

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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May 23, 2025 • 10min
Why Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo
An audio version of “Why Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Albert Zeufack, Ruxandra Burdescu, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, James Robinson, and Jonathan Weigel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 23, 2025 • 14min
What’s Normal—and What’s Not—About ODNI’s Request to Revise the NIC's Intelligence Assessment
Emily Harding, a CSIS expert focused on intelligence and national security, delves into a contentious request to revise an intelligence assessment linking Venezuela's government to a dangerous gang. She discusses the risks of political influence on intelligence integrity, especially concerning U.S. immigration policy. Additionally, Harding highlights the challenges of differing agency perspectives on migrant testimonies, advocating for robust oversight to protect the objectivity of intelligence amid politicized pressures.

May 23, 2025 • 14min
Opportunity Amid Austerity: Three Principles for Resilient Agricultural Growth
An audio version of “Opportunity Amid Austerity: Three Principles for Resilient Agricultural Growth,” a new commentary by CSIS's Colin Christensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 22, 2025 • 13min
Criteria for Cyber Situational Awareness
An audio version of “Criteria for Cyber Situational Awareness,” a new commentary by CSIS's Julia Brock and James Andrew Lewis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 21, 2025 • 19min
Is Food Security National Security?
An audio version of “Is Food Security National Security?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Caitlin Welsh. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 20, 2025 • 17min
Moody’s Downgrade Signals Deeper Risk: Is U.S. Debt Undermining Global Leadership?
An audio version of “Moody’s Downgrade Signals Deeper Risk: Is U.S. Debt Undermining Global Leadership?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 20, 2025 • 3min
“Improving Cooperation with Allies and Partners in Asia”: Audio Brief with Dan Byman
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Dan Byman on his brief, “Improving Cooperation with Allies and Partners in Asia.”

May 20, 2025 • 18min
What Led to the Recent Crisis Between India and Pakistan?
An audio version of “What Led to the Recent Crisis Between India and Pakistan?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Diya Ashtakala. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 20, 2025 • 14min
Maximizing Impact Through Coordinated Security and Counterdrug Cooperation in Ecuador
An audio version of “Maximizing Impact Through Coordinated Security and Counterdrug Cooperation in Ecuador,” a new commentary by CSIS's Margarita R. Seminario. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

May 19, 2025 • 12min
IRA Tax Credits Are Crucial for U.S. Geothermal Leadership
An audio version of “IRA Tax Credits Are Crucial for U.S. Geothermal Leadership,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ray Cai. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.


