Dmitri Alperovitch on Closing the Gaps in U.S. AI Export Controls

by Tony Fletcher | Jul 28, 2026 | News

Washington CORE recently spoke with Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, to discuss one of the most consequential technology policy debates facing the United States: whether export controls can effectively preserve America’s lead in...

U.S. Rare Earth Recycling Hubs: The Emergence of  Regional Ecosystems for Critical Minerals Recycling

by Miho Cuffee | Jul 2, 2026 | Insight

As the United States seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign critical minerals, rare earth recycling is emerging as a strategic pillar of supply chain resilience rather than simply an environmental initiative. Washington CORE’s latest report explores how...

Sustainability By Another Name: How Resilience Became  the New Language of Climate Action in the U.S. Defense Sector

by Miho Cuffee | Jul 1, 2026 | Insight

For much of the past decade, sustainability and climate resilience became increasingly integrated into U.S. defense policy as military leaders sought to reduce operational risks posed by extreme weather, energy disruptions, and aging infrastructure. With the return of...

NSF’s Florida Semiconductor Engine: Why It Matters for U.S. Economic Security

by Miho Cuffee | Apr 10, 2026 | Insight

Amid rising geopolitical competition and growing concerns over technological sovereignty, the United States is pursuing a dual strategy to maintain its leadership in semiconductor innovation—combining protective measures such as export and investment controls with...

RTI International’s Dr. Jeffrey Alexander on the Strategic Role of Regional Semiconductor Hubs

by Miho Cuffee | Apr 10, 2026 | News

Washington CORE recently sat down with Dr. Jeffrey Alexander, Director of Innovation Policy at RTI International, to explore how the United States is strengthening its semiconductor leadership amid intensifying global competition. Drawing on his team’s evaluation of...