The United States, Japan, India, and Australia — collectively known as the “Quad”— launched a joint critical minerals initiative aimed at countering China's dominance in mineral processing. These minerals are vital to emerging technologies such as semiconductors, making secure and diversified access a geopolitical priority. During a meeting in Washington,...
Quad Diplomats Discuss Asia-Pacific Challenges
Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia, and India -- known as the Quad-- recently met in Tokyo. The meeting focused on addressing growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in maritime areas. Key points from the meeting include: 1. The diplomats expressed concern about tensions in regional seas...
U.S. and India to Provide Logistics Support to Each Other for Defense Purposes
During U.S. defense secretary Ashton Carter’s recent visit to India, in a joint press conference along with India's defense minister Manohar Parrikar it was agreed “in principle” to conclude a defense agreement that involves providing each other’s militaries with logistic support covering fuel, spares and repairs on a reimbursable or...