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Experts Warn: Submarine Cables Are National Security Risks

11/3/2025

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Submarine cables carry over 95% of global data traffic.
They span about 1.5 million kilometers of the ocean floor.
Recent incidents in the Red Sea, attributed to sabotage or accidents, reveal their vulnerability.
Damage can disrupt services with degraded internet speeds and financial delays.
Experts urge enhanced protection, viewing cables as national security assets and calling for monitoring and international cooperation.

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Story summary

Submarine cables carry over 95% of global data traffic.
They span about 1.5 million kilometers of the ocean floor.
Recent incidents in the Red Sea, attributed to sabotage or accidents, reveal their vulnerability.
Damage can disrupt services with degraded internet speeds and financial delays.
Experts urge enhanced protection, viewing cables as national security assets and calling for monitoring and international cooperation.