Telecom and the national interest

The national interest in telecommunications could be a viable, secure, and resilient infrastructure that delivers services with leading technological capabilities.

Amid the constant threat of climate-related natural calamities, it is vital to have networks that support functional communication and can withstand breakdowns and outages, writes Erik Bohlin. Unsplash photograph by Mudit Agarwal

Opinion

BY ERIK BOHLIN

October 29, 2025

The current changes in geopolitical debates, trade policies, and climate disasters invite reflections on what matters for telecommunications and the national interest.

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