The Quad[3][4] is a grouping of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States that is maintained by talks between member countries. The grouping follows the "Tsunami Core Group" and its "new type of diplomacy" developed in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. [5]

May 1, 2023 · Why is India considered the "weak link" in the Quad, and how does its nuanced strategic calculations explain the country's external behavior?

Jan 21, 2025 · The text of the following statement was released by the Secretary of State of the United States, the Foreign Minister of Australia, the External Affairs Minister of India, and the Foreign Minister of Japan. Begin text: We, the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, met […]

Climate change mitigation remains a focus, with the four countries announcing a Quad Climate Change and Mitigation Package (Q-CHAMP) to address mitigation and resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. One area of cooperation is green shipping and clean energy supply chains.

May 27, 2021 · What does the Quad do? The Quad, officially the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is a group of four countries: the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. Maritime cooperation among...

Jan 22, 2025 · We are committed to strengthening regional maritime, economic, and technology security in the face of increasing threats, as well as promoting reliable and resilient supply chains. We look forward to advancing the work of the Quad in the coming months and will meet together on a regular basis as we prepare for the next Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by India.

Sep 23, 2024 · This year, the Quad is proudly executing tangible projects that benefit partner countries across the Indo-Pacific—including in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean Region. The Quad is working together at unprecedented scope and scale to deliver on Indo-Pacific partners’ priorities.

2 days ago · Japanese Envoy emphasizes India's crucial role in Quad, highlighting shared interests, cooperation, and the importance of U.S. engagement in Indo-Pacific.

Sep 22, 2024 · The Quad countries look forward to India hosting the inaugural MAITRI workshop in 2025. Quad countries are coordinating comprehensive and complementary training across the full suite of legal, operational, and technical maritime security and …

Nov 29, 2024 · Integrating India, the world’s most populous democracy, with economic and military capabilities that could rival China’s, was a key aim behind the Quad. However, to address New Delhi’s concerns and incorporate its interests, the Quad has focused on public goods rather than hard power.