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PacTech Pulse: November 2025

This edition of PacTech Pulse covers November 2025.

Newsletter by Erin L. Murphy and Aryan D’Rozario — December 9, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Egypt Case Study

The concentration of subsea cables funneled through the narrow Red Sea cements Egypt’s status as a global hub and chokepoint. Strategic and economic choices to enhance commercial appeal can secure Egypt’s continued position as a digital gateway between continents. 

Report by Erin L. Murphy and Thomas Bryja — November 12, 2025

Pac Tech Pulse: October 2025

This edition of PacTech Pulse covers October 2025.

Newsletter by Erin L. Murphy and Aryan D’Rozario — November 6, 2025

APEC’s Opportunity to Catalyze Mineral Security Cooperation

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea next week offers an opportunity for the United States and its partners and allies to make serious progress on securing critical minerals supply chains.

Commentary by Erin L. Murphy and Philip Luck — October 24, 2025

A New Chapter for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation enters a pivotal new phase with a new CEO and upcoming reauthorization—offering a chance to redefine its mission, strengthen global impact, and sharpen its role in U.S. foreign policy and national security.

Commentary by Erin L. Murphy — October 8, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Singapore Case Study

Singapore’s location, pro-business regulations, and forward-planning have made it a global hub to be emulated for data movement and subsea cables; however, its limited space constrains future prospects in an increasingly tense geopolitical region, demanding key next steps.

Report by Erin L. Murphy and Thomas Bryja — September 24, 2025

The Strategic Future of Subsea Cables: Japan Case Study

Japan, an island nation dependent on subsea cables and a nexus for Asia-North America communications, faces many risks amid regulatory slog and geopolitical tensions. It must leverage its industry leadership and global partnerships to secure this critical infrastructure.

Report by Erin L. Murphy and Thomas Bryja — August 26, 2025

Experts React: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plan to Win the AI Race

The Trump administration's launch of its AI Action Plan and accompanying executive orders removes any doubt that global leadership in AI is at the heart of economic competitiveness and national security. Our experts unpack the administration's road map and its prospects for impact.

Commentary by Navin Girishankar, Kirti Gupta, Matt Pearl, Philip Luck, James Andrew Lewis, Leslie Abrahams, Sujai Shivakumar, Erin L. Murphy, Matthew S. Borman, Noam Unger, Madeleine McLean, and Carol Kuntz — July 25, 2025