The Arsenal of Democracy Technology, Industry, and Deterrence in an Age of Hard Choices

1. Harry Halem

Harry Halem is a strategic researcher and analyst specializing in defense policy and maritime strategy.

Education: He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics (LSE).

Professional Background: He is a Senior Fellow at the Yorktown Institute and has previously served as a researcher at the Hudson Institute.

Expertise: His work focuses on the intersection of military history, geopolitical strategy, and the operational requirements for modern deterrence. He is a frequent contributor to strategic journals such as The Spectator and National Review.

2. Eyck Freymann

Dr. Eyck Freymann is a distinguished scholar and advisor on international relations and global competition.

Education: He earned his Doctorate (DPhil) from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Harvard University.

Professional Background: He is a Hoover Institution Fellow and a director at Greenmantle, a macroeconomic and geopolitical advisory firm.

Authoritative Work: He is best known for his previous book, One Belt One Road: Chinese Power Meets the World (2020), which established him as a leading voice on Chinese foreign policy.

Role: In this collaboration, Freymann brings deep expertise in Chinese grand strategy and the global supply chains that underpin military and industrial power.