Middle East Internet Choke Point Sparks Interest in Arctic Cable Route

The majority of Europe's internet traffic passes through the Red Sea, creating a critical choke point vulnerable to disruptions from conflicts like those in Yemen and Iran. As an alternative solution, companies are exploring a new fiber optic cable route across the North Pole.

By Joshua Dzieza · The Verge ·

Middle East Internet Choke Point Sparks Interest in Arctic Cable Route

Topics: Arctic cable project Geopolitical risk Internet infrastructure Red Sea disruptions Submarine cables

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