The Quad, a group of democratic states aimed at countering Chinese power, has shown renewed life after a meeting of its foreign ministers in India. The meeting, attended by the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, resulted in a joint statement outlining several accomplishments and new initiatives.
The Quad's revival is seen as a strategic milestone for the Trump administration in the Indo-Pacific region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the Quad's importance, calling it a 'linchpin and a cornerstone' of US global strategy.
The meeting's success is further underscored by Beijing's objection to the Quad, labeling it an example of 'bloc confrontation'. This reaction suggests that the Quad is still a relevant and effective alliance in the region.
