Page 8 - Latest Updates on Quad
Modi's US trip: Economic agenda relatively low key compared to earlier one
One of the reasons for the overall low-key economic angle to the visit is the late finalisation of the travel itinerary
 "Modi's US trip: Economic agenda relatively low key compared to earlier one")
Explained: what is Quad and how does it work?
The first in-person meeting of Quad leaders on September 24 will be the highlight of Prime Minister Modi's three day trip to the US
 "Explained: what is Quad and how does it work?")
From 2004 tsunami to Covid-19 pandemic: A timeline of Quad elevation
Nearly 17 years after the deadly 2004 tsunami, the Quad summit will mark a high point in a steady year-long elevation against the backdrop of China's growing economic and military strength and Covid
 "From 2004 tsunami to Covid-19 pandemic: A timeline of Quad elevation")
Deepening Quad ties tops PM Narendra Modi's US visit agenda
On Saturday, Modi will visit New York and address the UN General Assembly (UNGA)
 "Deepening Quad ties tops PM Narendra Modi's US visit agenda")
The Aukus effect
Alliance could bolster the Quad's impact
 "The Aukus effect")
Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Anyone within range of China's expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US, as Australia has just announced, writes T N Ninan
India sees itself as net provider of security in IOR: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
"The seas that separate us, are also the seas that connect us. India sees itself as a net provider of security, in the IOR," said Sandhu
 "India sees itself as net provider of security in IOR: Taranjit Singh Sandhu")
China slams upcoming Quad summit, says the meet has 'no future'
China hit out at the upcoming first-ever Quad summit to be hosted by US President Joe Biden, saying the formation of "cliques" targeting other countries "won't be popular" and has "no future".
 "China slams upcoming Quad summit, says the meet has 'no future'")
PM Modi to attend Quad summit in Washington on September 24: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Quad leaders' summit in Washington on September 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.
 "PM Modi to attend Quad summit in Washington on September 24: MEA")
Biden to host in-person Quad Summit on Sept 24, PM Modi to attend
US President Joe Biden would host the first-ever in-person Quad summit at the White House on September 24
 "Biden to host in-person Quad Summit on Sept 24, PM Modi to attend")
Quad has evolved swiftly, very effectively: Australian foreign minister
The Quad has evolved 'swiftly' and very 'effectively' and Australia commends India for taking a strong leadership role in the region, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Friday
India, Japan, Australia, US kick off annual maritime Exercise Malabar
This is the 25th edition of Exercise Malabar, which began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise
 "India, Japan, Australia, US kick off annual maritime Exercise Malabar")
Anticipated Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but timelines surprised us: CDS
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday asserted that any possible terrorist activity flowing out of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and finding its way into India will be firmly dealt with
 "Anticipated Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but timelines surprised us: CDS")
A world in transition: US in retreat, China on the rise, Quad in a quandary
The ineptness of US presidents, combined with the cluelessness of Americans in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese leadership's focus on the accumulation of wealth and power, writes T N Ninan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Delhi on a two-day visit
This is Blinken's first visit to India after assuming charge as the US Secretary of State and the third by a high-ranking Biden administration official after it came to power in January.
 "US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Delhi on a two-day visit")
Quad partnership 'sets the tone' for Blinken India visit: US State Dept
US government is pointing to the first leader level Quad summit earlier this year to headline its 'high priority' status for the US-India partnership
Biden administration proposes first in-person Quad Summit in September
President Joe Biden's administration has proposed the first in-person 'Quad' meeting with leaders of India, Japan and Australia in late September
 "Biden administration proposes first in-person Quad Summit in September")
A geopolitical roadmap in uncertain times
Book review of India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, the Present
 "A geopolitical roadmap in uncertain times")
Best of BS Opinion: Thaw on the western front, globalisation, and more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday
 "Best of BS Opinion: Thaw on the western front, globalisation, and more")
Thaw on the western front
Talks with Taliban, J&K leaders, thaw with Pakistan are strategic imperatives for Modi govt. It can't covet US as Quad ally in the east and work at counter-purposes with them in the west
