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CSIS researchers examine how protecting new ideas and defending those protections can ensure continued economic prosperity and a cohesive global economic order.

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Universities, Patents, and the Future of U.S. Competitiveness

The strength of the United States’ innovation system does not rest on government spending alone, but on the mutually supportive partnership between public investment, university research, and private enterprise. 

Commentary by Shruti Sharma and Chris Borges — December 15, 2025

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LeadershIP 2025

April 1, 2025 • 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EDT
Hosted by Renewing American Innovation
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LeadershIP 2024

April 9, 2024 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Hosted by Renewing American Innovation
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Universities, Patents, and the Future of U.S. Competitiveness

The strength of the United States’ innovation system does not rest on government spending alone, but on the mutually supportive partnership between public investment, university research, and private enterprise. 

Commentary by Shruti Sharma and Chris Borges — December 15, 2025

U.S. Universities: Engines of Economic Growth

University research is a proven job creator, an engine of regional economic growth, and a generator of entirely new industries that also advance public health, improve wellbeing, and bolster national security.

Commentary by Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner, Shruti Sharma, and Chris Borges — October 29, 2025

If Private Sector R&D Is the Future, IP Policy Must Catch Up

In a future where the U.S. innovation ecosystem depends more heavily on private-sector investment across all stages of research, secure and predictable IP protections will be increasingly essential for sustaining long-term R&D investment.

Blog Post by Chris Borges — September 8, 2025

The United States Needs a National Standards Strategy

The United States should implement and build upon the objectives of the 2023 U.S. national standards strategy. Failure to do so would limit the United States’ ability to compete in the technology race.

Blog Post by Richard Taffet and Chris Borges — July 16, 2025