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Japan's submarine cables vital yet vulnerable, experts warn
Original: Submarine cables underpin the country's economy, communications and defense. Yet they remain vulnerable to attack and di
Japan relies heavily on submarine cables for its economy, communications and national defense, but a commentary in The Japan Times argues these undersea lifelines remain exposed to both deliberate attacks and natural disasters. The piece calls for greater attention to protecting the cable infrastructure that carries nearly all of the country's international data traffic.
Why now: Growing concern over sabotage and security of critical undersea infrastructure, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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