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
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Samuel Cestari
- Media Relations Coordinator, External Relations
- 202.775.7317
- scestari@csis.org
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Innovation Lightbulb: Basic Research for Breakthrough Innovations
Newsletter by Julie Heng — February 7, 2025

Protecting Intellectual Property for National Security
Transcript — December 3, 2024

What RISC-V Means for the Future of Chip Development
Critical Questions by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — November 13, 2024

Too Good to Lose: America’s Stake in Intel
Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — November 12, 2024
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The French Model for Cooperative Semiconductor Research: Lessons from CEA-Leti
Report by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, and Thomas Howell — February 16, 2024
A Strategy for The United States to Regain its Position in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Commentary by Richard Elkus Jr. — February 13, 2024
GeoTech Flashpoints with Reva Goujon, Director at Rhodium Group
Podcast Episode by Kirti Gupta — February 13, 2024

How Regulators Endanger U.S. and EU Technology Leadership in the Global Wireless Marketplace
Blog Post by Jonathan M. Barnett — February 8, 2024
Emerging Policy Issues for Foundational Semiconductors
Event — February 5, 2024
Innovation Ecosystems with Dr. Sujai Shivakumar, Director of CSIS Renewing American Innovation Project
Podcast Episode by Kirti Gupta — January 30, 2024

Standard Essential Patents and European Economic Security
Commentary by Kirti Gupta and Chris Borges — January 26, 2024
RAI Explainer: Strategic Importance of Continued U.S. Leadership in Chip Design
Blog Post by Hideki Tomoshige and Bailey Crane — January 19, 2024
The New Era of Corporate Risk Management with Don Rosenberg, Former General Counsel at Qualcomm
Podcast Episode by Kirti Gupta — January 18, 2024

Self-Driving Labs: AI and Robotics Accelerating Materials Innovation
Blog Post by Charles Yang and Hideki Tomoshige — January 5, 2024