Examine the rising importance of supply chain security amid global technological advancements. How are national security concerns influencing these strategies, and what steps can India take to balance resilience and security?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources
Q5. Examine the rising importance of supply chain security amid global technological advancements. How are national security concerns influencing these strategies, and what steps can India take to balance resilience and security? (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: Proposed U.S. rules on Chinese connected car tech and Israel’s pager attacks indicate the changing focus of global supply chains — from resilience to security Key Demand of the question: Analyze the growing importance of supply chain, how national security concerns are influencing global supply chain strategies. Propose steps that India can take to balance resilience and security in its supply chains. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly define supply chain security and its rising importance in the context of global technological advancements (e.g., AI, 5G, semiconductors). Body: Discuss the influence of national security concerns on global supply chains, mentioning geopolitical factors like tech decoupling and cyber risks. Examine how nations are adapting supply chain strategies to enhance security (e.g., diversification, friendshoring). Identify the steps India can take, such as developing secure infrastructure, reducing dependencies, and adopting trust-based frameworks (suggestive only). Conclusion: Conclude by emphasizing the need for India to balance both resilience and security, ensuring sustainable supply chains that are globally integrated yet nationally secure.
Why the question:
Proposed U.S. rules on Chinese connected car tech and Israel’s pager attacks indicate the changing focus of global supply chains — from resilience to security
Key Demand of the question:
Analyze the growing importance of supply chain, how national security concerns are influencing global supply chain strategies. Propose steps that India can take to balance resilience and security in its supply chains.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly define supply chain security and its rising importance in the context of global technological advancements (e.g., AI, 5G, semiconductors).
• Discuss the influence of national security concerns on global supply chains, mentioning geopolitical factors like tech decoupling and cyber risks.
• Examine how nations are adapting supply chain strategies to enhance security (e.g., diversification, friendshoring).
• Identify the steps India can take, such as developing secure infrastructure, reducing dependencies, and adopting trust-based frameworks (suggestive only).
Conclusion:
Conclude by emphasizing the need for India to balance both resilience and security, ensuring sustainable supply chains that are globally integrated yet nationally secure.