This timely webinar explores the growing geostrategic significance—and vulnerabilities—of undersea communication cables in the Indo-Pacific. As global data infrastructure becomes a target for state and non-state actors, safeguarding submarine cable systems is emerging as a critical security and policy priority.

Key Themes:

• Strategic chokepoints and cable infrastructure routes in the Indo-Pacific

• Maritime governance, legal frameworks, and emerging threats

• The intersection of technology, security, and geopolitics

• Implications for regional cooperation and resilience

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Brendon J. Cannon
Associate Professor of International Security
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Cannon is a leading scholar on maritime security and Indo-Pacific geopolitics. His work focuses on undersea infrastructure, global maritime governance, and the evolving role of transformative technologies in shaping regional security architectures.

Registration Link:
👉 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_60T3rW4OQ6uYB5rPI85xjw

Organized by:
Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)
All registered participants will receive an IPSC Certificate of Attendance.