The Technology and Security Cluster at the Queen’s University Centre for International and Defence Policy invites chapters for an edited volume on the implications of quantum technologies for defence, security, and sovereignty. The volume builds on the insights of the conference SITREP-Q: Quantum Readiness in a Changing Global Security Environment, which convened leaders from government, academia, and industry to assess the state of quantum readiness in Canada and beyond.
- Authors: Conference speakers, attendees, as well as broader members of Canada’s quantum and defence communities are welcome to contribute to the volume. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact michael.murphy@queensu.ca
- Expressions of Interest: Interested authors should submit an expression of interest (working title plus 25-100 word pitch) no later than 30 April 2026 to michael.murphy@queensu.ca
- Chapter length: Final chapters should be 3000-5000 words in length with footnote references following the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Submission timeline: Full drafts should be submitted no later than 30 June 2026. Revised manuscripts will be submitted by 31 August 2026.
Scope and Themes
We welcome chapter proposals that engage with (but are not limited to) the following themes:
- Quantum technologies and the future of military and strategic competition
- Assessment of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy and the DND/CAF Quantum S&T Strategy
- Defence policy, procurement, and innovation ecosystems
- Public–private partnerships and industrial policy in the quantum sector
- Cybersecurity, cryptography, and post-quantum transitions
- “Quantum literacy” for the defence sector and “defence literacy” for the quantum sector
- Dual-use innovation and civil–military integration
- Supply chains, critical minerals, and infrastructure for quantum technologies
- Canada’s role in the global quantum landscape
Potential contributors are encouraged to review the conference communiqué and recorded presentations at: https://www.queensu.ca/cidp/events/conferences-workshops/sitrep-q-quantumreadiness-changing-global-security-environment