Divergence and Convergence in AI Regulation: National and International Dimensions
Summary of Joseph Dunne's presentation at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference co-hosted by the GW RSC and the FCCR.
Publications
The GW Regulatory Studies Center scholars regularly conduct applied research to understand regulatory policy and practice from a public interest perspective. Our content often takes the form of public interest comments, formal testimony, working papers, policy insights, and short commentaries analyzing the most pressing issues in regulatory policy. View the rest of our material by the different types of publications listed on this page or our research areas.
What We Publish
Journal Articles & Working Papers
Long-form publications intended for academic audiences that take a deep dive into a particular aspect of regulatory policy.
Public Comments & Testimonies
Scholarly analysis of the potential effects of particular rulemakings from federal agencies, and advice to Congress on how to improve the rulemaking process.
Commentaries & Insights
Short-form publications intended for all audiences which provide easy to access analysis of regulatory policy.
Books & Reports
Formal publications, often completed with other leading organizations and individuals, providing a thorough understanding of regulations and the rulemaking process.
Newsletters
The weekly Regulation Digest contains everything you need to know about regulatory policy today, and our monthly Center Update gives you all of the latest from our team.
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Latest Publications
Public comment submitted in response to a Request for Information from the Department of Energy
Independent Agencies Get a Second Opinion
Trump v. Slaughter may force independent agencies to provide more rigorous justifications for new rules.
OIRA released its 2026 Unified Agenda and annual Regulatory Plan, highlighting each agency's regulatory priorities for the coming year.
How Wide is the Atlantic? Convergence and Divergence in US–EU AI Governance
Summary of remarks on data governance and sovereignty at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference
The Administrative Procedure Act’s simple framework ensures federal regulations are based on evidence, public input, and reasoned justification.
Regulatory Crosswinds: Transatlantic Perspectives on Administrative Reform
Summary of remarks on U.S. deregulation, regulatory measurement, and German administrative reform at the June 2026 “Regulatory Crosswinds” conference
Public Comment on NOAA's ANPR to Amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
The "Speed Rule" seeks to amend NOAA's rule on reducing vessel strikes affecting the North Atlantic Right Whale
Public Comment: EPA’s FY2027 Evidence Plan
EPA's FY2027 Evidence Plan outlines the agency’s priorities for evidence-building, evaluation, and organizational learning
RSC's Finn Dobkin Wins 2026 Ellig Award
Senior Policy Analyst Finn Dobkin wrote and presented the year's best student paper at the annual conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis