Quantum, Diplomacy, and Geopolitics

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.06052v1
• Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:54:37 GMT
• Title: Quantum, Diplomacy, and Geopolitics
• Authors: Axel Ferrazzini,
• Abstract summary: Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging as critical paths of geopolitical competition and strategic defence innovation.<n>Leading powers now recognise quantum as a domain where technological leadership directly translates to geopolitical influence.<n>Every encrypted communication created today may be harvested and decrypted within the decade by adversaries equipped with quantum capabilities.
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• Abstract: Quantum technologies -- spanning communication, sensing, computing, and cryptography -- are rapidly emerging as critical paths of geopolitical competition and strategic defence innovation. Unlike traditional technological advances, quantum introduces novel capabilities that fundamentally disrupt established norms of security, intelligence, and diplomatic engagement. This strategic analysis explores the evolving quantum landscape through the dual lenses of diplomacy and geopolitics, with specific implications for defence leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. The benefits and challenges of quantum technologies are examined from a diplomatic and geopolitical perspective to help leaders make informed strategic decisions. Leading powers now recognise quantum as a domain where technological leadership directly translates to geopolitical influence, compelling an intense race for dominance alongside new forms of multilateral diplomacy aimed at managing both risks and opportunities. Quantum technologies do not all have the same operational maturity, but technological progress is accelerating. Post-quantum cryptography demands immediate action -- every encrypted communication created today may be harvested and decrypted within the decade by adversaries equipped with quantum capabilities.

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