Supply chain management to prepare for geopolitical incidents requires strategic thinking, where predicting the reaction of geopolitical competitors is essential to designing effective countermeasures. Deterrence is the key for promoting supply chain resilience Friend-shoring is a double-edged sword Risk can be alleviated by trust-building through inter-firm networks across national borders With looming uncertainty in the global business environment, the pursuit of economic efficiency is increasingly associated with supply chain vulnerabilities. “Resilience” became a keyword in supply chain management and now forms the core aspect of economic security. Supply chain vulnerabilities are attributed either to (1) physical risks, (2) cyber risks, or (3) geopolitical risks.[1] Physical risks include those of natural hazards, climate change, and pandemics. Cyber risks are represented by malicious attacks on critical infrastructure or theft/leakage of confidential data, while nowadays the disinformation maneuver using generative AI is gathering sharp attention. Geopolitical risks ... ... [Read more]