Security of Supply - vulnerability and weapon

Security of Supply - Vulnerability and Weapon: The Geopolitics of Value Chains explores how access to goods, energy, data, and critical services has become a central arena of geopolitical power. Moving beyond traditional supply-chain thinking, the book argues that modern societies must shift from fragile, linear chains toward resilient supply webs capable of adapting, rerouting, and recovering under pressure. Drawing on cases ranging from energy coercion and critical raw materials to logistics, digital infrastructure, and mobility in Europe, the book shows how interdependence is increasingly weaponized by state actors and how it can be countered through governance, regulation, industrial capacity, contracts, culture, and distribution. It bridges strategy and practice by examining security of supply at strategic and operational levels, offering a systemic framework for policymakers, industry leaders, and security professionals. At its core, the book makes a clear case: in an era of geopolitical rivalry, climate stress, and technological disruption, security of supply is no longer an economic background function. It is a decisive element of national and allied security and a prerequisite for resilience in a contested world.