Private infrastructure in weaponized interdependence

The ability of states to exploit private resources at an international level is increasingly salient political issue. In explaining the mechanisms this shift, framework Weaponized Interdependence has quickly risen prominence, arguing that those are centrally placed in global networks can their centrality given appropriate domestic institutions. Building on framework, I suggest relationship between and corporations holding seek more dynamic contested than assumed. Drawing developments industry for constructing operating submarine cables, find a paradigm shift market significantly limited authority vis-à-vis key players. contribution finding expand as paying closer attention companies states. This expansion allows utilization broader set cases, not only when network prone weaponization but also limitations face they do so.