This analysis presents a compelling but speculative scenario of how space and undersea cable disruptions could destabilize U.S. military operations in a China conflict. The strongest version of this narrative—steelman—highlights legitimate vulnerabilities in U.S. reliance on space-based systems, where even partial disruptions could create strategic blind spots. The scenario’s emphasis on ambiguity as a tactical advantage is plausible, as initial failures could be misattributed to technical issue...