Global Innovation Strategy

Comparative Innovation Policies and Global Competition for Emerging Technologies

The efforts by nations and regions around the world develop strategies to commercialize and industrialize technological advances demand attention from American policymakers. Understanding the implications for public policy of these global trends means that we need to understand the new nature of global innovation-focused competition—not only between companies but also between nations.  This comparative perspective is especially important, first to appreciate the competitive environment faced by U.S firms and second to understand better our own strengths and weaknesses as a leading innovation economy. Indeed, the only way to secure long term US security and our ability to defend our interests globally is through a vibrant innovation system. 

To this end, RAI will regularly bring together leading government officials, industrialists, academics, researchers, and economists from advanced and emerging nations to learn about national strategies designed to meet the new competitive challenges of the 21st century global economy and to identify best practices of private and public programs to strengthen industries, advance new technologies, and meet critical national needs.


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What Can Patent Data Reveal about U.S.-China Technology Competition?

In seeking ways to gauge the U.S.-China technological competition, policymakers and media often turn to data on patent filings. Prudent use of this data requires a closer look at what the data can and cannot say.

Critical Questions by Alexander Kersten , Gabrielle Athanasia , and Gregory Arcuri — September 19, 2022

Streamlining the Permitting Process for Fab Construction

With the passing of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a careful and comprehensive assessment of the permitting process for fab construction is underway.

Commentary by Phillip Singerman , Sujai Shivakumar , Gregory Arcuri , and Hideki Uno — August 29, 2022

A Look at the Science-Related Portions of CHIPS+

CSIS's Renewing American Innovation Project looks at the science-related portions in Division B of the CHIPS+ legislation.

Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar , Gregory Arcuri , Hideki Uno , and Benjamin Glanz — August 11, 2022

A Look at the CHIPS-Related Portions of CHIPS+

President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law this week. In this Critical Questions piece, CSIS's Renewing American Innovation Project looks at the CHIPS-related portions in Division A of the CHIPS+ legislation.

Critical Questions by Alexander Kersten , Gregory Arcuri , Gabrielle Athanasia , and Hideki Uno — August 9, 2022

The Great Rewiring: How Global Supply Chains Are Reacting to Today’s Geopolitics

The rise of an aggressive and revisionist China, a devastating global pandemic, the disruptive churn of technological advancement, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are prompting a dramatic rethinking of the value of globally distributed supply chains.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar , Gregory Arcuri , and Charles Wessner — July 25, 2022

Sustaining Israel's Innovation Economy

If the U.S. is to remain competitive in an increasingly complex and technologically advanced global economy, it must learn from the successes and failures of other countries. Examining the experiences of Israel and other global innovation hubs can help draw out important lessons for sustaining a successful high-tech economy.

Blog Post — June 23, 2022