EP034: The invisible war beneath the waves: sabotage, gray zones, and Taiwan’s digital lifeline

RTI Radio Taiwan International RTI Radio Taiwan International

What happens when global conflict goes underwater? In this gripping episode of Beyond the Reefs, we reconnect with Dr. Benjamin Schmitt to uncover the hidden war beneath the waves. From Taiwan to the Baltic Sea, authoritarian states are suspected of sabotaging undersea cables—cutting off internet, power, and vital communications. These aren’t just accidents—they’re gray zone tactics meant to destabilize democracies without firing a single shot. We break down the strategy, the stakes, and the unsettling future of maritime security. This is the frontline you never see—but one that could affect us all. Dive in. The deep is watching.

Full report of "Underwater Mayhem" here: 

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