Causing Waves: The war to protect underwater cables

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Is there a hybrid war underway?

Over one million kilometres of undersea cables support more than 95 percent of the world’s internet traffic. While cables are often cut unintentionally each year, a rise in incidents amid escalating geopolitical tensions has put NATO on high alert.

Published On 18 Mar 2025

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