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One of the central themes of the discussion is the vulnerability of America’s water, power, telecommunications, and transportation systems. Baker is notably concerned about the security of these infrastructures, which are increasingly targeted by adversarial nations.
He explains that intelligence agencies have long prioritized infrastructure security, yet many systems remain fragile due to decades of piecemeal development. Baker points out that nations like Russia, China, and Iran have been probing U.S. infrastructure for years, consciously mapping vulnerabilities to prepare for potential conflict. These nation-states consider physical sabotage and cyber attacks as integral parts of their strategic arsenals.