Arsenal of Democracy
16: Where Tech Meets Defense Meets The Industrial Base (feat. Nadia Schadlow)
Dec 13, 2023
Nadia Schadlow, a Hudson Senior Fellow, discusses the messy world and the decline of American power, the weaknesses in the defense industrial base, the future of AI and the need for collaboration, and the role of think tanks in addressing challenges in tech and defense industries.
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- Restoring deterrence is essential to protect and advance America's interests amidst colluding adversarial actors and major technological advancements.
- Neglect of the defense industrial base and resistance to change pose a risk to American power and the ability to support allies in crisis situations.
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Restoring Deterrence in a Messy World
In the Reagan Defense Forum, the importance of restoring deterrence was a critical topic. The world is undergoing a massive reordering, and adversarial actors like Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia are colluding against the interests of the United States. These powers have the capabilities to disrupt and drive this realignment. Besides geopolitical shifts, major technological advancements also challenge our institutions and organizations. However, the government struggles to keep up with organizational changes, posing a risk. The challenge lies in navigating the messy world, reestablishing deterrence, and facing a relative decline in American power amidst dissension at home.
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