Short Clip -The geopolitics of Subsea Cables | Great Tech Game | Shashank Joshi. (Ep 29 - Clip 6)

Short Clip -The geopolitics of Subsea Cables | Great Tech Game | Shashank Joshi. (Ep 29 - Clip 6)

Author: Anirudh Suri April 18, 2025 Duration: 5:16

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


Anirudh Suri sits at a unique crossroads, drawing from his experience as a tech venture capitalist and policy advisor to frame some of today's most pressing questions. In The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri, he moves beyond surface-level news to explore how technological shifts are actively redrawing the lines of global power and economic opportunity. Each episode is built around a conversation with a carefully selected thinker, from entrepreneurs and investors to strategists and scholars, who can unpack the real-world implications of these converging forces. You'll hear specific discussions on how supply chains are being reshaped by policy, what the race for semiconductors means for national security, and how business strategies must adapt in a fragmenting digital world. The dialogue is grounded in Anirudh's perspective as the author of *The Great Tech Game*, ensuring a consistent, insightful thread through diverse topics. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about understanding the tangible game board where technology decisions collide with geopolitical realities. Tuning into this podcast provides a clearer lens on the forces shaping your industry, investments, and the broader global landscape, offering depth and context that daily headlines often miss.
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