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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. Produced by Marla Hiller and Lauren Adler

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All Episodes

9:31

The Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Issues to Watch

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2026/04/08

An audio version of “The Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Issues to Watch,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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15:40

Winning the Minerals Race Requires Building Demand,...

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2026/04/03

An audio version of “Winning the Minerals Race Requires Building Demand, Not Just Supply,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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18:11

What Happens After Hungary’s Election? Four Scenarios...

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2026/04/03

An audio version of “What Happens After Hungary’s Election? Four Scenarios to Watch,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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7:28

The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By...

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2026/04/02

An audio version of “The Impact of the Iran Conflict on South Korea: By the Numbers,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha and Andy Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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17:53

Iran Conflict Heightens Cyber Threats to U.S. Energy...

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2026/04/02

An audio version of “Iran Conflict Heightens Cyber Threats to U.S. Energy Infrastructure,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams and Lauryn Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:26

The Houthi Threat: Is Trump Underestimating One of...

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2026/04/02

An audio version of “The Houthi Threat: Is Trump Underestimating One of Iran’s Key Remaining Cards?,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:32

Who Is Winning the Iran War?

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2026/04/02

An audio version of “Who Is Winning the Iran War?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Daniel Byman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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17:48

Options for the United States to Resolve the Iran...

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2026/04/02

An audio version of “Options for the United States to Resolve the Iran Nuclear Challenge,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Heather Williams and Joseph Rodgers. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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19:40

Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security: Risks, Impacts,...

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2026/04/01

An audio version of “Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security: Risks, Impacts, and Policy Responses,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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6:02

Where Is Congress?

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2026/04/01

An audio version of "Where Is Congress?," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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19:12

USMCA Review 2026: Six Scenarios for North America’s...

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2026/03/27

An audio version of “USMCA Review 2026: Six Scenarios for North America’s Future,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Diego Marroquín Bitar and William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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9:49

Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran...

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2026/03/25

An audio version of “Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers,” a new commentary 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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4:04

“Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense”: Audio...

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2026/03/24

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his brief with Otto Svendsen and Jonathan Burchell, “Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense.”

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4:50

“Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial...

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2026/03/18

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Joseph Majkut on his brief with Alexander Palmer and Raj Sawhney, “Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base.”

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10:58

Iran’s War Strategy: Don’t Calibrate—Escalate

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2026/03/16

An audio version of "Iran’s War Strategy: Don’t Calibrate—Escalate," a new Commentary by CSIS's Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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8:28

The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring—What...

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2026/03/09

An audio version of "The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring—What Happens Next?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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3:21

“The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of...

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2026/03/06

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Scott Kennedy on his report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive.

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19:31

What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?

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2026/03/06

An audio version of “What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?,” a new Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Kevin Book, Adi Imsirovic, Sarah Emerson, Raad Alkadiri, Leslie Palti-Guzman, and Ben Cahill. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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9:01

No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the...

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2026/03/06

An audio version of “No One, Not Even Beijing, Is Getting Through the Strait of Hormuz,” a new Commentary by Harrison Prétat, Monica Sato, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Matthew P. Funaiole. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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19:06

$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100...

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2026/03/05

An audio version of “$3.7 Billion: Estimated Cost of Epic Fury’s First 100 Hours,” a new Commentary 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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