Author: james

In a series of shocking incidents that have rippled through the nation, maritime structures have once again collided with the specter of infrastructure vulnerability. The tranquility of America’s waterways was disturbed by two separate events that have not only disrupted daily commutes but have also raised unsettling questions about the safety and resilience of our nation’s bridges. In the heartland of America, the Oklahoma State Patrol was forced to shut down a section of South US Highway 59, south of Sallisaw, following a barge that struck a bridge over the Arkansas River. The incident, which occurred without injury, has left…

In recent weeks, the African continent has grappled with a significant internet crisis following reports of severed underwater cables off its western coast. This development has stirred a maelstrom of speculation and concern, with some attributing the incident to mere coincidence, while others see the shadow of intentional sabotage looming large. The MainOne cable owners’ assertion that the cables were unlikely to be cut intentionally, pending further investigation, has done little to quell the unease. Theories abound, especially in light of prior news suggesting that military groups were eyeing underwater cables for destruction. This narrative gains further traction with a…

The strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, a narrow choke point vital for global shipping, has been thrust into the spotlight for reasons beyond traditional maritime traffic. Recent reports indicate a new form of economic warfare that could have vast implications for the modern world’s connectivity: the targeted sabotage of crucial internet cables lying deep beneath the sea.