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Critical Minerals in AGOA: Niobium, Tantalum, and Vanadium

Silverado Policy Accelerator |07/26/2024

This report assesses the state of niobium, tantalum, and vanadium in Sub-Saharan Africa countries that are eligible for AGOA benefits in 2024.

Critical Minerals in AGOA: Platinum-Group Metals

Silverado Policy Accelerator |07/17/2024

This report assesses the state of PGM production in the subset of SSA countries that are eligible AGOA benefits in 2024.

Silverado, P2P Strategies, and USISPF Release Policy Recommendations

Silverado Policy Accelerator|07/08/2024

On June 27, Silverado, P2P Strategies, and USISPF hosted a roundtable on “Enhancing U.S.-India Critical Minerals Collaboration” with over 50 attendees.

Silverado Submits Comments to USTR on Section 301 Tariffs

Silverado Policy Accelerator |07/02/2024

Silverado gave comments to USTR on Section 301 Tariffs.

Silverado Summit Keynote Presentation by Maureen Hinman

Maureen Hinman|06/14/2024

The keynote presentation from the 2024 Silverado Summit.

Second Annual Silverado Summit– World on the Brink

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/11/2024

The Second Annual Silverado Summit, held in Rutherford, California, was an overwhelming success.

May 2024 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/01/2024

Silverado hosts its second annual summit, World on the Brink becomes a national bestsellers, and the team welcomes a new class of Hinman Memorial Fellows.

Silverado Submits Comments to USTR on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience

Silverado Policy Accelerator|05/30/2024

Silverado Policy Accelerator's comments to USTR on Promoting Supply Chin Resilience.

March and April 2024 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|05/01/2024

March and April were busy for Silverado– World on the Brink was released, we welcomed a new executive assistant, and our VP of policy traveled to India.

January and February 2024

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/01/2024

The Silverado team attended the Munich Security Conference, took a trip to MP Minerals' Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine, and welcomed a new VP of Policy.

Slides and Video Recording of Webinar - Market Watch: Chinese EV Trade

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/07/2024

Experts from Silverado Policy Accelerator and the U.S. International Trade Commission share their expertise on the evolution of the Chinese EV industry.

December 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|01/01/2024

Silverado did a lot this December– we published a Net Zero Trade Policy Compendium, attended COP28, and welcomed a new Director of Research and Analysis.

Technical Note: Scorecard for Border Carbon/Border Pollution Measures (BCMs/BPMs)

Silverado Policy Accelerator|12/04/2023

Outlines policy objectives of border carbon/pollution measures and provides a scorecard framework for evaluation of policy effectiveness and risk management.

Net Zero Trade Policy: A Compendium of Technical Notes

Silverado Policy Accelerator|12/04/2023

A compendium of technical notes outlining policy design criteria and the optimal approach to achieving commercial and decarbonization goals for traded goods.

November 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|12/01/2023

Silverado announces the second year of the Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellowship, Co-Founder receives prestigious award, and CEO speaks at Georgetown.

Silverado Testifies at USITC Hearing on GHG Emissions in Steel and Aluminum Sectors

Andy David|11/29/2023

Silverado Testifies at USITC Hearing on GHG Emissions in Steel and Aluminum Sectors

COP28: Panel on Border Carbon Fees

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/28/2023

Trade, Economic Development, and Global Emissions Panel at the Trade House Pavilion in the COP28 Blue Zone.

Border Carbon Measures: Decarbonizing Imports and Facilitating Green Trade

Lauren C. Stowe|11/27/2023

Green trade is possible with the right carbon border policy that closes the carbon loophole and is complementary to domestic decarbonization approaches.

Dmitri Alperovitch Receives Outstanding Americans by Choice Recognition

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/13/2023

DHS Secretary Mayorkas presents ABC recognition to Dmitri Alperovitch for outstanding achievements as a naturalized U.S. citizen.

October 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/01/2023

Silverado led a fact-finding visit to Taiwan and Co-Founder Maureen Hinman spoke on a panel on critical minerals and national security.

REPORT: "Foundational Fabs"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/26/2023

Silverado's report explores China's active involvement across the semiconductor supply chain.

Webinar Recap: Foundational Fabs

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/26/2023

Silverado's experts discussed a new report on China's active involvement across the semiconductor supply chain.

