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My discussion with Connell McShane on NewsNation about how China is handling #tariffs and the #tradewar. Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition

“Who cares where we buy dolls? The real issue is securing critical tech.” In my conversation with Connell McShane on NewsNation, I called the China deal a timeout, not a treaty. The U.S. needs targeted decoupling, not blanket disengagement. Markets are up, but businesses are

Thrilled to join today’s panel at the U.S. Chamber’s China Business Conference: “Is there a strategy for the West to compete against China globally?” Representing the Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition where we focus on building the ecosystems democracies need to win.

Honored to speak at Harvard University for the Boston Global Forum on: “AI Diplomacy in a Divided World: Why Trust Will Define the Digital Future.” Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition 🔗 bostonglobalforum.org/news/ai-diplom…

Twilight in Washington, D.C.—a special evening with Debbie overlooking the National Mall.

Great discussion with Kyotaro Maeda of Japan's NICT & Kiyoshi Nakasaka on U.S.–Japan collaboration in AI, 6G, quantum, undersea cables & cyber. Strong tech ties = stronger alliances. Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition #StrategicCompetition #USJapan #EmergingTech

Joined Connell McShane on NewsNation with Amb. John Herbst to unpack why the Israel–Iran crisis is bigger than a regional fight. This is a test of U.S. alliance credibility—and whether Gulf partners drift toward China or stand with us. Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition #StrategicCompetition

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of State Representative and Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, tragically lost in a horrific act of violence. We are also praying for the recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his wife.

Honored to engae Council on Foreign Relations panel of former US Ambassadors to NATO to discuss how to overcome fragmentation in Europe’s defense industry. Interoperability and collaboration are key to strengthening deterrence. (40:51 on video) Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition #NATO youtube.com/watch?v=Cy29IS…. .

Honored to join Lenor Bromberg, Dave Pierce & Mark Coates at Bentley Systems, Inc’ #IlluminateConference on future-proofing infrastructure. Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition From AI to affordability, digital twins to resilience—cities must build smarter and more inclusive. #SmartCities

As we approach July 4, a reminder—freedom’s frontiers are shifting, and so must our strategy. My first Frontiers of Freedom post: Why the Frontiers of Freedom Still Matter to America. Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition #Alliances #Trade #Infrastructure #Digital #Geopolitics open.substack.com/pub/markkenned…

Beyond Maverick and Iceman: Autonomy, Judgment, and War at Machine Speed. My son U.S. Navy LCDR Charles R. Kennedy explores autonomy, AI & judgment—through the lens of Top Gun. Maverick or Iceman? Human or machine? #AI #MissionCommand usni.org/magazines/proc…

I’m always moved when the service flags dip in respect during the national anthem—while the Stars and Stripes remain upright, as they did recently at a U.S. Navy Band concert. A powerful reminder that freedom endures because so many have served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸 #July4th #Honor