This primer provides policymakers and diplomats with an introduction to quantum technology and its anticipated impact on international security, focusing on both its potential benefits and its risks. Quantum advancements promise transformative changes in sensing, computing, communication and cryptography, and they offer enhanced capabilities for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as critical advancements in information security and cryptographic resilience. However, these same technologies also introduce challenges that could destabilize the security frameworks that underpin global peace.
Citation: Malekos Smith, Zhanna L., and Persi Paoli, Giacomo. “Quantum Technology, Peace and Security: A Primer”. Geneva, Switzerland: UNIDIR, 2024.
