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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A podcast from the Continence Service in the Northern Trust, providing listeners with a greater understanding of bladder and bowel dysfunction and education of what may be contributing to the problem and supportive measures which could be implemented to improve bladder and bowel difficulties. The series will give an introduction to the Continence Service and discuss common types of bladder and bowel incontinence difficulties, such as overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and functi ...
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The BBC World Service's wide range of documentaries from 2015.
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Get ready for the most heart warming wedding podcast experience you've ever encountered! Picture this: the enchanting world of Scottish weddings comes alive, right in your ears! As the director of this romantic comedy-esque podcast, we’ve gathered a star-studded cast of guests to sweep you off your feet. We're talking about dreamy grooms who go above and beyond in their wedding planning escapades, conjuring up the perfect elopements that will make your heart skip a beat. And oh, the bridal d ...
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What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
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11:59An audio version of “What to Know About the Signed U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG
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8:53An audio version of “U.S.-China Trade War and the Future of U.S. LNG,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jane Nakano. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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An audio version of “Shooting the Center,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Fewer Soldiers, More Drones: What Ukraine’s Military Will Look Like After the War
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7:42An audio version of “Fewer Soldiers, More Drones: What Ukraine’s Military Will Look Like After the War,” a new commentary by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Growing Together: The North American Agricultural Powerhouse
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20:09An audio version of “Growing Together: The North American Agricultural Powerhouse,” a new commentary by CSIS's Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Natalia Hidalgo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“Space Threat Assessment 2025”: Audio Brief with Clayton Swope and Makena Young
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3:04A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Clayton Swope and Makena Young on their report with Kari A. Bingen and Kendra LaFave, Space Threat Assessment 2025.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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What’s at Stake in this Year’s Australian Election?
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11:45An audio version of “What’s at Stake in this Year’s Australian Election?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports?
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18:31An audio version of “What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Anne Frederick, Lily Kennedy, Andrew Friedman, and Michelle Strucke. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters
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13:28An audio version of “Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?
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20:56An audio version of “Back & Forth 4: Should the United States Adopt a “Hack-Back” Cyber Strategy?" by CSIS's Matt Pearl and Alexander Klimburg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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North Korea: Revisionist Ambitions and the Changing International Order
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22:09An audio version of “North Korea: Revisionist Ambitions and the Changing International Order,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sydney Seiler. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies”: Audio Brief with Romina Bandura
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4:09A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Romina Bandura on her white paper with Madeleine McLean and Esteban Cherquis, “Unlocking Financial Inclusion: The Power of Innovative Technologies.”By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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U.S.-ROK Negotiations: An Opportunity to Reset on Trade, Investment, and Technology
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15:16An audio version of “U.S.-ROK Negotiations: An Opportunity to Reset on Trade, Investment, and Technology,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck, Erin L. Murphy, and Joseph Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Understanding 45V and Clean Hydrogen’s Importance to U.S. Energy Leadership
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13:21An audio version of “Understanding 45V and Clean Hydrogen’s Importance to U.S. Energy Leadership,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Mathias Zacarias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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U.S. Reciprocal Trade Policy: Strategic Opportunities for Latin America Amid Global Uncertainty
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13:07An audio version of “U.S. Reciprocal Trade Policy: Strategic Opportunities for Latin America Amid Global Uncertainty,” a new commentary by CSIS's Jake Jennings. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems
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16:04An audio version of “Liquidity Crisis: Strengthening Funding Mechanisms for Resilient Water Systems,” a new commentary by CSIS's David Michel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Analyzing the Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on China’s Energy Transition
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12:02An audio version of “Analyzing the Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on China’s Energy Transition,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Ilaria Mazzocco. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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An audio version of “The EU AI Continent Action Plan,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Laura Caroli. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“What Is Happening to U.S. Humanitarian Assistance? Will the United States Continue to Save Lives?”: Audio Brief with Michelle Strucke
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4:19A 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?”By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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What Can the United States Do to Counter Growing Chinese and Russian Influence in Antarctica?
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15:22An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Surveying Hutchison’s Port-folio in Latin America: Strategic Vulnerability or Business as Usual?
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19:18An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Winning the Tech Race with China Requires More than Restrictions
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8:48An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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How Is Bird Flu Impacting Agriculture and Food Security in the United States?
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17:05An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs
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6:14An audio version of “Economic Consequences of “Liberation Day” Tariffs,” a new commentary by CSIS's Kyle Meng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Hawkish AI? Uncovering DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Biases
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13:12An audio version of “Hawkish AI? Uncovering DeepSeek’s Foreign Policy Biases,” a new commentary by CSIS's Ian Reynolds, Benjamin Jensen, and Yasir Atalan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Navigating the Climate and Energy Implications of a Northeast Pipeline
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14:31An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Advancing U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation
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10:39An 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.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge
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16:56An audio version of “The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions
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13:08An audio version of “The Consequences of China’s New Rare Earths Export Restrictions,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Hidden Risk of Rising U.S.-PRC Tensions: Export Control Symbiosis
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9:14An audio version of “The Hidden Risk of Rising U.S.-PRC Tensions: Export Control Symbiosis,” a new commentary by CSIS's Philip Luck. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term
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6:25An audio version of “Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World
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7:19An audio version of “The Challenge of Military Surprise in an Open World,” a new commentary by CSIS's Matthew Slusher. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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“Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions”: Audio Brief with Nicholas Fenton
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2:19A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Nicholas Fenton on his report with Alexander Kolyandr, Down But Not Out: The Russian Economy Under Western Sanctions.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry
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15:15An audio version of “Unpacking the White House’s Executive Order on Restoring the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?
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7:52An audio version of “A Partial Pause on Tariffs—Will the United States Choose Innovation Instead?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Navin Girishankar. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies
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8:18An audio version of “The Impacts of Tariffs on Clean Energy Technologies,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act
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11:04An audio version of “The Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy Depends on the Inflation Reduction Act,” a new commentary by CSIS's Leslie Abrahams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Future of Military Power Is Space Power
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14:58An audio version of “The Future of Military Power Is Space Power,” a new commentary by CSIS's Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance
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7:54An audio version of “Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Space Alliance,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sean Wilson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?
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15:46An audio version of “How Should Africa Respond to Trump’s New Tariffs?,” a new commentary by CSIS's Hannah Ryder with Trevor Lwere and Ovigwe Eguegu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report
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11:17An audio version of “Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report,” a new commentary by CSIS's Julie Heng. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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An audio version of “China’s Power Play Across the Pacific,” a new commentary by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The Possible European Response to Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs
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11:19An audio version of “The Possible European Response to Trump’s 'Reciprocal' Tariffs,” a new commentary by CSIS's Federico Steinberg with Jeffrey Anderson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security
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21:57An audio version of “Reviving Cobre Panamá Could Be Strategic to U.S. Minerals Security,” a new commentary by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Paula Reynal. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
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17:33An audio version of “Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy,” a new commentary by CSIS's Andrew Friedman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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An audio version of “Trump Scores an Own Goal,” a new commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts
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19:20An audio version of “Where Is the United States? An Earthquake in Myanmar Is the First Test of President Trump’s Emergency Aid Cuts,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Michelle Strucke and Lily Kennedy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts
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11:57An audio version of “China’s Underwater Power Play: The PRC’s New Subsea Cable-Cutting Ship Spooks International Security Experts,” a new commentary by CSIS's Erin L. Murphy and Matt Pearl. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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China and the Impact of “Liberation Day” Tariffs
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12:44An audio version of “China and the Impact of 'Liberation Day' Tariffs,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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