September 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/01/2023

Co-Founder Maureen Hinman publishes a tech note on GHG data, CEO Sarah Stewart talks supply chains and China, and Silverado conducts a tabletop exercise.

Silverado Conducts Tabletop Exercise on Potential China-Taiwan Conflict

Silverado Policy Accelerator|09/12/2023

Event with House Committee focused on cross sector leverage points for de-escalating a potential China-Taiwan armed conflict.

July and August 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|09/01/2023

Co-Founder Maureen Hinman publishes a white paper, Silverado hosts ITC experts for webinar on EV supply chains, and a Silverado delegation visits Ukraine.

White Paper: "Net Zero Trade Policies for U.S. National Security"

Maureen Hinman|08/21/2023

A white paper by Maureen Hinman exploring the trade tools needed to achieve a Net Zero energy future that is essential to national security.

Webinar: Electric Vehicle and Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chains

Silverado Policy Accelerator|07/13/2023

Experts from Silverado Policy Accelerator and the U.S. International Trade Commission share their expertise on the EV and lithium-ion battery value chain.

June 2023 Newsletter

Silverado Policy Accelerator|07/01/2023

Silverado welcomes inaugural class of Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellows and publishes a new white paper on trade facilitation for reverse supply chains.

White Paper: "Trade Facilitation for Reverse Supply Chains"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/22/2023

A white paper by Silverado's Maureen Hinman and Adina Renee Adler exploring trade tools to facilitate the creation of reverse supply chains.

Meet the 2023 Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellows

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/06/2023

The Fellowship offers graduate students an opportunity to gain practical experience and grow professional networks in Washington.

REPORT: "Lithium at a Crossroads: Ten Takeaways on the Global Lithium Market"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|05/15/2023

Silverado's report explores the trajectory of the global lithium market and its implications for allied national security and the green energy transition.

Webinar: "Lithium at a Crossroads: Ten Takeaways on the Global Lithium Market"

Silverado Policy Accelerator |05/15/2023

Silverado's experts discuss a new report on the global market for lithium, a a key mineral for the green energy transition.

Newsletter: April and May 2023

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/01/2023

Silverado released a report of the global lithium market, welcomed WTO Director-General to DC, released a new paper on circular economy, and much more!

Silverado Webinar: Lithium-Ion Batteries and their Global Value Chains

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/14/2023

Experts from Silverado and the U.S. International Trade Commission discuss critical mineral global value chains for electric vehicle batteries.

Watch: Silverado's Sarah Stewart at Yale's "Material Energy Nexus Symposium"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/01/2023

Silverado's Sarah Stewart discusses critical minerals for the green energy transition at the Yale School of the Environment's Material Energy Nexus Symposium.

Celebrating Silverado's Second Anniversary

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/24/2023

Celebrate Silverado's second year of operations with a look back at our work from 2022.

White Paper: "Remaking the World Trade Organization: Environmental Goods"

Maureen Hinman|02/01/2023

A white paper by Silverado's Maureen Hinman exploring a path toward a new environmental goods agreement at the WTO.

REPORT: "Russia Shifting Import Sources Amid U.S. and Allied Export Restrictions"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|01/22/2023

A new report from Silverado Policy Accelerator shows that China has stepped in to meets Russian demand for strategic technologies.

Jennifer Hillman Breaks Down the WTO’s World Trade Report on Climate and Trade

Silverado Policy Accelerator |12/14/2022

Silverado speaks with trade expert and Strategic Council Member Jennifer Hillman about the WTO's new report on trade and the environment.

Event Recap: Deepening Critical Mineral Supply Chains in the Western Hemisphere

Silverado Policy Accelerator |12/14/2022

The half-day forum explored public and private-sector approaches to securing critical mineral supply chains.

Cipher News: "Three Crucial Ways Trade Policy Can Help Us Reach Net Zero"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|12/07/2022

Silverado's Maureen Hinman explores three ways that trade policy can help reinforce global climate objectives.

Mining: An Unavoidable Reality for Achieving Climate and Technology Objectives

Sarah Stewart, Adinee Renee Adler, and Haley Ryan|12/07/2022

A new economic framework for the Western Hemisphere could secure critical minerals supply chains needed for clean and advanced technology.

Deepening Critical Mineral Supply Chain Opportunities in the Western Hemisphere

Silverado Policy Accelerator|12/06/2022

EVENT: How can the U.S. help securing critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere?

