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CFIUS “fast track” and guidance coming? Streamlined mitigation

CFIUS “fast track” and guidance coming? Streamlined mitigation

At a recent industry event, Treasury Deputy Secretary Michael Faulkender hinted at potential upcoming changes to the Committee’s processes, from a fast-track system that might collect information from foreign investors “earlier in the process,” to a streamlined approach to mitigation.

U.S. taking “small yard, high fence” approach to critical technology

U.S. taking “small yard, high fence” approach to critical technology

In a speech delivered at Georgetown University last week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan provided some color commentary on the Biden Administration’s national-security strategy, leveraging a phrase utilized by policy analyst Samm Sacks in 2018 (pictured). Details, full speech inside.