Alliances for the 21st Century: From Security Guarantees to Strategic Integration
Why modern alliances must scale across tech, economy, and governance
“In today’s multidomain contest, alliances are not just buffers of last resort—they are platforms for shaping the rules, standards, and flows that define global power.”
Overview
- This keynote reimagines alliances not only as defense commitments but as strategic ecosystems—spanning security, technology, economic interdependence, institutional alignment, and democratic purpose. In an era of systemic competition, fragmented norms, and rising coercion, alliances must integrate across domains to remain relevant and resilient.
- Drawing on global experience and high-level policy engagement, Mark Kennedy explores how trusted partnerships like NATO, the Quad, IPEF, TTC, and AUKUS can evolve to:
- Enable joint innovation
- Align industrial and digital policy
- Coordinate resilience in times of stress
- Deepen democratic credibility
Key Themes Covered
- Why traditional security pacts must now include technological interoperability, supply chain trust, and regulatory coordination
- The shift from “guarantees” to “governance” in sustaining alliance cohesion
- Lessons from Cold War institutions and 21st-century examples like Japan’s digital strategy, U.S.–EU digital alignment, and emerging Indo-Pacific frameworks
- How democratic nations can counter authoritarian fragmentation by making alliance structures more inclusive, scalable, and strategic
Audience Takeaways
- A comprehensive understanding of alliance modernization in a multipolar world
- Insight into how government, industry, and civil society each play roles in integrated deterrence
- Policy and business implications for working within or alongside formal alliances and informal coalitions
Who This Is For
- National security professionals and diplomats
- Executives operating in allied supply chains or regulated tech sectors
- Think tank and academic audiences studying international order
- Government affairs, legal, and standards policy leaders
🎥 Watch Mark in Action
- “Strategic Competition: What It Means and Why It Matters”
- Wilson Center | January 2024
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