Submarine cables form the backbone of global digital communication but are increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical competition, espionage, and sabotage, particularly by China through its Digital Silk Road strategy. China's rapid expansion in undersea cable infrastructure has raised global security concerns, with incidents near Taiwan and Europe pointing to possible hybrid threats.
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The writer is a postgraduate in Diplomacy, Law, and Business from O.P. Jindal Global University and a Research Intern at the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy. Her work focuses on China’s strategy, maritime policy, and role in the Indo-Pacific. She is passionate about turning research into practical policy ideas and has a strong interest in defence, diplomacy, and global affairs.
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