Submarine cable chokepoints create critical vulnerabilities where multiple systems converge, increasing the risk of large-scale outages. This article explores why chokepoints form, the risks they pose, and how industry and regulators can improve planning, resilience, and accountability to protect global connectivity.

Submarine cable systems are essential for global connectivity, but their protection depends not only on regulatory frameworks or technological advances - it also relies heavily on relationships built at the local level. One of the most overlooked but critical tools in submarine cable governance is the cable awareness campaign, which aims to inform about the location and importance of specific submarine systems in a territory.