Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Dr Samuel Bashfield and Dr David Brewster as they examine the growing strategic importance of submarine cables and what recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific reveal about the future of regional security.
With 99% of Australia's international data transmitted through submarine cables, these critical networks underpin our economy, government communications, and national security. Yet, as geopolitical tensions rise, how vulnerable is this infrastructure and what must Australia do to strengthen its resilience?
Join Dr Samuel Bashfield and Dr David Brewster as they examine the growing strategic importance of submarine cables and what recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific reveal about the future of regional security.
With 99% of Australia's international data transmitted through submarine cables, these critical networks underpin our economy, government communications, and national security. Yet, as geopolitical tensions rise, how vulnerable is this infrastructure and what must Australia do to strengthen its resilience?
