

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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Apr 21, 2025 • 6min
Services Trade
An audio version of “Services Trade,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 18, 2025 • 4min
“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Michelle Strucke on her white paper with Marc Cohen, “What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”

Apr 18, 2025 • 15min
What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?
An audio version of “What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?,” a new commentary by CSIS's William "Bill" Muntean III. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions
An audio version of “Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 17, 2025 • 19min
Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?
An audio version of “Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jennifer Jun and Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 17, 2025 • 17min
How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?
An audio version of “How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Caitlin Welsh and Zane Swanson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Apr 16, 2025 • 6min
Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs
Explore the economic fallout from new import tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. Discover how these tariffs could impact U.S. GDP, wages, and prices in different sectors. Learn about projections indicating potential declines in both U.S. and foreign GDP, driven by shifting trade dynamics and evolving consumer behavior. The discussion sheds light on the broader implications for the economy and market intricacies.

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Apr 16, 2025 • 13min
Hawkish AI? Uncovering DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Biases
Discover the troubling biases of DeepSeek, an AI model that favors aggressive foreign policies. The discussion highlights how these biases can affect crucial foreign policy decisions, especially in the context of U.S.-China relations. Learn about the important distinctions between open-source and closed AI models and their ethical implications. Additionally, the risks of integrating large language models in national security are examined, emphasizing the need for stringent benchmarks to ensure accountability.

Apr 16, 2025 • 15min
Navigating the Climate and Energy Implications of a Northeast Pipeline
An audio version of “Navigating the Climate and Energy Implications of a Northeast Pipeline,” a new commentary by CSIS's Cy McGeady and Bridgette Schafer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Apr 16, 2025 • 11min
Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation
An audio version of “Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.


