GEO-POLITICAL RISKS AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: A STRATEGIC RESILIENCE MODEL

Abstract

Global supply chains increasingly face multifaceted geopolitical risks—from escalating trade tensions and export controls to strategic chokepoints and resource nationalism. This paper proposes a comprehensive strategic resilience model that integrates three critical dimensions—diversification, technological enablement, and governance—to mitigate such risks effectively. Drawing upon the latest empirical research and conceptual frameworks, the model emphasizes adaptive supply chain reconfiguration, real-time risk visibility, and alignment with geopolitical diplomacy. A multidimensional resilience framework is developed, combining global value chain participation, functional positioning, and re-coupling capacity. The model is validated through case examples including U.S.–China supply chain shifts, critical minerals stockpiling proposals, and AI-enhanced visibility systems. The findings offer practical insights for policymakers and supply chain executives to elevate strategic resilience in an era of heightened geopolitical volatility.