J Richards
@joshrichards1.bsky.social
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Former Pentagon, Hill, Deloitte
DC Lawyer
Former Pentagon, Hill, Deloitte
The world’s oceans are our planet’s circulatory system, absorbing 90% of the excess heat from climate change, yet we know astonishingly little about what’s happening beneath the waves. This paper explores the need for SMART Cables.
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Tsunamis, Sea Level, and Security: The Untapped Power of Subsea Cables
Why the World Needs SMART Cables Beneath Its Oceans On a frigid morning in 2021, satellites captured a vast iceberg, larger than New York City, breaking free from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.[i]...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The world’s oceans are our planet’s circulatory system, absorbing 90% of the excess heat from climate change, yet we know astonishingly little about what’s happening beneath the waves. This paper explores the need for SMART Cables.
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My latest essay, Europe’s Arsenal of Peace, explores how industrial unity could become the foundation for Europe’s next era of security and strength.
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Europe’s Arsenal of Peace
Churchill’s Vision and the Case for a Unified European Defense Industry A United States of Europe In 1946, Winston Churchill called for the creation of a “United States of Europe” to prevent future wa...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My latest essay, Europe’s Arsenal of Peace, explores how industrial unity could become the foundation for Europe’s next era of security and strength.
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Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly. Here’s my paper on the enduring strengths and systemic vulnerabilities of the UN system.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the United Nations 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly. Here’s my paper on the enduring strengths and systemic vulnerabilities of the UN system.
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Today we saw celebration by two peoples, long bound by tragedy, now united by relief and the ability to embrace their loved ones.
My piece today explores the dynamics of politics and pressure that brought us to this long-awaited moment of peace in the Middle East.
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My piece today explores the dynamics of politics and pressure that brought us to this long-awaited moment of peace in the Middle East.
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Toward a New Pax Americana
How Renewed U.S.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today we saw celebration by two peoples, long bound by tragedy, now united by relief and the ability to embrace their loved ones.
My piece today explores the dynamics of politics and pressure that brought us to this long-awaited moment of peace in the Middle East.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/toward...
My piece today explores the dynamics of politics and pressure that brought us to this long-awaited moment of peace in the Middle East.
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It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables at EarthX’s Brave New Ocean Conference. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cables will have a major impact on the #blueeconomy as we work to build a smarter future.
Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.
Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.
April 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables at EarthX’s Brave New Ocean Conference. Pacific Peering’s SMART Cables will have a major impact on the #blueeconomy as we work to build a smarter future.
Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.
Special thanks to Sid Thurston for coordinating, and Tracy Fanara, for moderating.
Earthx2025 is a wrap! Pacific Peering had a great week at EarthX. It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables and their role in the Blue Economy. Special thanks to Sid Thurston for facilitating the great discussions on ocean health. Together, we’re building a smarter future!
April 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Earthx2025 is a wrap! Pacific Peering had a great week at EarthX. It was a pleasure discussing SMART Cables and their role in the Blue Economy. Special thanks to Sid Thurston for facilitating the great discussions on ocean health. Together, we’re building a smarter future!
Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social ! April 21-25 in Dallas.
I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
April 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social ! April 21-25 in Dallas.
I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
I’ll be speaking about SMART Cables and the Blue Economy. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
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Better ocean data leads to better decisions. SMART Cables will provide real-time environmental insights to:
🌊 Predict climate patterns
🌊 Strengthen warning system
🌊 Support sustainable industries
🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation
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🌊 Predict climate patterns
🌊 Strengthen warning system
🌊 Support sustainable industries
🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation
m.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDn...
Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring – Joint Task Force SMART Cables
YouTube video by WebsEdge Science
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April 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Better ocean data leads to better decisions. SMART Cables will provide real-time environmental insights to:
🌊 Predict climate patterns
🌊 Strengthen warning system
🌊 Support sustainable industries
🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation
m.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDn...
🌊 Predict climate patterns
🌊 Strengthen warning system
🌊 Support sustainable industries
🌊 Accelerate scientific innovation
m.youtube.com/watch?v=AqDn...
Project TamTam between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings.
March 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Project TamTam between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings.
Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social! April 21-25 in Dallas.
I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
March 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Pacific Peering is attending EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences hosted by @earthxorg.bsky.social! April 21-25 in Dallas.
I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
I’ll be speaking about Connecting Humanity and Understanding the Earth. Let’s shape a smarter more sustainable future together!
🌐 Registration: lnkd.in/gNkByC7M
#EarthX2025
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Special thanks to Ingrid Puillat, Director General of EMSO, for organizing the terrific discussions on ocean observation.
Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.
Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.
March 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Special thanks to Ingrid Puillat, Director General of EMSO, for organizing the terrific discussions on ocean observation.
Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.
