Sensing Common Ground? A Call for Collaboration Between the DND/CAF Quantum S&T Strategy and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Abstract

Recently published strategic documents relating to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and quantum science and technology by the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) reveal these domains of operation have little overlap in their scope of work. Although this divide may reflect expectations, we argue that the siloing of these strategies misses important opportunities for inter- and intra-departmental collaboration on key objectives. Focusing specifically on the WPS goal of conflict prevention and two quantum sensing technology missions articulated in the DND/CAF quantum science and technology implementation plan, we illustrate creative opportunities for further coordination and collaboration between policy silos.