Audio Briefs
- Episodes
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- Oct 22, 2026
About the podcast
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
Episodes 1,469
“Will AI Concerns Become a New Source of Terrorism?”: Audio Brief with Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe on their brief, “Will AI Concerns Become a New Source of Terrorism?”
“The Self-Reliance Dividend: The Imperative of Syrian Refugees' Economic Inclusion”: Audio Brief with Will Todman
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Will Todman on his report, The Self-Reliance Dividend: The Imperative of Syrian Refugees' Economic Inclusion.
“The Terrorism Threat to the 2026 Midterm Elections: What the Data Tells Us”: Audio Brief with Riley McCabe
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Riley McCabe on his brief with Daniel Byman, “The Terrorism Threat to the 2026 Midterm Elections: What the Data Tells Us.”
“U.S. and Allied Burden Sharing: A Progress Report”: Audio Brief with Jerry McGinn
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jerry McGinn on his report with Celia Barrie, U.S. and Allied Burden Sharing: A Progress Report.
The Visibility Gap: How AI Can Stop Chinese Transshipment Under USMCA
An audio version of "The Visibility Gap: How AI Can Stop Chinese Transshipment Under USMCA," a commentary by CSIS's Diego Marroquin Bitar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
“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.
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 text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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. This audio was generated with …
Show notes
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. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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. This audio was generated with …
Show notes
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. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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.
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-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 Eleven Labs.
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.
AI Strategies and the Informal Economy: Africa’s Job Creation Test
An audio version of "AI Strategies and the Informal Economy: Africa’s Job Creation Test," a new commentary by CSIS’s Ayantola Alayande, Catherine Nzuki, and Aaron Stanley. This audio was generated with …
Show notes
An audio version of "AI Strategies and the Informal Economy: Africa’s Job Creation Test," a new commentary by CSIS’s Ayantola Alayande, Catherine Nzuki, and Aaron Stanley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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 audio was generated with text-to-speech by …
Show notes
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 audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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.
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 generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Bolstering Pacific Resilience: A New Paradigm for Engagement by U.S. Allies and Partners
An audio version of "Bolstering Pacific Resilience: A New Paradigm for Engagement by U.S. Allies and Partners," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Elbows Up: The Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada
An audio version of "Elbows Up: The Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada," a new commentary by CSIS’s Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports
An audio version of "Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports," a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar. This audio was …
Show notes
An audio version of "Understanding President Trump’s New Tariffs on Canadian Imports," a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Christopher Gundermann, Hugh Grant-Chapman, and Diego Marroquín Bitar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
World Cup 2026: North America Missed the Goal
An audio version of "World Cup 2026: North America Missed the Goal," a new commentary by CSIS’s Andrew I. Rudman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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