1、 2024 IAIIAI PAPERS 24|04-FEBRUARY 2024ISSN 2610-9603|ISBN 978-88-9368-318-0USA|European Union|Transatlantic relations|Digital policy|Digital infrastructuresTransatlantic Tech Bridge:Digital Infrastructure and Subsea Cables,a US Perspective by Julia Trhu and Megan RobertskeywordsABSTRACTThe importan

2、ce of digital infrastructure for global communication and connectivity is only growing.Within this varied sector,subsea cables play a central role in ensuring seamless internet traffic globally.What are the USs strategic and economic interests in digital infrastructure,particularly subsea cables?Wit

3、hin the context of larger economic and geopolitical competition,US policy is multifaceted,from aiming to secure the physical security of infrastructure and guarding against espionage and technology leakage,to boosting economic competitiveness and supporting domestic firms.Overall,digital infrastruct

4、ure,and undersea cables in particular,are a key element of a larger US strategy of outcompeting China.Although evaluations among allies of the relative threat posed by China and Chinese-owned digital infrastructure vary,broadly shared goals of resiliency,security,and increased connectivity mean ther

5、e are potential areas for deeper EU-US cooperation,including partnerships with third countries,that align with their respective strategic visions and represent a solid base for further transatlantic coordination.2Transatlantic Tech Bridge:Digital Infrastructure and Subsea Cables,a US Perspective 202

6、4 IAIIAI PAPERS 24|04-FEBRUARY 2024ISSN 2610-9603|ISBN 978-88-9368-318-0Transatlantic Tech Bridge:Digital Infrastructure and Subsea Cables,a US Perspectiveby Julia Trhu and Megan Roberts*IntroductionDigital infrastructure the collection of equipment and systems that connect and power electronic comm