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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Securing the U.S.-India Innovation Alliance: The Role of Skilled Workforce Initiatives

This week’s state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates a new and promising phase in the relationship between the United States and India. One element of this effort is to build on shared innovation-driven strategic and commercial interests. The circulation of highly skilled educators and workforce represents a key ingredient of this symbiotic relationship.

Blog Post by Sujai Shivakumar and Hideki Tomoshige — June 22, 2023

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 Tomoshige — August 29, 2022