President Biden will host the leaders of Japan, India, and Australia at the White House on September 24th. The summit will mark the first in-person meeting between the leaders of the Quad, a four-nation group that the Biden administration seeks to strengthen as part of its anti-China strategy.
The Quad, also known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, was first started in 2007. But the group was disbanded shortly after its formation, as some members feared sending the wrong message to China. In 2017, the Trump administration agreed with the other Quad nations to revive the group as tensions with China grew.
In 2020, the Quad nations held their first military drills together since 2007 and have held more this year. Many in Washington view the Quad as a foundation for an anti-China NATO-style alliance in Asia.
In March, Biden and other Quad leaders held a virtual summit, which the White House described as the “first-ever Quad Leaders-level engagement in March.”
Announcing the in-person summit, the White House said it demonstrates the Biden administration’s commitment to engaging the “Indo-Pacific,” a term the US uses to describe a region that stretches from India to the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
“The Quad Leaders will be focused on deepening our ties and advancing practical cooperation on areas such as combatting COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis, partnering on emerging technologies and cyberspace, and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific,” the White House said.
All the Americans are interested in is haveing vassals to use as cannon fodder for a conflict with China better to have Indians , Australians ect ect been killed than US troops These countries would do well to steer clear of the Americans and deal with China on their own
India read the objectives. They are wholesome, and will participate for as long as objectives remain wholesome, and they are nit directed against anyone.
The moment that changes, India will not participate in targeting anyone.
It is important that India is positioning itself to be the third pillar of the current China-Russia led SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization). Its commitments to the Organization are major. India is closely consulting with China and Russia, as well as other members.
Purchases of Russian weapons are on going, collaboration on missile designs resulting in India’s workhorse missile classes, etc. Military exercises are on track. And India did not deserve a lecture on UNCLOS Extended Economic Zone – via in vivo experiment in the shape of US warship passing unannounced through India’s uncontested international waters.
Not a way to make friends and influence people.