NatSec Matters
Securing Critical Mineral Supplies: Christine Michienzi
Oct 30, 2024
Christine Michienzi, a former Senior Technology Advisor at the Pentagon, shares her expertise on critical minerals vital for national security. She highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains for essential minerals like lithium and rare earth elements, noting China's dominance. The discussion includes strategies to enhance domestic production and international partnerships to counter geopolitical challenges. Michienzi emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated efforts to ensure a stable supply chain and safeguard national defense.
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- Dr. Christine Michienzi highlights the strategic vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains for critical minerals essential for national defense.
- To counter foreign dominance, fostering alliances and enhancing domestic production of critical minerals is crucial for national security.
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Background and Experience of Dr. Christine McKenzie
Dr. Christine McKenzie has extensive experience in the defense sector, having served as the Senior Technology Advisor to the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. Her work focused on the security of global supply chains and the identification of critical supply chain vulnerabilities. Significant efforts included leading activities related to the CHIPS Act and ramping up weapon system production for U.S. support to Ukraine. After retiring, she founded MMR Defense Solutions, a consulting firm aimed at addressing supply chain and technical challenges in the defense industry.
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