Access Quote by Frank Gaffney
“If the area were on or near the U.S. continental shelf, such data could well provide an enemy with strategically invaluable insights into undersea access routes that could be used to attack some of the millions of Americans who live on or near our coasts.”
About This Quote
Source Report: 2010, Center for Security Policy, briefing on undersea threats
He warns that data from the continental shelf could reveal U.S. coastal vulnerabilities to adversaries.
In simple terms: Data could expose U.S. coastal security weaknesses.
Key Takeaway
Secure and limit sensitive geographic data.
Themes
national security
geopolitics
data privacy
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
strategic
policy
When to use this quote
- military planning
- coastal infrastructure protection
- policy making
- academic research
Key Concepts
strategic intelligence
maritime security
information warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards exist for such data?
- How can we balance openness and security?
A Different Perspective
The threat may be overstated without concrete evidence.