Governments Must Lead on Trade-Tailored GHG Accounting to Address “Carbon Leakage”

Lauren Stowe|11/08/2022

Governments have an inherent role to play in designing a transparent, fair, and durable system of measuring embedded emissions for purposes of trade.

The Inflation Reduction Act: A Case Study in Promoting Recycling Through Incentives

Adina Renee Adler|11/03/2022

The Inflation Reduction Act serves as a case study in how governments can promote recycling through incentives.

EVENT: "Practical Trade Solutions to Facilitate Circular Economy"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/20/2022

Silverado sponsored a side event on "Practical Trade Solutions to Facilitate Circular Economy" as part of the WTO's 2022 Trade and Environment Week in Geneva.

Cyberscoop: "Dmitri Alperovitch on Taiwan, China and Putin's probing cyberattacks"

Silverado Policy Accelerator |10/14/2022

Silverado's Executive Chairman Dmitri Alperovitch speaks with Cyberscoop about Taiwan-China relations and Russian cyberattacks.

Training the Next Generation of Female Trade Leaders in ASEAN

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/07/2022

A conversation with Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President and Silverado Strategic Council Member Wendy Cutler.

Silverado Policy Accelerator Welcomes Four New Strategic Council Members

Silverado Policy Accelerator|09/14/2022

Silverado Policy Accelerator is thrilled to welcome four new members to its Strategic Council.

Foreign Affairs: "Another Russia is Possible"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|08/29/2022

In a new piece for Foreign Affairs, Dmitri Alperovitch and Sergey Radchenko argue for a new long-term strategy toward Russia.

Circular Economy is More Than Recycling

Adina Renee Adler|06/30/2022

A closer look at the various ways that Circular Economy can contribute to better environmental outcomes.

Event Recap: "Leadership and Public Service Forum"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/30/2022

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spoke about their careers in public service with CBS News' Olivia Gazis.

Circular Economy and Critical Minerals in Electrical and Electronic Products

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/14/2022

The recycling of electrical and electronic products can lower demand for newly mined materials and diversify the supply of minerals.

Lawfare: China's Growing Influence over Latin America's Mineral Resources

Adina Renee Adler and Haley Ryan |06/08/2022

Silverado's Adina Renee Adler and Haley Ryan explain how China is growing its influence over critical minerals in Latin America.

What to Watch For at the Basel Convention COP, with Dr. Katharina Kummer Peiry

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/07/2022

The former executive secretary of the Basel Convention reflects on the opportunities and challenges facing the convention.

The Hill: Recycling critical minerals is an underappreciated national security tool

Adina Renee Adler|05/19/2022

Silverado's Adina Renee Adler explains how the principles of Circular Economy can help resolve the critical mineral crisis.

Andrew David joins Silverado Policy Accelerator

Silverado Policy Accelerator|05/11/2022

Mr. David will spearhead Silverado's research and policy analysis efforts.

Event Recap: War in Ukraine

Silverado Policy Accelerator|05/08/2022

Dmitri Alperovitch sits down with Mike Kofman and Chris Carlson to discuss current updates on the War in Ukraine

Event Recap: Ukrainian Military

Silverado Policy Accelerator |05/01/2022

Dmitri Alperovitch sits down with Mike Kofman and Nolan Peterson to discuss current updates on the War in Ukraine

Ambassador Katherine Tai speaks at launch of Silverado and ASPI event

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/19/2022

The new program supports the profession development of ASEAN’s next generation of female trade negotiators and experts.

Dmitri Alperovitch joins "60 Minutes" to discuss possible Russian cyberattacks

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/18/2022

Dmitri discussed how Russia could use cyber operations to pressure the U.S. to roll back its sanctions and how the U.S. could respond to a potential attack.

Washington Post: "Here’s how the U.S. should respond to any Russian cyberattacks"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/14/2022

Photo credit: AF-studio In the Washington Post, Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch explores the risk of cyber escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Silverado Policy Accelerator Comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/12/2022

Silverado Policy Accelerator has responded to requests for comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Global Carbon Pricing

Meagan Reid|04/06/2022

The global climate challenge will require multiple different policy tools to solve - including trade.

What's in a Word?

Adina Renee Adler|04/04/2022

To move the global economy toward a Circular Economy model, we need to rethink the term "waste."

Event Recap: War in Ukraine

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/03/2022

Dmitri Alperovitch sits down with Russia expert Michael Kofman, and China expert Ivan Kanapathy, to discuss current events and possible parallels with Taiwan.

