Australia Urged to Lead Indo Pacific Cable Shield as Hybrid War Risks Rise The notion that Australia should lead an "Indo Pacific cable shield" might seem like a relic of 19th century diplomacy, but the reality is far more complex and nuanced.
As submarine cables crisscross the region, they've become a silent partner in the great game of geopolitics.
Behind the scenes, a subtle struggle for control has been unfolding over decades as international communications have flowed through these underwater arteries largely invisible to the public eye.