
Asia's Geopolitical Debate Stuck in the Past Amid New Strategic Era
The Quad's relevance is increasingly tied to reacting to China's actions rather than leading with a clear regional vision for the Indo-Pacific.

The Quad's relevance is increasingly tied to reacting to China's actions rather than leading with a clear regional vision for the Indo-Pacific.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces a 'smart border' pilot project to prevent demographic change through cross-border infiltration, integrating technology, local administration, and security forces across India's frontiers.

Amid contrasting US approaches, Beijing faces a complex calculus. While President Trump seeks 'strategic stability' with China, Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Quad partners in New Delhi to launch initiatives on critical minerals and maritime surveillance, aiming to reduce global reliance on Beijing.

A senior U.S. diplomat expressed optimism about advancing bilateral security cooperation with South Korea during inaugural working-level talks in Seoul. Discussions focused on implementing agreements, including Seoul's pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines and uranium enrichment.
India will host a ministerial-level meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), involving the US, Japan, and Australia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to attend, marking his first visit to India. The Quad is viewed as a strategic counterweight to China's influence.

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