Undersea Cables: The Official Perspectives in the Pacific
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The Sea Power Centre is proud to introduce the new Sea Power Centre Lecture Series: Understanding the Maritime Domain.Lectures will be given throughout the year and will be held in the Ngunnawal Theatre with online attendance available through Teams (on request). Attendees will enjoy hearing from experts and professional speakers from across academia and Defence on a range of topics aimed at enhancing knowledge and encouraging discussion about history and contemporary affairs within the maritime domain and their relevance to Australia.
We invite you to join us for our fourth and final session for 2026 which will be presented by Dr Amanda Watson from the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University.
Lecture title:
Undersea Cables: The Official Perspectives Expressed in the Pacific Region
Overview:
The views of Pacific Island governments in relation to undersea communications cables vary considerably. These differing views are reflected in different approaches to managing cable projects.
Pacific leaders view cables as infrastructures that can enable and enhance digital connectivity and thus support social and economic development outcomes. They are primarily concerned with improving digital connectivity and enhancing cybersecurity. While donors also view cables in that way, their decision-making about cable infrastructure projects may prioritise geopolitical considerations.
This lecture examines the competing strategic and development objectives of the leaders of the Pacific Island Forum with regard to undersea cables
Date
Thursday 22 October 2026 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Ngunnawal Theatrette, Russell
Russell ACT 2600
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Undersea Cables: The Official Perspectives in the Pacific
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