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A Comprehensive Theory of Quantum Governance: Ontological Shifts, Multipolar Evolutionary Trajectories, and Future Scenarios in the Second Quantum Revolution (Vol-V)

Syed Muntasir Mamun

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations
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The second quantum revolution represents a seminal rupture in global governance, international relations, and socio-economic organization. As quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies transition from laboratory prototypes to strategic national assets, traditional classical and Newtonian regulatory frameworks are proving fundamentally ill-equipped to address their non-local, probabilistic, and dual-use nature. This report synthesizes the epistemological shift from substance-based to relational, quantum-coherent ontologies, proposing a new framework for "quantum-coherent governance" that embraces relational complexity and adaptive uncertainty. By analyzing the divergent evolutionary trajectories of the United States, China, Germany/EU, Japan, South Korea, and Russia, the analysis highlights the emergence of trilateral security alignments and the critical risks posed by a potential "quantum splinternet." The report concludes that without inclusive, multi-layered institutional architectures, the transition to fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum deployment threatens to entrench global epistemic injustice and asymmetric geopolitical vulnerabilities. KSCCN Mamun, SM (2026) ………………………………………….1 A Comprehensive Theory of Quantum Governance: Ontological Shifts, Multipolar Evolutionary Trajectories, and Future Scenarios in the Second Quantum Revolution (Vol-V) Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133194537/download_file?s=portfolio

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10.5281/zenodo.22991218

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The second quantum revolution represents a seminal rupture in global governance, international relations, and socio-economic organization. As quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies transition from laboratory prototypes to strategic national assets, traditional classical and Newtonian regulatory frameworks are proving fundamentally ill-equipped to address their non-local, probabilistic, and dual-use nature. This report synthesizes the epistemological shift from substance-based to relational, quantum-coherent ontologies, proposing a new framework for "quantum-coherent governance" that embraces relational complexity and adaptive uncertainty. By analyzing the divergent evolutionary trajectories of the United States, China, Germany/EU, Japan, South Korea, and Russia, the analysis highlights the emergence of trilateral security alignments and the critical risks posed by a potential "quantum splinternet." The report concludes that without inclusive, multi-layered institutional architectures, the transition to fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum deployment threatens to entrench global epistemic injustice and asymmetric geopolitical vulnerabilities. KSCCN Mamun, SM (2026) ………………………………………….1 A Comprehensive Theory of Quantum Governance: Ontological Shifts, Multipolar Evolutionary Trajectories, and Future Scenarios in the Second Quantum Revolution (Vol-V) Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133194537/download_file?s=portfolio
K SC The second quantum revolution is not only a scientific and technological transformation but also a profound governance challenge. As quantum technologies move from laboratory demonstrations to strategic assets, states and international institutions face urgent questions about security, sovereignty, standards, supply chains, and ethical deployment. This third volume in the series examines the emerging field of quantum governance through the lenses of international relations, science and technology studies, and digital sovereignty. It analyses the competitive dynamics between major powers, the risks of quantum-enabled disruption to existing security architectures, and the opportunities for more equitable global regimes. Particular attention is given to the position of the Global South and to the institutional innovations required to prevent a quantum divide that mirrors or deepens existing inequalities. The paper argues for a multi-layered governance architecture that combines arms-control-like mechanisms for quantum capabilities with proactive investment in inclusive quantum infrastructure and norms. Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133209098/download_file?s=portfolio
This paper addresses the rapid compression of the quantum transition timeline precipitated by decisive technological breakthroughs in 2026, including high-fidelity bucket-brigade QRAM and ultra-fast neural decoders. It examines the emergence of a highly securitized "quantum splinternet" and the consequent existential threat of techno-colonialism for middle powers and nations in the Global South. By synthesizing frameworks from quantum social science, international relations, and industrial policy, the analysis demonstrates that traditional, fragmented approaches to technological governance are insufficient. The author proposes the immediate establishment of a Quantum Sovereign Capability Coalition (QSCC)—a coordinated, offensive vehicle for strategic autonomy that leverages pragmatic collectivism, shared infrastructure, and normative diplomatic power to secure asymmetric inclusion in the post-Q-Day international order. KSCCN Mamun, SM (2026) …………………………….1 Strategic Autonomy and the Formulation of a Quantum Sovereign Capability Coalition A Decisive Call to Action (Vol-VIII) Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133194756/download_file?s=portfolio
K SC The convergence of quantum computing and artificial intelligence represents one of the most consequential technological developments of the twenty-first century. This fourth volume examines the distinct yet interconnected trajectories of quantum-AI integration in three leading powers: the United States, China, and Germany. Through comparative analysis of national strategies, research ecosystems, industrial policy, and geopolitical positioning, the paper identifies three distinct models of convergence: the market-driven, defence-oriented model of the United States; the state-directed, civil-military fusion model of China; and the collaborative, standards-focused, and ethically oriented model of Germany within the European Union framework. These models are not merely technical choices but reflect deeper differences in political economy, epistemic cultures, and visions of global order. The analysis concludes with reflections on the implications of this tri-polar dynamic for smaller and middle powers, including the Global South, and outlines principles for more inclusive and stable quantum-AI governance. Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133209089/download_file?s=portfolio
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This eighth volume in the KSCCN Series addresses the profound implications of quantum computing for sovereign AI systems. As quantum computers advance toward cryptographically relevant scale, they threaten to undermine the cryptographic foundations upon which current AI infrastructure, secure communications, and agentic systems depend. Simultaneously, quantum technologies offer new capabilities for machine learning, optimisation, and simulation that could enhance sovereign AI if harnessed appropriately. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the quantum transition for sovereign AI, examining post-quantum cryptography migration strategies, quantum-enhanced AI opportunities and risks, and the information-geometric extensions of quantum information theory to privacy and epistemic sovereignty. It analyses how quantum threats and opportunities intersect with the agentic systems examined in Volume VI and the implementation strategies developed in Volume VII. Special attention is given to Global South contexts, where the quantum transition presents both risks of renewed technological dependency and opportunities for strategic leapfrogging. The volume develops recommendations for quantum-resilient sovereign AI architectures that protect epistemic assets while enabling beneficial quantum-enhanced capabilities. Also available on Academia.edu: https://www.academia.edu/attachments/133307508/download_file?s=portfolio
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