Canada must secure its undersea lifelines

A single attack on Canada’s cable infrastructure could disrupt global financial markets, sever communication with allies, and compromise military operations.
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair. By adopting a focused and pragmatic strategy to protect its undersea cables, Canada can safeguard its national interests and contribute to the stability of the global order, writes Andrew Latham.

In an era where global security threats are evolving in unexpected ways, a chilling new frontier has emerged: the battle beneath the waves.

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