Quad

After a gap of 13 years, Australia will take part in the India-Japan-United States naval exercise. However, from the looks of it, don't expect too much from it.

India’s recent decision to include Australia in the Malabar exercises is a significant step toward a militarized Quad. But what should the grouping keep in mind going forward?

The navies of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia will participate jointly in Malabar 2020.

The Lowy index points to a grim bipolar future for Asia.

Is the Quad really made up of “vibrant and pluralistic democracies with shared values”?

A shared threat from China should have led Australia, India, and Japan to rally behind the U.S. Why hasn’t that happened?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent remarks on the Quad are a substantial shift in tone.

Two notable “firsts” about the recent Quad ministerial meeting could have long-term implications for ASEAN centrality.

Beijing has been circumspect in its criticisms overall, but doesn't hold fire when it comes to attacking the U.S. secretary of state specifically.

The U.S. sees the need for “effective multilateralism” in the region – hinting that it considers ASEAN a lost cause.

The broadly similar meeting readouts do have noticeable accents.