International Relations
The Quad: Evolution and Significance
From tsunami relief coordination to a leaders' summit format, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue has steadily widened its agenda.
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Why is this in the news?
Senior officials of the Quad countries met to review cooperation on maritime domain awareness, critical technologies and health security.
Timeline
- 2004 — Tsunami Core Group of India, the US, Japan and Australia.
- 2007 — First Quad dialogue.
- 2017 — Revived at the level of officials.
- 2021 — First leaders' summit (virtual).
Key initiatives
- Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA).
- Critical and emerging technology working groups.
- Quad Fellowship for STEM students.
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