Resilience That Withstands Shocks
Endurance is strategy. Agility is deterrence.
- National power is no longer measured solely 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 the continuity of mission-critical systems under pressure.
- Mark Kennedy’s leadership has consistently prioritized systemic resilience—across government, academia, and the global policy arena. From strengthening industrial supply chains and energy security to modernizing university systems and infrastructure alliances, he has advanced strategies that make institutions and nations more durable, flexible, and competitive.
Resilience in the GRIPS Framework
- GRIPS defines Resilience as the strategic foundation for enduring advantage. While authoritarian regimes often trade speed for fragility, democratic societies must cultivate the ability to absorb stress without compromising core values or capabilities.
- 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
Explore Mark Kennedy’s Resilience Impact
- Advancing efforts to map, fortify, and diversify essential supply chains—from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals.
- Leveraging strategic tools—from subsidies to reshoring incentives—to strengthen domestic capacity and counter authoritarian overproduction.
- Coordinating export controls, outbound investment screening, and technology restrictions to deny adversaries strategic leverage.
- Addressing dual imperatives of sustainability and independence through balanced energy strategy.
- Shaping a trusted alternative to authoritarian-led infrastructure through U.S. and G7-led partnerships.
Key Insight
“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.”