Ethan Kawamara Mugire, Jean Eric Belmonte, Tessa Foo, Tiana P., Kevin Fulgham, Eleonora De Martin, Campbell Clarke, Taher Esufali, Ridipt Singh London Politica Ethan Kawamara Mugire, Jean Eric Belmonte, Tessa Foo, Tiana P., Kevin Fulgham, Eleonora De Martin, Campbell Clarke, Taher Esufali, Ridipt Singh London Politica

Retrospective Decryption: Harvest Now, Decrypt Later

With rapid advancements in quantum computing, cybersecurity experts and adversaries are likely to begin to explore and assess the weak points in current cryptographic systems. One of the most discussed challenges is popularly called “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” or Retrospective Decryption.

At its core, retrospective decryption embodies a surveillance-oriented approach, involving the acquisition and long-term retention of currently unreadable encrypted data which can then be decrypted through a quantum computer.

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Ahmet Altindal, Ridipt Singh, Alexandra Migle Karuzaite, Tessa Foo, Ellen Cameron, Leopold Maisonny, Christopher Dufty, Kathryn Hockman London Politica Ahmet Altindal, Ridipt Singh, Alexandra Migle Karuzaite, Tessa Foo, Ellen Cameron, Leopold Maisonny, Christopher Dufty, Kathryn Hockman London Politica

Drone Proliferation in Modern Warfare: A Closer Look at Iran and Ukraine

The case studies of Iran and Ukraine underscore the far-reaching impact of drone proliferation on contemporary conflicts. The rapid growth and globalisation of the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry have created numerous access points for parties looking to acquire drones. While the sector's growth has democratised the technology, the increasing number of states using drones highlights a troubling trend of proliferation.

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Ridipt Singh, Marko Filijović London Politica Ridipt Singh, Marko Filijović London Politica

AI-driven Power Concentration and the Need for an Inclusive Global AI Governance

AI is bound to transform the lives of people across borders and activities in all sectors. However, the discussions around its regulation being restricted to a select few countries would lead to an AI-driven concentration of power. The resulting socio-political and economic effects would further aggravate an existing digital divide.

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