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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

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An audio version of “Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his brief with Otto Svendsen and Jonathan Burchell, “Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense.”

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Joseph Majkut on his brief with Alexander Palmer and Raj Sawhney, “Energy Infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base.”

An audio version of "Iran’s War Strategy: Don’t Calibrate—Escalate," a new Commentary by CSIS's Mona Yacoubian. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Recent Guests

Mark F. Cancian
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Chris H. Park
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Nicholas Szechenyi
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Rick Rossow
Senior Advisor and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics
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Gregory B. Poling
Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
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Mona Yacoubian
Director and Senior Advisor, Middle East Program
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Charles Edel
Senior Advisor and Australia Chair
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Scott Kennedy
Senior Advisor and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Fire Hose

    I had initially liked this quite a bit, but it has since turned into the CSIS fire hose that has just blasted exactly 30 new episodes into my feed all at once, and that seems to now be the new pattern. I was already pressed for how to spend my podcast time and it’s easier to just unsubscribe than to sift through all of these to try and guess what matters. Are they thinking about any of this from the end user’s perspective, or are they just dumping a bunch of copy into the 11 Labs software and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RJG179
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    I’ve enjoyed these ever since they’d began, and CSIS has only made them better. CSIS has met the TL;DR crowd halfway and now provides valuable readings from white papers, which I truly appreciate. I have to acknowledge that I find the 2 minute and 47 seconds ones to be unfortunately useless, but they’ve really started to give you a lot more. Eleven Labs seems to be the enabler who we have to thank; and this is truly wonderful. Bonus thought: This podcast convinces me that I would love an In... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good

    I enjoy these, but I feel compelled to offer some feedback. CSIS has met the TL;DR crowd halfway and now provides a valuable reading from white papers, which I truly appreciate. Eleven Labs seems to be the enabler who we have to thank; and this is truly wonderful. As much as I appreciate the revolution, the voice regularly shifts from male to female, from normal to excited…it even pronounces “s” like a hissing snake sometimes. It can be creepy communications, but I for one welcome our new AI... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    I enjoy these, but I feel compelled to offer some feedback. First, the link to the report should always be in the show notes. Every single time. Secondly, these are often clipped too early by whoever is editing. Especially at the top of 2024, the speaker is inviting you to visit the website and is abruptly cut off before finishing. That’s a quality control issue noticed in this show. On a personal note, I feel that CSIS wants these to push out the papers, but the listens may want these to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RJG179
    United States2 years ago

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#23
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What Does the Trump Administration’s New National Defense Strategy Say About China?
Q: Q2. What does the NDS identify as the main threats or challenges from China?
A2. The NDS is careful in how it characterizes China, avoiding overt accusations and framing that label, and instead presents a nuanced assessment that emphasizes strategic stability, restraint, and the potential for a stable bilateral relationship.
What Does the Trump Administration’s New National Defense Strategy Say About China?
Q: Q1. How important is China in the 2026 NDS?
A1. China is the second priority overall, with the document stressing homeland defense and the Western Hemisphere as top priorities and deterring China in the Indo-Pacific as a close second, while avoiding a categorical labeling of China as a strategic competitor.
Japan Poised for Early General Election
Q: Q3. What are the implications for Japanese politics and foreign policy?
A3. The stakes are high: the government plans to pursue a major policy agenda including revising key national security documents, accelerating defense spending, and addressing inflation, with potential shifts in coalition dynamics and international credibility depending on the election outcome.
Japan Poised for Early General Election
Q: Q2. Why did Takaichi decide to call an early election?
A2. Takaichi hopes to translate her personal popularity into electoral gains for the LDP, leveraging strong approval to strengthen the party's position.
Japan Poised for Early General Election
Q: Q1. What is the status of Takeichi's decision, and what would an early election timeline look like?
A1. Since Takeichi assumed office last October, there has been consistent speculation that she would call a snap election to solidify her political footing, particularly in light of her very high approval ratings.

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What is Audio Briefs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series focuses on audio summaries of critical publications and reports from experts affiliated with a prominent think tank, highlighting significant global issues, security strategies, trade policies, and international relations. Content is primarily derived from concise briefings that make complex topics accessible, appealing to listeners who prefer succinct insights over longer discussions. Throughout the episodes, various experts provide commentary on pressing matters such as U.S. military strategies, trade laws, and geopolitical tensions, thereby ensuring relevance for policy makers, academics, and professionals involved in global affairs. Unique to this series is its emphasis on transforming written reports into accessible audio f... more

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2. Chris H. Park
3. Oge Onubogu
4. Nicholas Szechenyi
5. Rick Rossow
6. Gregory B. Poling
7. Mona Yacoubian
8. Charles Edel

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