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A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a technological breakthrough—it is a transformative force shaping the future economy, security landscape, global power dynamics, and daily life. The US, along with its international allies and private sector leaders, must navigate a pivotal moment where their choices will determine whether AI advances democracy and human progress or […]
Learn MoreAmerica’s AI Export Strategy: Welcome Progress, but More Is Needed
America’s AI Export Strategy: Welcome Progress, but More Is Needed
In July, the U.S. government released its long-awaited national AI strategy. Alongside the main document, three executive orders were announced, including one focused squarely on promoting the export of the American AI technology stack. Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios underscored the ambition during his recent remarks at the APEC Digital and AI Ministers Meeting, […]
Learn MoreWho Writes the Digital Rules, Wins the Future
Who Writes the Digital Rules, Wins the Future
Writing rules for the digital economy is a balancing act. Everyone agrees that to derive the maximum benefit from the digital economy requires keeping obstacles to trade to a minimum. Yet, there is also a consensus that questions of national security, consumer protection and competition are of crucial importance. For political, economic and strategic reasons […]
Learn MoreInfrastructure That Binds and Builds Power
Infrastructure defines power—linking allies, securing chokepoints, and enabling the flow of goods, energy, and data. The goal: systems that empower, not entrap.
Subcategories
- Strategic Finance Tools
- Mobility and Trade Infrastructure
- Strategic Inputs Infrastructure
- Secure Digital Infrastructure
- Empowering Energy Infrastructure
Enhancing Resilience and Expanding Reach
Resilience must be realistic. Targeted production, diversified sourcing, and trade expansion reduce vulnerability while sustaining innovation and competitiveness.
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- Industrial Renewal and Strategic Production
- Resilient Sourcing and Input Security
- Blunting Authoritarian Market Distortion
- Trade Expansion
- Information and Software Integrity
Securing Democratic Digital Dominance
Digital leadership is decisive. Democracies must lead in semiconductors, AI, networks, and space to ensure secure, open, and values-based systems prevail.
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- Innovation Ecosystem Development
- Semiconductor Leadership
- Trusted AI and Cloud Infrastructure
- Open and Secure Networks
- Space and Quantum
Modernizing Alliances for Mutual Advantage
To compete at scale and speed, alliances must modernize—aligning across defense, trade, digital rules, and infrastructure to convert shared values into shared strength.
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- Modern Alliance Architecture
- Rules, Interoperability, and Norms
- Coordinated Supply Chains and Industrial Policy
- Aligned Infrastructure Finance
- Defense Industrial Integration
Rajeev Dehejia
Faculty Co-Director
"To advance prosperity for all we need to connect rigorous development research with the systems that shape it—economics, governance, technology, and infrastructure."
Sadek Wahba
Chair of WISC GAC, DRI Senior Fellow
"Infrastructure is no longer just an economic issue—it's central to freedom, resilience, and strategic alignment. DRI with WISC ensures we think holistically and act decisively."
Mark Kennedy
Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
"Freedom rests on economic foundations. DRI with WISC brings together leading minds and policy actors to reinforce those foundations where development and strategic competition converge."
