In this clip, we unpack the rising geopolitical tensions around subsea cables—the invisible infrastructure powering the internet, global communications, and even military intelligence. From the US and its allies dominating the undersea cable industry through companies like SubCom, NEC Japan, and Alcatel France, to China’s growing influence with HMN (Huawei Marine Networks) rapidly expanding its footprint across the Asia-Pacific, the global tech power balance is shifting fast.We explore how subsea cables have become the new battleground for tech dominance, surveillance, and cyber security, echoing historical parallels with the pre-World War I telegraph cable wars. The episode also touches upon the role of Big Tech, spycraft, and state-controlled infrastructure, and how countries like India and Europe lag behind in this infrastructure race.Book Mentioned: Counter Intelligence by Robert Hannigan (ex-GCHQ Director) – an excellent read on the intersection of intelligence, cables, and lateral thinking.✅ Topics Covered:US vs China cable wars Australia’s strategy in the Pacific Historical links to World War I Cloud infrastructure gaps in India & Europe 🇮🇳🇪🇺Cable tapping, surveillance risks, and cyber geopolitics
The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri