Audio Briefs

Center for Strategic and International Studies
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.

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