Pacific Peering’s SMART Cable projects will be a significant addition to ocean observation, and we look forward to working with all our partners in building a SMART future.
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Pacific Peering was in Rome to participate in EMSO’s Strategic Workshop. Our leadership team – Guillaume Durieux and Noel Buttin were honored to discuss SMART Cables, and the exciting developments of our MISTS project.
🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort
🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort
March 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Pacific Peering was in Rome to participate in EMSO’s Strategic Workshop. Our leadership team – Guillaume Durieux and Noel Buttin were honored to discuss SMART Cables, and the exciting developments of our MISTS project.
🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort
🌐 contact@pacific-peering.com
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort
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The TamTam cable is the world’s first #SMARTCable led by France between New Caledonia and Vanuatu. This project will bring unprecedented insights into the New Hebrides Fault, one of the most seismically active ocean regions in the world. This initiative exemplifies the blue economy in action.
March 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The TamTam cable is the world’s first #SMARTCable led by France between New Caledonia and Vanuatu. This project will bring unprecedented insights into the New Hebrides Fault, one of the most seismically active ocean regions in the world. This initiative exemplifies the blue economy in action.
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Pacific Peering is kicking off project MISTS at PTC'25. This project is in collaboration with ASN, and funded by the European Union.
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.
January 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Pacific Peering is kicking off project MISTS at PTC'25. This project is in collaboration with ASN, and funded by the European Union.
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.
Thank you for joining us in this exciting effort, as we bring you a SMART future.
Come by our booth #17 to learn about SMART Cables. We’ll be here all week at PTC’25. Pacific Peering’s TamTam cable represents the world’s first SMART Cable, and is a major advancement in ocean science and environmental protection.
January 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Come by our booth #17 to learn about SMART Cables. We’ll be here all week at PTC’25. Pacific Peering’s TamTam cable represents the world’s first SMART Cable, and is a major advancement in ocean science and environmental protection.
PTC’25 has started! Pacific Peering’s leadership team is here all week to discuss SMART Cables. Our SMART Cable projects will be saving our oceans and saving lives. We’d love to talk with you about incorporating SMART onto your cable projects!
January 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
PTC’25 has started! Pacific Peering’s leadership team is here all week to discuss SMART Cables. Our SMART Cable projects will be saving our oceans and saving lives. We’d love to talk with you about incorporating SMART onto your cable projects!
Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects, and have decades of telecom project experience.
January 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects, and have decades of telecom project experience.
Healthier oceans improve all aspects of the blue economy, and with SMART Cables, emergency teams will be able to reduce physical and economic damage from disasters, but most importantly – save lives by giving people the time to safely evacuate.
January 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Healthier oceans improve all aspects of the blue economy, and with SMART Cables, emergency teams will be able to reduce physical and economic damage from disasters, but most importantly – save lives by giving people the time to safely evacuate.
Our SMART Cable between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings
January 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our SMART Cable between New Caledonia and Vanuatu is the world’s first SMART project. The environmental sensors will combat climate change, protecting our ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife, as well as save the lives of vulnerable people groups through advanced tsunami warnings
Pacific Peering is working to bring SMART Cables to American shores, and we’re championing the adoption of regulatory frameworks for SMART technology. Thank you to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for being open to the idea of SMART Cables.
January 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Pacific Peering is working to bring SMART Cables to American shores, and we’re championing the adoption of regulatory frameworks for SMART technology. Thank you to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for being open to the idea of SMART Cables.
Pacific Peering is leading the SMART development on the Far North Fiber, a SMART Cable through the Northwest Passage along the Arctic Circle, connecting Japan, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Finland, and Ireland.
January 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Pacific Peering is leading the SMART development on the Far North Fiber, a SMART Cable through the Northwest Passage along the Arctic Circle, connecting Japan, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Finland, and Ireland.
Happy New Year from Pacific Peering! As we come to a close on one of the most consequential years in SMART Cable technology, we’d like to thank everyone who has made SMART Cables possible.
Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.
Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.
January 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Happy New Year from Pacific Peering! As we come to a close on one of the most consequential years in SMART Cable technology, we’d like to thank everyone who has made SMART Cables possible.
Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.
Thank you for your work in building a smarter future.
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Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We look forward to meeting with you at one of the many PTC events as well as the UN’s Joint Task Force annual meeting on SMART Cables.
January 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We look forward to meeting with you at one of the many PTC events as well as the UN’s Joint Task Force annual meeting on SMART Cables.
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Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects. Our team has decades of telecom project experience, and our proprietary data platform PPSP streamlines the environmental data process.
January 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Pacific Peering is attending PTC'25. Come talk with our leadership team about SMART Cables. We're leading the development of the world’s first SMART Cable projects. Our team has decades of telecom project experience, and our proprietary data platform PPSP streamlines the environmental data process.