Resilient supply chains start with knowing what really matters, and what doesn’t
Resilient supply chains start with knowing what really matters, and what doesn’t  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Jan 15 2026
Description: A new Brookings Institution report warns that U.S. readiness hinges on a sharper definition of the national security industrial base. Michael O’Hanlon joins me now to explain why, without clear criteria, policymakers risk misallocating resources and leaving critical sectors exposed.Read the report here: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/building-greater-resilience-and-capacity-in-the-us-national-security-industrial-base/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.