Communications Geopolitics

1 Credit · Level: Undergraduate

This course explores the technical and political foundations of global communications. Students will examine the infrastructure that enables global connectivity—including undersea cables, terrestrial fiber networks, satellites, and wireless networks. The course will also cover how these systems are governed, evolving, and shaping international power dynamics, economic development, and cybersecurity. Students will gain a holistic understanding of how digital connectivity is built, contested, and regulated across borders.