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...
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...
by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | News
Washington CORE recently sat down with Professor Fumihiko Nakamura of the Open University of Japan, a leading expert in public transportation policy, to explore the contrasting realities shaping Japan’s mobility landscape. The discussion highlighted Tokyo’s...
by Miho Cuffee | Apr 8, 2026 | Insight
Japan’s public transportation system reflects a striking dichotomy between urban excellence and rural decline. In Tokyo, one of the world’s most advanced rail networks moves millions of passengers daily with unmatched speed, precision, and coordination. In contrast,...
by Miho Cuffee | Mar 25, 2026 | Insight
Buying a home in the United States is now more difficult than ever before. Home prices have surged while housing construction has struggled to keep pace, driven by rising labor and material costs as well as persistent workforce shortages. The result is a nationwide...
