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Ep. 2 · Dec 1, 2025 · 45 min

The global quantum race: US, China and Europe

André König, co-founder and CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence, gives an honest breakdown of the geopolitics of quantum: the accelerating US–China race, surprising emerging players, and why quantum has become a national security priority around the world.

In this episode

  • The global quantum race and shifting power dynamics
  • Emerging players: the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Singapore
  • How different regions invest, and why Europe is struggling
  • National security and the role of government in quantum
  • Early industry adopters and what's happening beyond proofs of concept
  • Why companies that ignore quantum today may not survive the next 3–5 years

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