The Intelligence Community (IC) provides the United States and its allies and partners with an unmatched decision advantage over adversaries. As an information-driven enterprise, infrastructure underpins success. The IC relies…
Learn MoreThe Department’s Fulcrum initiative embodies a bold IT advancement strategy, designed to harness the power of technology for transformative change. By prioritizing user experience, scalability, and cybersecurity, Fulcrum paves the…
Learn MoreThe Department of Homeland Security IT Strategic Plan FY2024-2028 enables the Department to set goals and support cross-functional and cross-organizational priorities to achieve our mission. This plan is intended as…
Learn MoreChinese e-commerce platforms like Temu, AliExpress, and SHEIN are facilitating the sale of counterfeit goods that threaten U.S. consumers, brands, and intellectual property. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)…
Learn MoreSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face persistent challenges—limited capital, talent shortages, and lower productivity compared to larger firms. Digital services like AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce platforms are reshaping how…
Learn MoreRobotics is no longer a future concern—it’s reshaping industries, defense, and the workforce in real time. The 2025 U.S. Robotics Policy outlines how the federal government plans to harness robotics…
Learn MoreThe Bayh-Dole Act helped unlock the economic potential of federally funded research, but its benefits have not reached all communities equally. Today, there’s a growing push to ensure that innovation…
Learn MoreAugmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are rapidly redefining health care—from personalized surgical planning and chronic pain relief to mental health treatment and medical education. This report outlines how immersive…
Learn MoreDespite growing calls from across the political spectrum to impose price controls on prescription drugs, this report argues that many common criticisms of the pharmaceutical industry don’t align with the…
Learn MoreSmall Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising path forward for nuclear energy—providing clean, reliable, and potentially more affordable power through factory-built, scalable designs. This report outlines how SMRs could serve…
Learn MoreThe era of Globalization 1.0, marked by idealistic free trade and fading borders, is giving way to a more grounded strategy that recognizes geopolitical realities and national interests. This new…
Learn MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act introduced a pricing policy that gives small-molecule drugs only 9 years of market exclusivity—four fewer than their large-molecule counterparts. While aiming to reduce costs, this distinction…
Learn MoreThe Trade Imbalance Index report sheds light on the nations where the U.S. faces the most significant trade distortions. With a focus on China, India, and the European Union, the…
Learn MoreChina’s strategic push for technological supremacy is reshaping global innovation and security landscapes. With a three-pronged approach, Beijing is fortifying its existing strengths, addressing technological gaps, and aiming to lead…
Learn MoreThe Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is at a crossroads, and embracing a technology-neutral approach could be the key to connecting every American efficiently. While fiber-optic networks have…
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