Wired but Unguarded: The Global South’s Widening Cybersecurity Gap
October 6, 2026
The Global South is rapidly expanding digital connectivity, but its cybersecurity capacity is lagging behind and increasing vulnerabilities.
The Global South is rapidly expanding digital connectivity, but its cybersecurity capacity is lagging behind and increasing vulnerabilities.
Undersea cables have become critical strategic infrastructure, exposing global connectivity to growing risks of disruption and sabotage.
TAPI’s greatest challenge is not building the pipeline, but securing the political stability and regional cooperation needed to operate it.
The CKU railway could reshape Central Asian trade, but its success will depend on whether Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan can turn transit connectivity into genuine economic gains while preserving strategic autonomy
Europe’s energy security requires moving beyond dependence on any single supplier by strengthening renewables and diversified partnerships.
Pakistan is seeking to position itself as a reliable trade and transit gateway to the sea for landlocked Central Asian states.
The US-Canada trade dispute shows how tariffs can turn economic interdependence into a weapon, undermining decades of cooperation.
CASA-1000, a strategic energy project, needs political and security stability between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The debate over China’s “overcapacity” extends well beyond economics, reflecting a broader geopolitical contest over industrial leadership.
The future of the Reko Diq mine will depend on Pakistan’s ability to provide security and political stability in Balochistan.
