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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.

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Latest Episodes

An audio version of "Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Erin Murphy on her report, Redundancy, Resiliency, and Repair: Securing Subsea Cable Infrastructure.

An audio version of “What’s in the New U.S.-Saudi Minerals Agreement?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

An audio version of “Information: Too Important to Centralize,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Todd Simmons. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

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Host

Benjamin Jensen
CSIS expert with a focus on security and policy analysis.

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 States2 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 States10 months 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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The audio summaries are valued for making complex topics more accessible to a wider audience.
Feedback includes suggestions for improving content diversity and managing the volume of episodes more effectively.
Listeners appreciate the concise format that delivers essential information quickly and effectively.

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Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?
Q: Is this an end plan?
No, it's the start of negotiations intended to engage European diplomats to compromise with Russia.
Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?
Q: How might Trump's Ukraine peace plan fail?
It could fail due to the proposed territorial and military restrictions that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.
Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?
Q: How might Trump's Ukraine peace plan succeed?
It may succeed through economic proposals and a pragmatic approach to reconstruction and investment.
Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?
Q: Why do most peace deals tend to fail?
Peace deals often fail because of commitment problems, where either party cannot be certain that the other won't take advantage of a ceasefire.
How Important Is Blue Origin’s Second New Glenn Launch?
Q: What is the significance of the second New Glenn launch?
Blue Origin is now the second entity on Earth to successfully vertically land an orbital-class booster, validating its capabilities in the competitive space launch sector.

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Focused on providing concise audio summaries of key publications from experts, this series distills complex subjects from various reports into brief and accessible formats. The content frequently covers critical political and security issues, U.S. foreign policy, and global affairs, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to stay informed without the demand for extensive reading. Notably, it serves listeners who prefer quick, direct delivery of information, particularly relevant to decision-makers and those engaged in policy analysis.

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6. David Sanger

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