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Power Moves: How China’s Energy Investments Provide Durable Influence in South America Oct 15, 2025

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An audio version of “Power Moves: How China’s Energy Investments Provide Durable Influence in South America,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemer. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance? Oct 14, 2025

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An audio version of "Renewed China-DPRK Diplomacy: Symbolism or Substance?" a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Victor Cha, Bonny Lin, Andy Lim, and Truly Tinsley. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Pitting Nuclear Modernization Against Powering AI: Trump’s Plans for the U.S. Plutonium Stockpile Oct 14, 2025

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An audio version of “Pitting Nuclear Modernization Against Powering AI: Trump’s Plans for the U.S. Plutonium Stockpile,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Heather Williams. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Whither AGOA? Oct 14, 2025

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

How the Historic Australia-PNG Pukpuk Treaty Could Reshape Pacific Security Oct 14, 2025

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An audio version of "How the Historic Australia-PNG Pukpuk Treaty Could Reshape Pacific Security," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Charles Edel and Kathryn Paik. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses Oct 10, 2025

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An audio version of "Japan’s 26-Year-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Kristi Govella. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“Takeaways from Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Meeting”: Audio Brief with Mark Cancian Oct 09, 2025

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A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Mark Cancian on his commentary, “Takeaways from Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Meeting.”

What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire? Oct 09, 2025

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An audio version of “What Comes Next for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire?,” a new Critical Questions by Mona Yacoubianand Will Todman. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Escalation Against the Maduro Regime in Venezuela: Puerto Rico’s Emerging Role in U.S. Power Projection Oct 09, 2025

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An audio version of "Escalation Against the Maduro Regime in Venezuela: Puerto Rico’s Emerging Role in U.S. Power Projection," a new Commentary by CSIS’s Henry Ziemerand Ryan C. Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

“How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America”: Audio Brief with Max Bergmann Oct 09, 2025

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A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Max Bergmann on his report with Otto Svendsen, How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America.