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Japan's submarine cables flagged as vulnerable lifelines
Original: Submarine cables underpin the country's economy, communications and defense. Yet they remain vulnerable to attack and di
A commentary in The Japan Times argues that Japan's undersea cables are critical to the country's economy, communications and defense, yet remain exposed to attacks and natural disasters. The piece calls for stronger protection of these networks, which carry nearly all of Japan's international data traffic.
Why now: Rising concerns over sabotage and geopolitical tension have put undersea infrastructure security in focus.
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