Connecting quantum science, education and communication—for a future built on trust.

On behalf of the Institute for Advanced Studies and Cooperation (IASC), I had the pleasure of visiting Tel Aviv University as part of a programme of exchanges with academic researchers and technology companies to explore collaboration in quantum research, quantum education and quantum-resilient infrastructure.

My sincere thanks to Prof. Haim Suchowski, Head of the Femto-Nano Laboratory at Tel Aviv University’s School of Physics and Astronomy, for his welcome and the opportunity to connect scientific inquiry with a shared vision of international cooperation.

A particular focus is quantum communication, including the potential of satellite-based quantum links to connect distant locations and support future secure communication networks. Bringing together terrestrial infrastructure, space technologies and post-quantum security opens important avenues for interdisciplinary research, education and technological preparedness.

These exchanges connect directly with our work through the Quantum Balkan Initiative: building bridges between universities, research institutions and industry to develop talent, strengthen scientific capacity and advance quantum readiness across Southeastern Europe and beyond.

They also reflect the scholarly vision of my work, The Post-Quantum Constitution: that technological progress should be accompanied by human dignity, accountability and trust by design. As we explore new ways to connect people, institutions and infrastructure—from laboratories on Earth to satellites in orbit—we must also strengthen the principles that make those connections worthy of trust.

We look forward to developing these conversations into practical opportunities for shared research, knowledge exchange and responsible innovation.

Science expands our horizons. Education enables participation. Cooperation turns discovery into shared flourishing.