US Congress China Working Group, Defeating China Inc.- Keith Krach. Follow-up Question: Does Silicon Valley Strategy Apply to Economic Statecraft? Answer: YES!! this Document provides proof of its effectiveness in the execution of the Global Economic Security Strategy (GESS) which harnesses powerful areas of competitive advantage, including the innovation and resources of our private sector; strong partnerships with friends and allies, and the moral high ground of our American values and optimism. It provides an integrated plan to leverage, grow and amplify these strengths through three distinct pillars of action.

1. Does
Silicon Valley Strategy
Apply to Economic
Statecraft?
The Hon. Keith J. Krach
Chairman & Founder, Center for Technology Diplomacy at Purdue
Former Undersecretary of State Chairman & CEO of DocuSign & Ariba
U.S. Congressional
China Working Group
July 30, 2021

3. The
Playbooks
That Chart
the Course of
Bold Visions

4. The
Sequencing
Strategy for
Scaling the
Networks

5. METRICS

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4
Leverage
American
Comparative
Advantages
Comparative Advantage
Strategic Imperative
Strengthen National & Global Security
#1: VALUED & TRUSTED ECONOMIC SYSTEM
Most TRUSTED Economic System &
POWERFUL Military in the World.
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One Way Toll Road to Beijing
No Integrity & NOT TRUSTED
#1: DEFEND FREEDOM
with Reciprocity, Transparency, Fairness & Enforcement
Add Force-Accelerators
DEFEND
The Clean Network
Compounded Strategic Advantage
Ensure all play by the rules
Shine the light on Trustworthiness
TRUST is the deciding metric
Freedom Wins, Tyranny Loses
Trust Tools
• Reciprocity
• Transparency
• Fairness
• Enforcement
• PRC- Distrust but
Verify

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5
Leverage
American
Comparative
Advantages
Shared Values & Principles
that Embody
Trust & Freedom
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No Trust
Authoritarian Rule
Trust Principles
Govern
Industry Trust Standards
Comparative Advantage
Strategic Imperative
Strengthen National & Global Security
#2: SHARED VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Add Force-Accelerators
AMPLIFY
#2: AMPLIFY SHARED VALUES
WITH CLEAN TRUST STANDARDS & PRINCIPLES
The Clean Network

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6
Leverage
American
Comparative
Advantages Alliance of Trusted Partners
In a fight for
Freedom vs Authoritarianism
Comparative Advantage
• Denmark
• Poland
• Romania
• Slovenia
• Latvia
• Vietnam
• Canada
• Japan
• Norway
• Sweden
Strengthen National & Global Security
#1: VALUED & TRUSTED ECONOMIC SYSTEM
Numerous Allies
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No Friends except for the Axis of Tyranny
#3: UNIFY ALLIES
STRENGTH AND POWER THROUGH UNITY AND SOLIDARITY
Compounded Strategic Advantage
The Clean Network
• Albania
• Australia
• Estonia
• France
• Greece
• Israel
• UK
• Czech Republic
• USA
• Taiwan
Members of TCN
Add Force-Accelerators
Unify

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7
Leverage
American
Comparative
Advantages Alliance of Trusted Partners
Three-dimensional collaboration
Industry Sectors, Regions & Type
Comparative Advantage
• Digital
• Energy
• Infrastructure
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Space
• Transportation
• Non- Profit
Strengthen National & Global Security
#1: VALUED & TRUSTED ECONOMIC SYSTEM
Strong Private Sector
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All Companies are CCP Controlled
#4: MOBILIZE PRIVATE SECTOR
ECONOMIC COLLABORATION & STRENGTH IN NUMBERS AGAINST RETALIATION
Compounded Strategic Advantage
The Clean Network
• Trade
• Commerce
• Investment
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Money Flows
• Research
• Education/Training
• Standards
• Philanthropy
Areas of Collaboration
Add Force-Accelerators
Mobilize

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8
Leverage
American
Comparative
Advantages
U.S. Economic Collaboration
Initiatives are Underway
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OBOR is viewed as
Co-option and Coercion
Comparative Advantage
EXISTING NETWORKS
• The Clean Network
• CRECE
• Security Alliance
• Energy Network
• PIPER Finance Network
• Healthcare Prosperity Network
• Blue Dot Network
• Research Network
• Clean 5G Network
• EBRI Initiative (Minerals)
• Indo-Pacific Strategy
• Transatlantic Strategy
• EU-Asia Connect
• Prosper Africa
Strengthen National & Global Security
#5: EXISTING NETWORKS & INITIATIVES
#5: CONNECT EXISTING NETWORKS/INITIATIVES
b y I n t e g r a t i o n , B r a n d i n g & O v e r a r c h i n g U m b r e l l a N e t w o r k
Quickest Way
Build a Network of Networks
Add Force-Accelerators
CONNECT
The Clean Network

19. Elements of a
Built to Last
Enduring
Model