Audio Briefs
Center for Strategic and International StudiesAudio 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1364 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||
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Latest Episodes
A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Daniel Byman and Riley McCabe on their brief, “The Terrorist Threat to the 2026 World Cup.”
An audio version of “Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project,” 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 Alexander Palmer on his report, Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026.
An audio version of "Elevating Pacific Perspectives in U.S. Regional Security Cooperation," a new commentary by CSIS’s John Augé, Kathryn Paik, and Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.
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- 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 Podcasts3RJG179
United States8 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 Podcasts5RJG179United 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 Podcasts4RJG179United 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 Podcasts4RJG179United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #176 | United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Italy/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  Germany/Government |
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Short-form CSIS-focused audio briefs deliver concise, readable summaries of CSIS publications spoken aloud by CSIS analysts. Episodes span public health reform, US–China diplomacy, AI-assisted mediation, security policy, space and technology, and trade versus aid, often anchoring discussions in current events and policy implications. The format tends to combine data-driven analysis, scenario planning, and practical policy recommendations, with emphasis on transparency, cross-agency cooperation, and adapting to evolving geopolitical challenges. A standout aspect is the reliance on original CSIS research presented in accessible audio form, frequently highlighting concrete policy options and implications for governments, industry partners, and... more
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2. Christopher Meissner
3. Pete Hegseth
4. Maria Snegovaya
5. Scott Kennedy
6. Mark F. Cancian
7. Chris H. Park
8. Caitlin Welsh
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