The CHIPS and Science Act stands out from other legislation as a milestone to ensure that underrepresented people and places can participate more in the nation’s innovation economy. The bill affirms social and spatial inclusion as central to American strength, writes Mark Muro.

With an ugly war of attrition in Ukraine threatening to drag on for months, some suggest Washington should encourage diplomatic opportunities between Moscow and Kyiv to come to the negotiating table to stall or end the conflict. Steven Pifer explains why now is a difficult moment for Ukraine to participate in such talks.