International Cooperation for Resilient Subsea Cable Infrastructure

Many of the most critical subsea fiber optic cable routes in the world traverse complex landscapes marked by contested maritime spaces, cumbersome regulatory schemes, uncoordinated rapid repair and response plans, and unclear frameworks for cross-border cooperation during incidents. These constraints influence how quickly disruptions can be contained and how effectively services can be restored. Greater international cooperation is required, including coordinated contingency planning, shared repair capacity, enhanced monitoring, route diversification, investments in redundancy, and emerging public-private partnerships. In addition, there remains a growing need across both public and private sectors for practical, actionable recommendations that can bolster collective preparedness, harmonize and clarify regional regulatory frameworks, and fortify connectivity in developed and developing countries alike.  

This CSIS panel discussion will explore how international cooperation and public-private coordination can enhance the resilience of subsea cable networks across the globe.  

The event will be livestreamed for public audiences. In-person attendance is by invitation only. 

This event is made possible through support from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), and Kuwadate Inc.