China’s use of AI and quantum technologies in its space capabilities increases its potential for coercive and aggressive operations. This Hybrid CoE Paper addresses China’s use of such cross-cutting technologies as part of hybrid threats in space, and emanating from space. The Paper also examines the implications for NATO and EU member states in the event of hybrid threats to their space capabilities.
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Hybrid CoE Paper 22
Cross-cutting technologies in Chinese space activities: Raising the risk of hybrid threats
by Mélusine Lebret, Theodora Ogden, James Black
What is a Paper?
A finalized piece of analysis on a topic related to hybrid threats, based on one or several research questions. May be either a conceptual analysis or based on a concrete case study with empirical data.
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