Read the Pillars of Power Report The erosion of U.S. industrial capacity and supply chain security has created an American economy heavily dependent on imports of critical minerals, industrial materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies that underpin energy production, manufacturing, and defense capabilities. As the world transitions to a minerals-based economy and civilian industries and defense […]
The future of aviation is taking off—literally. SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) has released its latest report, “Beyond Takeoff: Policy Strategies to Build the Infrastructure Future for Advanced Air Mobility,“ offers strategies for policymakers to help drive the development of an interoperable and accessible Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem. With a projected global market […]
Critical minerals are becoming essential components of modern technologies. They play a transformative role in powering artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and national security. These materials underpin clean energy and defense systems advancements while driving global economic growth. However, the U.S. faces significant challenges, including its dependence on foreign-controlled supply chains, regulatory inefficiencies, and investment shortfalls. […]
The power grid’s ability to provide reliable electricity to homes, industrial centers, and military installations is crucial for both economic and national security. However, a complex regulatory environment, regional differences among utility providers, and obstacles to modernization efforts have resulted in an outdated grid system that is increasingly strained and susceptible to outages. This report […]
As critical minerals become increasingly essential to national security, advanced industrial competitiveness, and energy resiliency, they have become the focus of new geopolitical rivalries. Trade policy has emerged as an area of bipartisan alignment as U.S. policymakers work to confront global supply chain, manufacturing, and competitiveness challenges. This report from SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals […]
