
Securing the Peace
Defending Freedom in an Era of Complex Threats
Global security is being reshaped by new domains of conflict—space, cyberspace, economic coercion—and the resurgence of state-based aggression. In this talk, Mark addresses how the U.S. and its allies can modernize deterrence, strengthen alliances, and revitalize defense readiness for the long haul. With insights from his leadership in Congress and academic work on geoeconomic statecraft, he connects defense priorities to economic and technological realities.
Speeches

Reasons for Opposing Ukraine Aid Are Baseless
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS IN KENNEDY CAUCUS ROOM - RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING - OCTOBER 4, 2023
Moderating Panels

Can the U.S. Keep China from Disrupting U.S. Ocean Shipping?
Roundtable Discussion at the Wilson Center - February 25, 2025

Strategic Competition in the Second Trump Administration
MODERATING WILSON CENTER EVENT - JANUARY 22, 2025

Competition at Sea: Building Resilience in a Maritime Enterprise in Crisis - VIDEO
MODERATED WILSON CENTER EVENT - MARCH 28, 2024

Countering Hybrid Threats
ROUNDTABLE WITH VIKTORIJA RUSINAITÉ FROM EUROPEAN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR COUNTERING HYBRID THREATS- OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Geopolitical Importance of Southeast Asia and the Pacific - VIDEO
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH REP. NORCROSS AND REP. WITTMAN - OCTOBER 7, 2022

Pioneering Space Force: A Fireside Chat with General John W. "Jay" Raymond - VIDEO
WILSON CENTER - AUGUST 31, 2022
Panelist

ICEPACT US-Canada-Finland Icebreaker Collaboration
WILSON CENTER ROUNDTABLE - NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Moderating Disputes in Age of Strategic Competition
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - DOHA, QATAR - MAY 20, 2024

The US - South Korea Alliance at 70: The Outlook After the Washington Declaration - VIDEO
WILSON CENTER PANEL - JUNE 22, 2023