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A Match Made Under Heaven: The Emerging Role of China’s Private Sector in Space

Andy Yang examines how China’s private sector is beginning to shape the country’s dual-use space ambitions. Using LandSpace and reusable rockets as a case study, he highlights a core theme from The Power of Innovation: private firms can contribute to China’s military modernization in key domains.

Blog Post by Andy Yang — April 16, 2026

Staying Power

Despite Israeli evacuation orders, tens of thousands of Lebanese are choosing to remain in the south.

Blog Post by Lilya Yatim — April 15, 2026

Export Controls: National Security Tool or Industrial Policy Lever?

Semiconductor export controls were originally instituted by the Biden administration in October 2022 to address certain narrow national security concerns arising out of China’s advances in AI. A further expansion of government intervention should be rejected.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar and Thomas Howell — April 7, 2026

Goodnight, Cairo

Amid rising food costs and power rationing, Egypt faces a growing crisis.

Blog Post by Ana Eveleigh — March 31, 2026

Plugging into Reality: The ASEAN Power Grid

Without functioning power systems, clear rules, and credible institutions, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) risks becoming another regional ambition that never fully materializes.

Blog Post by Syahpati Alfatarah — March 30, 2026

Leading the Way: Building Secure Supply Chains for the Advanced Economy

Establishing a global certification framework for critical minerals could be a gamechanger for U.S. industries, from automotive manufacturing to AI development. The United States should seize this opportunity to lead allies in the implementation of such a system.

Blog Post by Yuri Unno — March 24, 2026