

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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Jan 20, 2026 • 18min
AI and Global Food Security: A Focus on Early Warning Systems
An audio version of "AI and Global Food Security: A Focus on Early Warning Systems," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Emma Dodd, Zane Swanson, and Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 20, 2026 • 18min
The Geopolitics of Maduro’s Capture: What Does Operation Absolute Resolve Mean for Russia?
An audio version of "The Geopolitics of Maduro’s Capture: What Does Operation Absolute Resolve Mean for Russia?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 20, 2026 • 6min
Bright Shiny Objects
An audio version of “Bright Shiny Objects,” a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 20, 2026 • 8min
The Future of the WHO—and How the United States Can Shape It
An audio version of “The Future of the WHO—and How the United States Can Shape It,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison and Paul Friedrichs. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 16, 2026 • 4min
“Understanding Global South Perspectives on Taiwan”: Audio Brief with Henrietta Levin
Henrietta Levin, a senior fellow at CSIS and expert in cross-Strait issues, dives into the complexities of Taiwan's position in the Global South. She discusses the pressure Taiwan faces from Beijing and the mixed responses from Washington. Levin highlights how China coerces Global South nations to reduce ties with Taiwan while emphasizing Taiwan's ability to leverage unique strengths for engagement. The conversation reveals the delicate balancing act these countries navigate, particularly their desire for neutrality amid rising tensions.

Jan 16, 2026 • 12min
Exploring the New Math Puzzle of a PJM Intervention
An audio version of "Exploring the New Math Puzzle of a PJM Intervention," a new commentary by CSIS's Arushi Sharma Frank. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 16, 2026 • 7min
A New Rift in the Gulf, and Only the Gulf Can Solve It
An audio version of “A New Rift in the Gulf, and Only the Gulf Can Solve It,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Michael Ratney. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 15, 2026 • 13min
The Costs and Global Trade-Offs of U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela
An audio version of "The Costs and Global Trade-Offs of U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela" by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 15, 2026 • 14min
From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict
An audio version of "From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Jan 15, 2026 • 18min
Opting Out: United States to Stop Engaging with More UN Entities
An audio version of "Opting Out: United States to Stop Engaging with More UN Entities,” a new Commentary by CSIS's Allison Lombardo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.


