Israel’s attack on Hezbollah militants’ wireless devices last month has generated a lot of discussion about how the attack was planned and executed and what this will mean moving forward as warfare strategies continue to evolve from the traditional boots on the ground approach. Everything from cyber warfare to bio warfare has been at the forefront of discussions about preparing for emerging enemies and combating global threats, but Israel’s successful multi-pronged operation has experts considering an entirely new possibility: supply chain warfare.

Supply chains have long been a consideration in national security forums and it is widely understood that conflicts which threaten to weaken or disrupt global supply chains create economic instability and prompt questions about reliance on foreign countries for essential goods. We saw this during the Covid pandemic when there were concerns about US access to essential goods imported from China such as personal protective equipment and even pharmaceuticals. However, Israel’s vast operation has brought renewed attention on supply chains and refocused the conversation on the importance of supply chain integrity. Valid questions are being asked such as where is the........

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