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...

Strengthening National Security Through Advanced Technology Hubs

by Miho Cuffee | Feb 6, 2026 | Insight

The United States’ “NSF Engines” is a large-scale national program designed to build top-tier innovation hubs across the U.S. in critical industries such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology. The program is built around regional...

Developments in Shipping, Shipbuilding, and Ports in the United States

by Miho Cuffee | Aug 29, 2025 | News

Maritime policy has become a top priority of the Trump administration’s economic and national security agendas. In April 2025, a sweeping executive order launched the “Maritime Action Plan,” focused on revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding, expanding the U.S.-flagged...