Audio Briefs

Apr 11 2025 608 ep. 8 mins 43
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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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“Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions”: Audio Brief with Nicholas Fenton

Apr 11 2025 2 mins  
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Nicholas Fenton on his report with Alexander Kolyandr, Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions.

Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry

Apr 11 2025 15 mins  
An audio version of “Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?

Apr 11 2025 7 mins  
An audio version of “A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?

Apr 07 2025 15 mins  
An audio version of “How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder with Trevor Lwere and Ovigwe Eguegu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s Power Play Across the Pacific

Apr 07 2025 14 mins  
An audio version of “China’s Power Play Across the Pacific,” a new commentary by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Trump Scores an Own Goal

Apr 06 2025 6 mins  
An audio version of “Trump Scores an Own Goal,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts

Apr 06 2025 19 mins  
An audio version of “Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Michelle Strucke and Lily Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy

Apr 06 2025 17 mins  
An audio version of “Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy,” a new commentary by CSIS's Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China and the Impact of “Liberation Day” Tariffs

Apr 03 2025 12 mins  
An audio version of “China and the Impact of 'Liberation Day' Tariffs,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts

Apr 03 2025 11 mins  
An audio version of “China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts,” a new commentary by CSIS's Erin L. Murphy and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.