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Audio Briefs

by 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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“Injecting the Free Market into Spectrum Use for Space Applications”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope on his report, Injecting the Free Market into Spectrum Use for Space Applications.

Aug 3
3 min

Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions

An audio version of "Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with t

Jul 31
13 min

The United States’ Accelerating Memory Chip Crunch: Implications for Tech and AI Leadership

An audio version of "The United States’ Accelerating Memory Chip Crunch: Implications for Tech and AI Leadership," a new critical questions by CSIS’s Lauryn Williams. Thi

Jul 31
20 min

Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon

An audio version of "Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon," a new commentary by CSIS’s Paul Salem. This audio wa

Jul 31
15 min

A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance

An audio version of "A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany’s AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance," a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Donatienne Ruy and Emma Buelte. T

Jul 30
19 min

Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean

An audio version of "Autonomy and Affordable Mass in Latin America and the Caribbean," a new commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-spee

Jul 30
15 min

The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?

An audio version of "The Kyndryl-Solvinity Case: A Barometer for Investment Security Reviews?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Benson and Lexi Linafelter. This audio wa

Jul 30
13 min

Tariff Follies Scene 47

An audio version of "Tariff Follies Scene 47," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 29
6 min

Taiwan Needs an AI Cyber Shield Now to Defend Against Invasion

An audio version of "Taiwan Needs an AI Cyber Shield Now to Defend Against Invasion," a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Faulhaber. This audio was generated with text-to-s

Jul 29
11 min

What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base

An audio version of "What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base," a new critical questions by CSIS' Jerry McGinn and Oliver Buntin. This audio was generate

Jul 29
14 min

Japan’s Defense Industry Charts an Uncertain Global Path

An audio version of "Japan’s Defense Industry Charts an Uncertain Global Path," a new commentary by CSIS’s Alek Jovovic and Awais Hanif. This audio was generated with tex

Jul 28
7 min

Red Kraken: The Coming Age of Agentic Cyber Strategy

An audio version of "Red Kraken: The Coming Age of Agentic Cyber Strategy," a new commentary by CSIS’s Benjamin Jensen and Emily Harding. This audio was generated with te

Jul 28
10 min

Is U.S. Haiti Policy an Opportunity for Success?

An audio version of "Is U.S. Haiti Policy an Opportunity for Success?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Georges A. Fauriol and Mary Speck. This audio was generated with text-t

Jul 28
19 min

Come Hague or High Seas: China’s Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea

An audio version of "Come Hague or High Seas: China’s Environmental Legacy in the South China Sea," a new commentary by CSIS’s Monica Sato. This audio was generated with

Jul 27
11 min

Why the United States and Iran Keep Fighting While They Negotiate

An audio version of "Why the United States and Iran Keep Fighting While They Negotiate," a new commentary by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-s

Jul 24
6 min

How the U.S. Can Survive a Large-Scale AI Cyberattack

An audio version of "How the U.S. Can Survive a Large-Scale AI Cyberattack," a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew Faulhaber. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by

Jul 23
13 min

Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?

An audio version of "Will the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Proceed?," a new commentary by CSIS’s Michael Ratney. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Jul 23
5 min

What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?

An audio version of "What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?," a new critical questions by CSIS’s Emily Harding. This au

Jul 22
18 min

Section 232 Explained

An audio version of "Section 232 Explained," a new commentary by CSIS’s William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jul 22
7 min

Tracking Global Compulsory Licensing Trends in Biopharmaceuticals

An audio version of "Tracking Global Compulsory Licensing Trends in Biopharmaceuticals," a new commentary by CSIS’s Alexander Kersten and Shruti Sharma. This audio was ge

Jul 22
19 min

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