2030: Clausewitz Fights a Quantum Adversary

Abstract

This paper analyzes how one might fight a future superior 'Quantum Adversary,' using Clausewitz's nonlinear ideas of war, by focusing on two parts of his trinity: chance and rational purpose. The thesis argues that quantum technology will significantly alter the characteristics of war, while the nature of war - defined as a fundamentally human endeavor - remains. Findings show that Clausewitz would focus on targeting the decision-maker and on centers of strength, as applied to a quantum adversary, through the integration of deception within both offensive and defensive strategies. Finally, findings show that the impact of quantum technologies may garner an expansion of joint warfighting, into whole-of-society approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 2019
Accession Number
AD1179118

Entities

People

  • Christopher M. Conant

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computers
  • Governments
  • Human Behavior
  • Information Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Marine Corps
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Neural Networks
  • New York
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Quantum Bits
  • Quantum Computers
  • Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Information
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Recognition
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing