Audrey Aldisert

Research Associate, Center for the Industrial Base
Audrey Aldisert

Audrey Aldisert is a research associate in the Center for the Industrial Base at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Her analytical focus includes the defense industrial base, soft power initiatives, and the relationship between security and development. Prior to joining CSIS, she worked as an intern at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism and the State Department’s Bureau of Counterterrorism. Audrey holds a BA in international development studies and political science with a concentration in international relations from University of California, Los Angeles.

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Who Controls the Wrench: The Debate Over the “Right to Repair”

An audio version of “⁠Who Controls the Wrench: The Debate Over the “Right to Repair⁠”” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Jerry McGinn and Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Jerry McGinn and Audrey Aldisert — November 6, 2025

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Who Controls the Wrench: The Debate Over the “Right to Repair”

It is often a challenge for the government to repair its own equipment because it lacks access to the intellectual property necessary for sustainment. But there are pros and cons to the government having the right to repair.

Critical Questions by Jerry McGinn, Audrey Aldisert, and Kurt MacAloney — November 6, 2025

Improving U.S. Cooperation with Allies and Partners

To make the most of its vast network of allies and partners, the United States must understand the barriers inhibiting U.S.-allied cooperation and devise ways to overcome them.

Report by Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, Audrey Aldisert, Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Chris H. Park, and Seth G. Jones — October 14, 2025

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How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the U.S. Industrial Base?

An audio version of "⁠How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the U.S. Industrial Base?⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Jerry McGinn, Katy Buda, and Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Jerry McGinn, Katy Buda, and Audrey Aldisert — October 6, 2025

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How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the U.S. Industrial Base?

The government shutdown will have a substantial impact on the industrial base. While work will continue on contracts that are already funded, no new obligations of funds are permitted unless tied to an excepted activity. 

Critical Questions by Jerry McGinn, Katy Buda, and Audrey Aldisert — October 6, 2025

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Overcoming the Barriers to Forward Deterrence

An audio version of “⁠Overcoming the Barriers to Forward Deterrence⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Cynthia R. Cook and Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Cynthia R. Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 1, 2025

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Overcoming the Barriers to Forward Deterrence

The United States relies on its unmatched network of allies to help fill gaps in U.S. industrial capacity and capability. But a variety of regulatory barriers inhibit cooperation and create challenges for allies who want to purchase from or work with the United States.

Commentary by Cynthia R. Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 1, 2025

Enabling Forward Sustainment

To reduce the risks relating to contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Air Force should consider deepening maintenance and repair cooperation with Japan—leveraging its industrial strength to build a more resilient, forward-positioned sustainment capability.

Report by Cynthia R. Cook, Nicholas Szechenyi, Henry H. Carroll, Audrey Aldisert, Sarah Hendrick, and Javier Nater — June 26, 2025

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Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base

An audio version of “⁠Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Audrey Aldisert. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Audrey Aldisert — June 24, 2025

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Strengthening NATO Starts with Fixing Its Industrial Base

The transatlantic defense industrial base has long been fragmented and inflexible. The NATO summit presents an opportunity to address key factors that keep arms sales, technology transfer, and defense industrial cooperation ill-suited to meet current security demands.

Commentary by Audrey Aldisert — June 24, 2025