Silverado Comments on Supporting a Strong Domestic Semiconductor Industry

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/28/2022

Silverado Policy Accelerator responds to Department of Commerce request for information on supporting a strong domestic semiconductor industry.

Event Recap: War in Ukraine

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/27/2022

Silverado Chairman, Dmitri Alperovitch, discusses current updates on the War in Ukraine with experts Michael Kofman and Chris Krebs.

Measuring Carbon Across Borders

Meagan Reid|03/25/2022

The Patchwork of National ETS and Carbon Pricing Systems Falls Short When it Comes to International Trade - A New Paradigm is Needed

Event Recap: War in Ukraine

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/22/2022

Silverado Chairman, Dmitri Alperovitch, discusses current updates on the War in Ukraine with experts Michael Kofman and Andrew Monaghan.

Foreign Affairs: The Dangers of Putin’s Paranoia

Dmitri Alperovitch|03/18/2022

Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch explains why Putin's isolation encourages escalation.

Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch Appointed to Homeland Security Advisory Council

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/17/2022

The Council will provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, a member of the President’s Cabinet.

Event Recap: War for Ukraine

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/13/2022

Silverado Chairman, Dmitri Alperovitch, discusses current updates on the War in Ukraine with experts Michael Kofman and Rob Lee.

Circular Economy: How is it Defined and How Should it be Defined?

Adina Renee Adler|03/09/2022

Defining Circular Economy so we know how to achieve it.

Event Transcript: War in Ukraine, Current State and What's Next for the RU Mil

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/08/2022

Silverado Co-Founder, Dmitri Alperovitch, sits down with Rob Lee and Michael Kofman to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

Event Recap: “2022 Export Enforcement Priorities"

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/24/2022

Silverado's Executive Director Sarah Stewart sits down with the newly-confirmed Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod.

"How Congress Can Ensure CHIPS Act Funding Advances National Security Interests"

Silverado Policy Acclerator|02/24/2022

In a new essay for Lawfare, Silverado's Sarah Stewart and CNAS's Emily Kilcrease argue for legislative guardrails in the CHIPS Act.

Celebrating Silverado Policy Accelerator's First Year

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/23/2022

A look back at Silverado's accomplishments and achievements on the first anniversary of its launch.

Counting Carbon

Meagan Reid|02/22/2022

Managing carbon emissions is a fundamental threshold issue for fighting climate change. But as experts say, "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it."

Silverado Partners with NBC News for Russia-Ukraine Tabletop Exercise

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/17/2022

Dmitri Alperovitch joined NBC's Andrea Mitchell and top national security experts to explore how the U.S. could respond to a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch appointed to DHS's new Cyber Safety Review Board

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/03/2022

DHS's new board will review significant cyber events and write comprehensive assessments and recommendations that can be implemented by government and industry.

International Considerations for a Net-Zero Trade Policy

Maureen Hinman|01/14/2022

What would a positive agenda for an international, net-zero trade policy look like?

Transcript: 2022 Cybersecurity Policy Priorities

Silverado Policy Accelerator|01/13/2022

A transcript of Silverado Policy Accelerator's Event, "2022 Cybersecurity Policy Priorities: Perspectives from the Legislative and Executive Branches"

Event Recap: 2022 Cybersecurity Policy Priorities

Silverado Policy Accelerator|01/13/2022

Summary of Silverado's event, "2022 Cybersecurity Priorities: Perspectives from the Legislative and Executive Branches"

Silverado's 2022 Cybersecurity Policy Priorities

Silverado Policy Accelerator|01/12/2022

Silverado's 2022 Cybersecurity Policy Priorities for the Legislative and Executive Branches

The Long and Winding Road to a Global Carbon Price

Meagan Reid|12/16/2021

When it comes to global carbon pricing, it's hard to price something that “promises [the] non-delivery of an invisible resource to no one.”

Foreign Affairs: The Case for Cyber-Realism

Dmitri Alperovitch|12/14/2021

In a new piece for Foreign Affairs, Dmitri Alperovitch's makes the case for cyber realism.

Event Recap: "Ante Up: Going All In on the Global Chips Race"

Silverado Policy Accelerator |12/07/2021

A conversation between Rep. Ro Khanna, Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Solarium Commission's Mark Montgomery, and Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch and Sarah Stewart.

