

Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?

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2025/08/18

An audio version of "Smart Decision or Big Shakedown?," a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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21:06

The Importance of Educational Exchange with the...

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2025/08/18

An audio version of “The Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Juliana Rubio with Julie Baer and Jessie Hu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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8:23

A Primer on Transshipment

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2025/08/15

An audio version of "A Primer on Transshipment," a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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9:57

What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like?

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2025/08/14

An audio version of “What Would a Ceasefire in Ukraine Look Like?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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16:24

AI & Global Food Security: A Focus on Precision...

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2025/08/13

An audio version of “AI & Global Food Security: A Focus on Precision Agriculture,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Emma Dodd, Zane Swanson, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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14:38

Back & Forth: Do Export Controls Erode the United...

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2025/08/13

An audio version of “Back & Forth: Do Export Controls Erode the United States’ Lead—Or Protect It?”CSIS’s Navin Girishankar and Matt Borman argue export controls have slowed China’s innovation ambitions, degraded Russia’s missile production, and shielded critical technologies from malign tactics. Marco Macchiavelli counters that U.S. export controls erode the profitability of U.S. tech firms, are easily circumvented, and ultimately reduce U.S. economic leverage over China.

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10:50

Sending the National Guard into D.C. Is the Wrong...

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2025/08/12

An audio version of “Sending the National Guard into D.C. Is the Wrong Solution to a Crime Problem,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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12:36

Experts React: What’s at Stake in the Trump–Putin...

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2025/08/11

An audio version of “Experts React: What’s at Stake in the Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Seth G. Jones, Eliot A. Cohen, Maria Snegovaya, Mark F. Cancian, and Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:25

A Short Primer on Transshipment

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2025/08/11

An audio version of “A Short Primer on Transshipment,” a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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11:14

U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S....

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2025/08/11

An audio version of “U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S. Economic Growth,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Leslie Abrahams and Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:40

Is Israel Headed for a Forever War in Gaza?

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2025/08/08

An audio version of “Is Israel Headed for a Forever War in Gaza?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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15:17

What Trump’s Submarine Threat and Russia’s INF Exit...

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2025/08/07

An audio version of “What Trump’s Submarine Threat and Russia’s INF Exit Really Mean,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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11:01

Commercial Diplomacy Needs Good Governance

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2025/08/07

An audio version of “Commercial Diplomacy Needs Good Governance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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10:58

How Tariffs Could Derail the United States’ $3...

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2025/08/07

An audio version of “How Tariffs Could Derail the United States’ $3 Trillion AI Buildout,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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16:49

Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?

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2025/08/06

An audio version of “Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Program—Can It Rebuild?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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2:45

“Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Coordination in...

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2025/08/06

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Henry Ziemer on his white paper with Ryan C. Berg, “Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Coordination in the Media and Information Space: Tabletop Exercise Summary.”

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6:19

After New Tariffs, Trust Between the United States...

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2025/08/06

An audio version of “After New Tariffs, Trust Between the United States and India Is Running Low,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Richard M. Rossow. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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10:01

Trump Moves “Nuclear” Subs: Negotiating Tactic or...

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2025/08/06

An audio version of “Trump Moves “Nuclear” Subs: Negotiating Tactic or Escalatory Gamble?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:10

Pressure at the Pump: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on...

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2025/08/05

An audio version of “Pressure at the Pump: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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8:43

Benchmarking as a Path to International AI Governance

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2025/08/05

An audio version of “Benchmarking as a Path to International AI Governance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ian Reynolds. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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