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Quad
What is Quad?
Known as the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely -- United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
The group met for the first time in 2007 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). It is considered an alliance of maritime democracies, and the forum is maintained by meetings, semi-regular summits, information exchanges and military drills of all the member countries.
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Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: Jaishankar at Quad meet
The Quad meeting came amid rising global concerns over China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific
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Quad diplomats meet in Delhi to revive group after Trump tensions
Quad, formed to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region, has been beset by tension after Trump last year raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50% due to purchases of Russian oil
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Quad meet on Tuesday: West Asia crisis, energy security in focus
Quad foreign ministers will discuss maritime security, critical minerals and global conflicts amid rising concerns over energy flows and Indo-Pacific stability
Quad foreign ministers to discuss West Asia crisis at Delhi meeting
Quad foreign ministers to discuss the West Asia crisis, Strait of Hormuz disruption and regional security during their meeting in New Delhi next week
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US State Secy Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 ahead of Quad meet
India is set to host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers next week that is expected to deliberate on pressing global challenges, including the fallout of the West Asia crisis
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Jaishankar, Rubio commit to strengthening ties via Quad, welcome trade deal
Jaishankar met with Rubio as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States, during which he is participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4
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Envoys of Quad nations hold rare public meeting at US Embassy in Beijing
The Indian Embassy here has not yet commented on the meeting. China, over the years, has been a strong critic of the Quad and has not yet reacted to the meeting
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Donald Trump signs defence law backing deeper India-US ties, Quad
The Act outlines sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region'
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Best of BS Opinion: New rural jobs law will bring significant changes
Today's wrap looks at the new rural jobs law, the push to open civil nuclear power to private investors, a US strategic reset, RBI's views on bank ownership, and a book on American power
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US also 'deeply committed' to Quad: Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year
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US defence bill pushes deeper engagement with India, including via Quad
It states that the Secretary of Defence should continue efforts that strengthen US defence alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region
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Quad calls for bringing perpetrators of Delhi's Red Fort blast to justice
The Quad, which comprises India, the US, Australia and Japan, also unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms including cross-border terrorism
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Quad exercise 2025: India to host first-ever joint air drill
The exercise will be led by India and the US, with Japan and Australia participating as observers. Japan had previously joined as an observer in Cope India 2023
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Modi, Putin to meet in Tianjin amid US pressure on India's Russian oil buys
Amid US tariffs over Russian oil imports, Prime Minister Modi will meet President Putin in Tianjin after the SCO summit, with energy and trade balance key issues on the agenda
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Will the Quad slip into hibernation, again?
India may have to go back to the drawing board to rethink its own Indo-Pacific strategy
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Trump 'no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit, reports NYT
There was no official comment from either the US or India on the NYT's claim
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Quad important for critical minerals for India and Japan, says MEA
PM Narendra Modi is due to visit Japan on August 29-30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit during which he will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba
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Quad countries are major maritime partners, says US State dept official
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston said that Quad countries understand the maritime issues that countries face
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Operation Sindoor's message conveyed with great clarity, says Jaishankar
A joint statement issued by Quad Foreign Ministers unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism
Best of BS Opinion: India must go from pro-business to pro-market
Today's newsletter ties together multiple issues, but the central theme remains one of much-needed reform and regulatory action, be in in job creation or aviation or industry
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