India’s Participation in the Quad: From Hesitation to Proactivity
The ‘Indo-Pacific’ region has become one of the epicentres of global issues, with the emergence of multilateral mechanisms such as the ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ (Quad). This group comprises Australia, India, Japan and the United States of America. India is considered to be the ‘weakest link’ in the Quad. However, this is only partially true. The authors of this article are of the view that, being the only country in the group that is not a formal US ally, India’s participation in Quad has been ‘different’ rather than ‘weak’ – moving from being hesitant to being more proactive, while maintaining its strategic autonomy.
- Le Thi Hang Nga, Nguyen Thi Oanh, Phan Cao Nhat Anh, Temjenmeren Ao, Ha Le Huyen |
- January-February 2025 |