Despite another statement articulating the Quad’s shared principles and vision for the region, deciphering the Quad’s exact role in the Indo-Pacific prompts significant debate. Five scholars — including USSC research associate Victoria Cooper — penned this article on what the Quad does and what it does differently from other groupings.
Defence2 June 2023
What is the Quad?
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