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Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali’s Defense Minister May 05, 2026

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An audio version of "Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali’s Defense Minister," a new Commentary by CSIS's Oge Onubogu. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Tapping into America’s Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky”: Audio Brief with Jose M. Macias III May 04, 2026

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A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Jose M. Macias III on his white paper with Nico Vacca,Tapping into America’s Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky.

Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula? May 04, 2026

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An audio version of Can Sports Diplomacy Open a Door on the Korean Peninsula?, a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Victor Cha and Andy Lim. his audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Policy of Truth: Reporting Requirements for Critical Minerals Investments May 04, 2026

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An audio version of "Policy of Truth: Reporting Requirements for Critical Minerals Investments," a new Commentary by CSIS's Brad Brooks-Rubin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz? May 01, 2026

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An audio version of Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz?, a new Commentary by CSIS's Clayton Swope. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The European Union in the New Trade Disorder May 01, 2026

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An audio version of "The European Union in the New Trade Disorder," a new Commentary by CSIS's Federico Steinberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Trade or Aid Apr 30, 2026

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An audio version of "Trade or Aid," a new Commentary by CSIS's William Alan Reinsch. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

How Open-Source, Real-Time Data Can Defeat China at the Edge of Its Influence Apr 29, 2026

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An audio version of How Open-Source, Real-Time Data Can Defeat China at the Edge of Its Influence, a new Commentary by CSIS's Emily Harding. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

A Union Restored: New Zealand and the Cook Islands Repair Ties Apr 28, 2026

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An audio version of “A Union Restored: New Zealand and the Cook Islands Repair Ties,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and Charles Edel. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure Apr 27, 2026

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An audio version of The Iranian Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Nikita Shah. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.