The Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable is the first cable ever laid across the Caspian Sea. With the&nbsp;undersea section completed in August and commercial service expected this fall, the cable opens&nbsp; a new high-capacity data route linking Central Asia to Europe through the South Caucasus. It adds&nbsp; route diversity and resilience to a region whose international connectivity has long depended on a&nbsp; narrow set of paths. The project arrives as governments across Central Asia and the South&nbsp; Caucasus pursue ambitious AI and digital infrastructure agendas, and as global demand for subsea&nbsp;capacity reaches unprecedented levels.

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The Caspian Policy Center is delighted to host the companies behind the cable, together with U.S.&nbsp;government and industry experts, to discuss how the project was built and what it means for the&nbsp;region. The panel will examine the engineering and logistical challenges of the first Caspian&nbsp;crossing, the role of trusted infrastructure in attracting hyperscalers and data center investment,&nbsp;and the opportunities for U.S. partnership in the region&rsquo;s growing digital economy

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Wired Across the Caspian: The Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Cable  and the Future of Digital Connectivity

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Headlines from the Caspian: October 26, 2026

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