The fragile undersea cables that connect the world

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  1. ▶ video10 oct 2026, 11:38 · hace 3 días ·inglés

     The undersea war: Who is threatening the cables that connect the world? | DW News

     A hidden war may already be unfolding beneath the world's oceans. Undersea cables carry almost all intercontinental internet data, but a series of incidents in the Baltic Sea has raised fears of sabotage by Russia and other hostile actors. Could attacks on this vital infrastructure cripple Western economies? And can NATO protect thousands of kilometres of cables and pipelines? We speak to Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of The Undersea War, about Russia, China and the growing battle for control of the ocean floor. Chapters: Introduction: States scramble to shield undersea infrastructure. Interview Elisabeth Braw. Dependency of economies and everyday lives on undersea cables and pipelines. What would happen if a malign actor cut major undersea cables simultaneously? Has the undersea war already started? Why proving undersea sabotage is difficult. What exactly happens after sabotage incidents? Can undersea infrastructure realistically be protected? For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: Reddit: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:

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  1. ▶ video13 oct 2026, 6:37 · hace 3 horas ·inglés

     The fragile undersea cables that connect the world

     Global data traffic depends on a 1.4 mln-kilometre underwater network that has become a geopolitical battleground. On this episode of The Big View Katja Bego, author of ‘Deep Connections’, tells Peter Thal Larsen why the cables are vulnerable, and whether they can become less so. Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on X:

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