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From Tariffs to Tech Power: The Pivot the United States Needs Now

Navin Girishankar argues for a reset of the U.S. economic strategy, shifting the focus from tariffs to technology and AI leadership. The government has the necessary elements for this shift but will need a cohesive strategy to align its policies and tools effectively.

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Commentary by Navin Girishankar — May 15, 2025

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LeadershIP 2025

April 1, 2025 • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EDT
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From Tariffs to Tech Power: The Pivot the United States Needs Now

Navin Girishankar argues for a reset of the U.S. economic strategy, shifting the focus from tariffs to technology and AI leadership. The government has the necessary elements for this shift but will need a cohesive strategy to align its policies and tools effectively.

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — May 15, 2025

The AI Policy Podcast

Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang on Securing U.S. AI Leadership

On May 1, 2025, the CSIS Wadhwani AI Center hosted Alexandr Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI, who shared insights on U.S.-China AI competition, international governance, and the new administration’s AI policy approach.

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Alexandr Wang — May 2, 2025

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The NSF Is a Key National Security Pillar—Now Is Not the Time to Disarm

Abandoning what is unquestionably the main battlefield of the twenty-first century would be a strategic mistake of historic proportions. Now is the time to strengthen—not weaken—U.S. national innovation capabilities and technological competitiveness, and the NSF is key.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar and Julie Heng — May 1, 2025

Innovation Lightbulb: Tracking CHIPS Act Incentives

Over two years after the CHIPS and Science Act was passed to revitalize U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing and drive innovation, the distribution of CHIPS Act incentives offers an early look at how this ambitious industrial policy is taking shape.

Newsletter by Chris Borges, Yutong Deng, and Julie Heng — April 25, 2025

Growing the Mountain West Quantum Ecosystem

Discussions will explore the region’s assets and capabilities, the challenges and opportunities for small (and large) firms, as well as the need for improved cooperation across the emerging ecosystem. 

Event — April 17, 2025

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

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