Semiconductors and National Security

Advancing policies and investments needed to secure semiconductor supply chains and strengthen U.S. capacity for advanced manufacturing and chip design

As geopolitical competition increasingly unfolds in the realm of critical technologies, semiconductors and their importance have captured increased policy attention. Strengthening U.S. chip supply chain resiliency in coordination with allies is an economic and national security imperative.

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Moving Beyond the Regulation/Deregulation Trap

When it comes to good governance and good business, the regulation/deregulation dichotomy often misleadingly oversimplifies the issue. Innovation frequently thrives in the presence of clear and predictable regulatory frameworks that can both protect investments and serve the public interest.

Blog Post by Julie Heng — February 20, 2025

RAI Explainer: Capturing the O-RAN Opportunity

As new communications technologies become more widely adopted, U.S. leadership will be essential for the development and adoption of O-RAN standards and the technological and commercial advantages that this brings. But what is O-RAN?

Blog Post by Julia Yoon — July 17, 2024

Mineral Demands for Resilient Semiconductor Supply Chains

CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg, Emiliano Polo Anaya, and Henry Ziemer survey potential risk vectors in the supply of critical minerals for semiconductor manufacturing and outline the potential for the Western Hemisphere to mitigate these challenges.

Brief by Ryan C. Berg, Henry Ziemer, and Emiliano Polo Anaya — May 15, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: What's Left of the CHIPS Act Funds?

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary terms for major semiconductor manufacturing projects across the country at a steady pace. This week, we look at how much of the CHIPS Semiconductor Financial Assistance Program funds have been committed so far and how much remains unallocated.

Newsletter by Gregory Arcuri — May 8, 2024

Innovation Lightbulb: A Look at DoD's Trusted & Assured Microelectronics Program

What measures is the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) taking to ensure a secure and stable semiconductor supply chain for defense applications? This week, we look at the Trusted and Assured Microelectronics program (TAM)—the DoD's largest semiconductor initiative by funding. 

Newsletter by Tisyaketu Sirkar — April 19, 2024