Made in Democracy
Advancing the “R” in GRIPS — Resilience That Withstands Shocks
“The ability to endure—to bend but not break—is the real test of national strength. Resilience is not only about what we protect, but how quickly we can restore and renew.”
Resilience in the GRIPS Framework
- National power is no longer measured by peak strength—it’s measured by staying power. In a world of cascading disruptions and systemic vulnerabilities, resilience is the ability to adapt faster than adversaries, recover stronger from shocks, and sustain mission-critical systems under pressure.
- While authoritarian regimes often trade speed for fragility, democracies must cultivate durable resilience—the capacity to withstand disruption without compromising trust, openness, or innovation. In GRIPS, Resilience is not just protection from risk; it is the strategic foundation of enduring advantage.
- Resilience that withstands shocks:
- Secures critical systems—from energy and logistics to digital infrastructure
- Rebuilds faster and stronger in the face of economic, geopolitical, or climate disruption
- Fosters national and institutional readiness without sacrificing trust or innovation
Made in Democracy: The Architecture of Resilient Power
- Resilience begins with production—what nations make, how they make it, and who they make it with. A democracy’s capacity to endure rests on industrial strength, reliable energy, ethical resource partnerships, and the ability to finance and trade freely with trusted allies.
- That architecture—Made in Democracy—links prosperity and security in one integrated system. It invests in innovation at home, builds trusted supply chains abroad, and ensures that economic interdependence becomes a source of strength, not vulnerability.
Explore the Pillars of Democratic Resilience
- Smart industrial policy is the cornerstone of resilience. Democracies must align innovation, manufacturing, and investment to ensure their economies remain the partner of choice in global trade.
- Allied production networks prevent authoritarian choke points and ensure that semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and critical goods flow freely within trusted systems.
- Energy is the lifeblood of compute. Democracies must link energy independence with digital infrastructure to sustain the industries and AI capabilities that define modern power.
- Resilience begins in the ground. Responsible mineral extraction and recycling partnerships must leave resource nations stronger, building sustainable prosperity and democratic governance.
- Capital markets and development finance shape the global landscape. Democracies must lead in financing transparent, high-standard infrastructure that binds allies and expands opportunity.
- Open markets amplify resilience. Trade built on reciprocity and trust enables democracies to grow together, reinforcing prosperity as a shared defense against coercion.
🎤 Related Keynotes — Resilience
These keynotes focus on federated supply chains, energy security, and strategic infrastructure: