Renewing American Innovation

Providing thoughtful analysis on the U.S. innovation ecosystem and exploring methods for sustaining American technological competitiveness

Renewing American Innovation (RAI) explores the policies and partnerships that will secure the United States’ role as a leading innovator while ensuring that all Americans have a shared stake in the innovation economy.

Producing insightful analysis and convening stakeholders from across the innovation ecosystem, RAI seeks to foster a public appreciation for the networks and institutions to which we owe much of our prosperity today.

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Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancements

Rebuilding U.S. manufacturing is essential for economic competitiveness and national security. Innovation without production weakens America’s industrial base. Sustained investment in talent, infrastructure, and tech leadership will bolster U.S. manufacturing leadership.

Congressional Testimony by Sujai Shivakumar — June 5, 2025

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Innovation Insights

Innovation Insights is a video series exploring critical issues facing the United States in the realm of technology and innovation. Drawing from a network of experts and practitioners, Innovation Insights makes complex topics digestible and understandable for a general audience.

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RAI Explainer: How IP Rights Promote Innovation

IP rights are more than legal instruments; they are vital drivers of innovation and critical components of U.S. economic and national security strategies.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — April 17, 2025

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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge

An audio version of “The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge,” a new commentary by CSIS's Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 15, 2025

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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge

Export controls alone cannot substitute for comprehensive industrial and research policy measures necessary to ensure U.S. leadership in semiconductor design, production, and infrastructure.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 14, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students

While the United States remains the top destination for international students, a factor that has historically helped the country maintain a competitive edge, this advantage is increasingly at risk if U.S. STEM graduates are not retained in the newly competitive global market for high skills.

Newsletter by Julie Heng and Yutong Deng — April 11, 2025

LeadershIP 2025

Scholars, policymakers, and industry experts discuss cutting-edge policy issues at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and national security.

Event — April 1, 2025

Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security

In the face of growing international competition and rapid technological disruption, IP policy is not just a legal matter—it is a strategic priority.

Report by Kirti Gupta, Andrei Iancu, Walter G. Copan, and Chris Borges — March 25, 2025