Winning the Undersea Knife Fight
Geopolitics
Global
Started October 21, 2026
The authors describe the core elements of a deterrence framework against underwater infrastructure attacks and propose that an operationally formalized approach to competition be implemented for the undersea domain
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Winning the Undersea Knife Fight
RAND Corporation (United States) | Oct 20, 2026
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Focusing solely on deterrence undermines the importance of diplomacy in undersea relations.
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Collaboration among nations is crucial to develop effective undersea security measures.
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Nations should prioritize investing in technology to protect undersea infrastructure from attacks.
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International agreements on undersea conduct should be prioritized to prevent conflicts.
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Failure to address undersea threats could lead to catastrophic consequences for global trade.
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Joint military exercises in the undersea domain can enhance preparedness and cooperation.
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A rigid deterrence framework could stifle innovation in undersea defense technologies.
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Public awareness of undersea security risks can lead to more informed policy decisions.
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The current lack of regulations in the undersea domain increases the risk of conflict.
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Overemphasizing undersea deterrence could divert resources from more pressing defense needs.
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