India's Quantum Technology Advancements: National Security Implications for Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.61732/bj.v3i2.138Keywords:
Quantum Technology, National Security, India-Pakistan Relations, Quantum Communication, Strategic StabilityAbstract
Quantum technology has the potential to transform computing, communication, and security, and it holds significant implications for national security. This paper examines the development of quantum technology in India and its national security implications for Pakistan. India's significant investment in quantum technology, primarily through the National Quantum Mission (NQM), is expected to establish India as an influential state in the field. This paper aims to fill a critical gap in the existing body of knowledge by answering important questions: how India is planning to develop quantum technology? How this could be a potential national security issues for Pakistan? These concerns include the weakening of conventional security measures and the necessity to strengthen cyber and defense capabilities. This study employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing primary and secondary data. The results emphasize the need for Pakistan to allocate resources towards quantum research, produce quantum-resistant technology, and bolster its intelligence and surveillance infrastructure to maintain strategic stability.
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