Frontiers of Freedom
Ignore the frontiers of freedom, and the threats that begin there will eventually show up—amplified—on our doorstep.
The strength of freedom in Mexico City (photo above) and other locations around the world matters to the U.S.
- History teaches a hard lesson:
- In an age of contested interdependence, the frontlines of strategic competition no longer lie only in territory. They now run through technology platforms, supply chains, energy grids, and the standards that govern trade, data, and defense.
- This blog—Frontiers of Freedom—follows those fault lines.
- It explores where freedom is tested, where it is advancing, and where it is under siege. It connects vision to execution, analyzing how open societies must respond with clarity, coherence, and strategic coordination. Drawing on the GRIPS, PIVOT, and ALIGN frameworks, it offers a 360° view of national strength, institutional posture, and operational readiness.
- At WISC, we believe that what happens at the edge of liberty determines its future at the core.
- We must shape the frontier—or be shaped by it.
- Launched in the week of Independence Day 2025, this blog affirms a founding truth:
Freedom is not self-sustaining. It must be defended—proactively, strategically, and together.
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