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.
Contact Information
- Alexander Kersten
- Deputy Director and Fellow, Renewing American Innovation
- 202.775.3291
- AKersten@csis.org
Media Queries
- Sofia Chavez
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- SChavez@csis.org
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Meeting the U.S. Defense Imperative: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of the Defense Industrial Base Workforce
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The Architecture of AI Leadership: Enforcement, Innovation, and Global Trust
Report by Charles Wessner and Shruti Sharma — November 6, 2025
U.S. Universities: Engines of Economic Growth
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, Shruti Sharma, and Chris Borges — October 29, 2025
Rebuilding Resilience in U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Commentary by Charles Wessner and Shruti Sharma — September 29, 2025
Semiconductor Clusters in the Making: India’s Push for Global Competitiveness
Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Shruti Sharma — September 23, 2025
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The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — April 14, 2025
Innovation Lightbulb: Not Just Attracting But Retaining International STEM Students
Newsletter by Julie Heng and Yutong Deng — April 11, 2025
Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report
Commentary by Julie Heng — April 8, 2025
Understanding the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Report
Podcast Episode by Julie Heng — April 8, 2025
LeadershIP 2025
Event — April 1, 2025
CSIS Report Launch: Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security: A Transition Report for the New Administration
Event — March 28, 2025
Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security
Report by Kirti Gupta, Andrei Iancu, Walter G. Copan, and Chris Borges — March 25, 2025
Building the I-90 Semiconductor Workforce: Leveraging Existing Assets to Support Growth and Create New Opportunities
Event — March 20, 2025
The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry
Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng — March 18, 2025
The United States Cannot Afford Disarray as China Strengthens Its Biopharmaceutical Industry
Podcast Episode by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Julie Heng — March 18, 2025