Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The arteries of modern civilization: The US and allies take action to
protect seabed cables
Where do you think the vast amount of data is being transmitted every
day and every second? Most of the world’s intercontinental data, including
payments, trade, and data flows, travels through 570 existing and 80 planned undersea
internet cables, the arteries of modern civilization. However, just like underwater
gas pipelines, they are so vulnerable to attacks because they have no defense mechanisms
or forces. In fact, several incidents of damage to internet cables and gas pipelines
have been reported in the Baltic Sea since Russia’s full-scale invasion of
Ukraine. Just like the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has created global oil
shortages, disruptions to underwater pipelines and cables could cause regional and
global nightmares. Recently, Australia, the UK, and the US (AUKUS) have reached
a trilateral defense pact to improve reconnaissance and strike capabilities.
Since data centers are being built around the world and are connected to each
other, protecting the data arteries plays a vital role in ensuring smooth data
transmissions and internet connections.
Read the article and learn the roles underwater cables play in modern life.
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