American Innovation

The accelerating brain drain from Russia over the past several weeks provides an opportunity for the U.S. to welcome these talented individuals and invite them to participate in America's innovation economy. 

As tensions with China loom, what effect would a Chinese invasion of Taiwan have on a global economy dependent on Taiwanese microchip manufacturing?

Whether the conflict in Ukraine is resolved quickly or becomes a protracted struggle is still unclear. However, the new churn in geopolitics underlines the imperative for enhancing resiliency of the semiconductor supply chain to prepare ourselves for more uncertain times.

Semiconductors are the platform technology of the 21st century, underpinning critical technologies ranging from medical devices to defense systems. Recognizing their strategic value, nations and regions around the world are making significant investments to retain and upgrade their own strengths and capacities within a globalized semiconductor industry. The European Chips Act reflects a strategy in this context to keep the EU in the game.

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.

The United States needs to attract and retain the best minds from around the world if it is to succeed in the twenty-first century. 

While Silicon Valley today is a byword for innovation around the world, it came into being through a curious series of events and happenstances.