CBAmerica: U.S. Objectives and Non-Objectives for a CBAM

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/19/2021

What should the U.S. aim to achieve—and avoid—with carbon border adjustment?

Lawfare: REvil Is Down—For Now

Dmitri Alperovitch and Ian Ward|11/16/2021

In a new piece for Lawfare, Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch and Ian Ward dissect the cyber operations that led the ransomware gang REvil to go offline.

How Trade Policy Can Help Save the Climate

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/10/2021

Trade policy is a powerful tool that nations can use to complement UNFCCC efforts to reduce global carbon emissions—but it must be deployed strategically.

Tools of the Carbon Trade: Designing a Realistic Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Silverado Policy Accelerator|11/03/2021

Seven questions that need to be answered before the U.S. can successfully implement a carbon border adjustment mechanism.

News Analysis: Climate Change is a National Security Problem

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/27/2021

A new series of reports from the Biden administration highlight the national security threats posed by climate change.

Silverado Comments on U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy

Silverado Policy Accelerator|10/19/2021

Silverado Policy Accelerator responds to Department of Commerce request for comments on U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy.

The New York Times: "America Is Being Held for Ransom. It Needs to Fight Back."

Dmitri Alperovitch|09/20/2021

In a new op-ed for the New York Times, Silverado's Co-Founder Dmitri Alperovitch argues that the U.S. should go on the offensive to stop ransomware.

Lawfare: Was the White House's Response to the Microsoft Exchange Servers Enough?

07/21/2021

Dmitri Alperovitch and Ian Ward argue that the U.S. should impose sanctions in Chinese officials for their role in the Microsoft Exchange hacks.

Event Recap: “Competing with China: Opportunities for U.S.−Australia Cooperation.”

Silverado Policy Accelerator|07/14/2021

Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, Rep. John Katko, and Rep. Ami Bera discuss how the U.S. and Australia can work together to counter China’s growing influence.

WaPo: "Ransomware attacks won’t stop unless Biden keeps the pressure on Putin"

Dmitri Alperovitch and Matthew Rojansky |07/06/2021

In a new op-ed for the Washington Post, Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch argues that President Biden needs to get tough on Russian ransomware.

Event recap: “Cyber Strategy in the Biden Era: A Conversation with Anne Neuberger”

Ian Ward|06/29/2021

Deputy National Security Advisor discusses Microsoft Exchange hack attribution, Biden’s executive order on cyber, and ransomware response.

WaPo: Putin has bedeviled American presidents. Biden can learn from their mistakes.

Dmitri Alperovitch and Matthew Rojansky |06/14/2021

In a new op-ed for the Washington Post, Silverado's Dmitri Alperovitch proposes a strategy for President Biden's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Two Big Steps Forward for U.S. Competitiveness

Silverado Policy Accelerator|06/12/2021

The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the White House’s supply chain report signal a new focus on promoting U.S. competitiveness.

WITA’s “Trading For Good” Panel

Silverado Policy Accelerator|04/22/2021

What are the benefits of an environmental goods agreement, and how can we get there?

Fostering Bipartisan Debate, Part II

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/25/2021

Silverado’s pre-launch events facilitated bipartisan and multidisciplinary debate about critical geopolitical questions.

Fostering Bipartisan and Interdisciplinary Debate, One Roundtable Discussion at Time

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/18/2021

Silverado’s accelerator model is designed to reveal areas of consensus on pressing global challenges. Here’s what we’ve found so far.

Lawfare: How Should the U.S. Respond to the SolarWinds and Microsoft Hacks?

Dmitri Alperovitch and Ian Ward|03/12/2021

The major U.S. companies have been hacked in the past two months. How should the government respond?

Green Goods Market Access is Key To Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda

Maureen Hinman|03/11/2021

Liberalizing green goods trade is a straightforward trade policy tool to fight climate change and environmental degradation.

Three Key Areas for Policy Action

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/10/2021

Silverado’s three areas of focus converge on policy challenges that are ripe for new action and approaches.

What is a Policy Accelerator?

Silverado Policy Accelerator|03/01/2021

How can non-profit organizations not only generate new policy ideas but also facilitate the implementation of real policy solutions?

Silverado’s First Steps

Silverado Policy Accelerator|02/23/2021

Silverado is a new bipartisan, non-profit policy organization dedicated to advancing American prosperity and global competitiveness in the 21st century.