China
Reflections on TikTok and Data Privacy as National Security
Robert D. Williams Fri, Nov 15, 2019, 3:54 PM
What is behind CFIUS's probe into Tik Tok?
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Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS)
Treasury Proposes New Rules on CFIUS’s Jurisdiction: Opening the Black Box
Patrick McDonnell Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 9:12 AM
On Sept. 24, the Federal Register published two proposed rules from the U.S. Treasury Department governing the implementation of provisions from the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA).
Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS)
Recognizing Vendor Risks to National Security in the CFIUS Process
Annie I. Antón , Justin Hemmings Fri, Jan 4, 2019, 8:10 AM
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) protects U.S. national security by regulating against attempts by foreign commercial efforts to obtain control in a U.S. trade or business.
Trade and Security
Geoeconomics: the U.S. Strategy of Technological Protection and Economic Security
Anthea Roberts, Henrique Choer Moraes, Victor Ferguson Tue, Dec 11, 2018, 7:00 AM
This is the fourth post in a series. Read the first three parts here, here and here.
Trade and Security
The Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018
Stephanie Zable Thu, Aug 2, 2018, 3:39 PM
After several months of back-and-forth, the Senate and House of Representatives agreed on a consensus version of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) on July 23. FIRRMA reforms the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process currently used to evaluate and address national security-related concerns related to foreign investment into the United States.
Trade and Security
The Innovation-Security Conundrum in U.S.-China Relations
Robert D. Williams Tue, Jul 24, 2018, 8:21 AM
If one defines technology as anything that extends human capability, it takes only a short logical leap to conclude that nearly any advantage in technological capability over a competitor entails potential military advantage over that competitor.
Trade and Security
Genworth Approval Offers New Hope for CFIUS Reviews
Daniel J. Rosenthal Thu, Jul 12, 2018, 8:00 AM
Since its creation by President Gerald Ford, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has acted as a gatekeeper, working to ensure that foreign acquisitions do not impair U.S. national security.
CFIUS
CFIUS Reform and U.S. Government Concerns over Chinese Investment: A Primer
Robert D. Williams Mon, Nov 13, 2017, 7:34 AM
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The Russia Connection
Unpacking Uranium One: Hype and Law
Paul Rosenzweig Fri, Oct 27, 2017, 9:00 AM
The latest instance of "what-aboutism" is the House Republican decision to open an investigation of the Uranium One transaction—the allegation that Hillary Clinton transferred control of 20% of America's uranium mining output to a Russian company, in exchange for substantial contributions to the Clinton Foundation from the executives of that same Russian company.
Artificial Intelligence
Beyond CFIUS: The Strategic Challenge of China’s Rise in Artificial Intelligence
Elsa Kania Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 12:30 PM
Congress may soon consider legislation reportedly being drafted by Senator Cornyn that could heighten scrutiny of Chinese investments in artificial intelligence and other sensitive emerging technologies considered critical to U.S. national security interests.