Quantum communication and state sovereignty in cyberspace
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Quantum Communication, State Sovereignty, Digital SovereigntyАннотация
The emergence of quantum communication technologies represents a paradigm shift in how states conceptualize and exercise sovereignty in cyberspace. This article examines the intersection of quantum key distribution systems, satellite-based quantum networks, and evolving principles of digital sovereignty in international law. As nations race to develop quantum-secure communication infrastructures, fundamental questions arise about territorial control, jurisdictional authority, and the future of state power in the digital domain. Drawing on recent developments in China's Micius satellite program, the European Union's EuroQCI initiative, and the United States' DARPA quantum projects, this analysis explores how quantum technologies are reshaping sovereignty concepts while creating new geopolitical divides. The article argues that quantum communication is not merely a technological advancement but a sovereignty issue that will define the balance of power in the 21st century digital order.
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