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

RAI Explainer: The Lifecycle of a Semiconductor Chip

With the global economy reeling from a shortage in semiconductor chips, policy makers have turned their attention to strengthening the resilience of the supply chain, recognizing the centrality of this technology to economic growth and national security. To better understand the vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain, we take a closer look at each step in a chip’s life cycle.

Blog Post by Gabrielle Athanasia and Gregory Arcuri — February 23, 2022

Securing Global Standards for Innovation and Growth

To sustain the benefits of innovation, the United States should take steps to maintain a unified, global, and rules-based standards system. Securing the frameworks that establish standards is critical for accelerating innovation and promoting competition.

Report by Sujai Shivakumar — January 27, 2022

Winning the Tech Talent Competition

Data show that China is quickly catching up to the United States due to intense investments in education and other high-tech talent initiatives. Without STEM immigration reforms, U.S. technology leadership will continue eroding.

Report by Remco Zwetsloot — October 28, 2021

U.S. Competitiveness: Where Do We Stand? What Do We Do Now?

The United States is heading toward a crossroads that may lead to the loss of its global innovation leadership if improperly addressed. Due to the exponential implications of Moore’s Law, the United States cannot afford to wait to address this immediate danger.

Report by Richard Elkus Jr. — June 22, 2021