Competitive Resilience: Securing Our Future Without Going It Alone
The case for federated supply chains and coalition-based industrial strategy
“In a world of contested interdependence, resilience is not about isolation—it’s about coordination.”
Overview
- This keynote makes a bold argument: the key to competing in the 21st century is not self-sufficiency—but trusted interdependence. Mark Kennedy outlines why democracies must shift from fragmented national policies to coalition-based industrial strategies that build federated supply chains, shared capacity, and mutual security.
- Blending economic insight with strategic foresight, Kennedy explains how to move beyond reactive reshoring toward proactive frameworks that align innovation, production, and resilience across alliances.
Key Themes Covered
- Why supply chains are now national security infrastructure
- The concept of federated resilience—shared production capacity among trusted partners
- Lessons from COVID-19, semiconductor shortages, and critical mineral dependencies
- The strategic role of regionalization, friendshoring, and standards harmonization
- Why the future depends on economic coordination—not just defense alignment
Audience Takeaways
- A roadmap for building trusted industrial ecosystems that reduce vulnerability and increase flexibility
- Insight into aligning domestic industrial policy with multilateral frameworks like TTC, IPEF, PGII, and AUKUS
- Actionable ideas for companies, policymakers, and financiers to contribute to resilience without retreating into economic nationalism
Who This Is For
- National security and economic strategy leaders
- Trade and industry officials shaping supply chain policy
- Corporate executives and boards facing geopolitical risk
- Regional economic alliances and standards organizations
🎥 Watch Mark in Action
- Fireside Chat with Senator Pat Toomey
- Economic Club of Minnesota | March 2024
Tailored for Every Audience
- Every keynote is tailored to the unique context of its audience—whether the focus is business innovation, geopolitical alignment, national security, or institutional strategy. Mark Kennedy’s delivery is engaging, pragmatic, and deeply informed by experience across sectors and continents.
- While his prepared remarks offer strategic clarity, audiences consistently find the real value in his interactive Q&A sessions. These conversations bring the frameworks to life through candid dialogue, sharp analysis, and real-time application.
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