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India’s next strategic opportunity lies in undersea cables
The next geopolitical contest will not be over data or AI alone, but over the physical infrastructure that carries them, ndtvprofit.com has argued in an opinion piece. Undersea cables, which handle nearly…
The Story in Brief
The next geopolitical contest will not be over data or AI alone, but over the physical infrastructure that carries them, ndtvprofit.com has argued in an opinion piece. Undersea cables, which handle nearly all global internet traffic, are increasingly seen as a strategic asset that India must build, own and protect.
Currently, a handful of countries and corporations control most cable routes and landing stations. India, with its long coastline and growing digital economy, has a chance to become a key player. Failure to act could leave it dependent on others for critical data flows, the article warns.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that only software and AI matter ignores the hard reality of undersea cables. These cables are vulnerable to sabotage, espionage, and natural damage, yet few Indians think about them. The real test is not hype but action: will India invest in domestic cable manufacturing and secure landing stations? Until we see actual policy and budget, talk of strategic opportunity remains just that.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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