Quad and ASEAN Forge Closer Ties: A New Chapter in Regional Security
The Quad (Japan, US, Australia, India) has issued its first dedicated joint statement on cooperation with ASEAN. This move, made on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila, signals an increased Quad presence in regional security and is seen as a check on China. ASEAN has also shown a willingness to engage with the Quad, indicating a shift in regional power dynamics.
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