

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
Produced by Marla Hiller and Lauren Adler
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Oct 7, 2025 • 14min
Shifting Power: The Next Phase of U.S. Foreign Assistance
An audio version of “Shifting Power: The Next Phase of U.S. Foreign Assistance,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Hadeil Ali and Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
The Dilemma of Shan State for Myanmar’s Revolution
An audio version of "The Dilemma of Shan State for Myanmar’s Revolution," a new commentary by CSIS's Michael Martin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 7, 2025 • 16min
What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts
An audio version of "What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli and Matt Mande. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 18min
Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread
An audio version of "Southeast Asia Navigates Trump’s Return: Quick Deals, Lasting Dread," a new commentary by CSIS's Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward
An audio version of "South Korea’s Response to U.S. Demands: Minimize Risk, Maximize Reward," a new commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 23min
The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order
An audio version of “The Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy: Shaping an Emerging Regional Order," a new commentary by CSIS’s Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 19min
President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks
An audio version of “President Trump’s Latin America Policy: Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Risks,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Jessie Hu, and Sam Smith. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 20min
Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships
An audio version of “Japan’s Response to Trump 2.0: Sustaining U.S. Ties, Strengthening International Partnerships,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 22min
Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace
An audio version of "Transatlantic Relations Under Trump: An Uneasy Peace," a new commentary by CSIS's Max Bergmann. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Oct 6, 2025 • 20min
Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation
An audio version of “Pacific Perspectives on Trump’s Second Term: Uncertainty and Adaptation,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Charles Edel, Kathryn Paik, and John Augé. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.


