Global Digital Economy Vulnerable to Subsea Cable Disruptions: A Call for International Cooperation
Original framing: “Underwater and unprotected: why Asean and the EU must secure subsea lifelines” — South China Morning Post
The original framing omits the historical context of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and its implications for subsea cable regulation. It also neglects the perspectives of indigenous communities and local stakeholders who may be affected by subsea cable disruptions. Furthermore, the narrative fails to explore the structural causes of great-power competition and its impact on global security.
Medium structural omission detected in mainstream coverage.
This narrative was produced by the South China Morning Post, a Hong Kong-based newspaper with a focus on regional news and analysis. The framing serves the interests of the global digital economy and the need for international cooperation, while obscuring the power dynamics of great-power competition and the historical context of the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea established a framework for regulating subsea cables, but its provisions have been criticized for being inadequate in the face of great-power competition. A deeper understanding of the historical context and the evolution of international law is necessary to address the current challenges.
The global digital economy is vulnerable to subsea cable disruptions, which have significant implications for global communication, trade, and security.