Former CHIPS Program Office leaders write about how to design and run government programs, drawing on their experience building CHIPS and Tech Hubs. Issues cover statutory authorities, the case for discretionary grants over tax credits, and data governance for new programs.
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A newsletter covering the intersection of geopolitics, energy and climate, with commentary on trade policy, industrial strategy, energy markets and climate disasters. Issues combine news analysis with original essays and updates from the authors' research.
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Kasurian publishes long-form essays on history and how societies and institutions function, such as colonial exploitation in the Congo, Central Asian reformers in Afghanistan, and Morocco's industrial policy. The writing is well researched and narrative-driven, giving readers historical context they would not get from typical news coverage.
Analysis of China's mining and critical minerals policy, built from Chinese corporate disclosures, registries and official documents. Issues cover AI in iron ore pricing, rare earth talent strategy and state-owned enterprise moves in the rare earth supply chain.
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