Made in Democracy
Made in Democracy
This post launches my Made in Democracy series, part of my broader Mind the Gap effort to expose the distance between what democracies aspire to achieve and the tools they have prepared to achieve it. From Arsenal to Afterthought In the middle of the 20th century, the U.S. was the world’s leading manufacturer. The U.S. produced […]
Learn MoreMillions in the U.S. take this drug. Tariffs might complicate their care.
Millions in the U.S. take this drug. Tariffs might complicate their care.
Learn MoreUS and Japan Collaborating on Energy Security and Infrastructure
US and Japan Collaborating on Energy Security and Infrastructure
The US and Japan both seek to ensure energy security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Japan was foundational in building the liquified natural gas (LNG) market decades ago. How can deeper collaboration between the US and Japan today help cultivate hydrogen development, critical mineral supply chains, and infrastructure investments for next-generation energy systems? How […]
Learn MoreUS Has to Catch Up Quickly in Drone Production
US Has to Catch Up Quickly in Drone Production
Learn MoreAmerica’s AI Strategy: Playing Defense While China Plays to Win
America’s AI Strategy: Playing Defense While China Plays to Win
America is making a critical mistake in its AI strategy—it is overreaching in playing defense but doing the opposite in playing offense. While Washington is busy building regulatory walls to restrict access to AI compute power (a term encompassing computational resources used to train and run AI models), China is circumventing these barriers and strategically developing asymmetric advantages. […]
Learn MoreA Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
A Strategic Vision for US AI Leadership: Supporting Security, Innovation, Democracy and Global Prosperity
Learn More360° View of How Southeast Asia Can Attract More FDI in Chips and AI
360° View of How Southeast Asia Can Attract More FDI in Chips and AI
Outcompeting China Starts Here: How Southeast Asia Strengthens US Supply Chains and Global Influence By Hon. Mark Kennedy In the global competition for technological leadership and economic resilience, Southeast Asia is quickly emerging as a critical node. Anchored by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, the region holds enormous promise for next-generation semiconductor and artificial […]
Learn MoreIndustrial Renewal and Strategic Production
Rebuilding domestic and allied capacity in sectors vital to economic strength and national security—such as defense production, semiconductors, and advanced Manufacturing.
Resilient Sourcing and Input Security
Securing access to critical minerals, semiconductors, pharmaceutical inputs, and other upstream capabilities through diversified, transparent, and trusted sourcing networks.
Blunting Authoritarian Market Distortion
Countering unfair practices—such as subsidies, dumping, and technology theft—that allow authoritarian regimes to dominate strategic sectors.
Trade Expansion
Aligning trade policy with resilience strategy—opening markets, diversifying export partners, and enabling allied supply chains to scale.
Information and Software Integrity
Protecting democratic societies from authoritarian manipulation via software, digital platforms, and autonomous systems—especially those embedded in infrastructure or consumer tech.
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