17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence
Seventeen nations have launched a pact to enhance the protection of vital undersea cables, a critical component of global communication and energy infrastructure. The initiative, announced at the Shangri-La Dialogue, aims to foster collaboration and share best practices among participating countries. Notably, major powers like the United States and China are absent from this agreement, raising concerns among analysts about its potential effectiveness. AI
