The technological competition between the United States (U.S.) and China has extended beyond more conventional sectors (e.g., microchips and manufacturing) into lesser known domains such as subsea communication cables. As an emerging hub in subsea cables and a digital economic powerhouse in the Indo-Pacific region, Indonesia faces challenges and risks from this competition. This policy brief outlines the politics of subsea cables in Indonesia and offers recommendations for how Indonesia may navigate these complexities when developing and utilizing such critical infrastructure.
Bintang Timur, Fitriani; Habib Abiyan Dzakwan & Ilaria Carrozza (2024) The Politics of Subsea Cables in Indonesia: Navigating Great Power Competition, PRIO Policy Brief, 15. Oslo: PRIO.
