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Biden is bringing collectively Japan, Australia and India to stare down China [known as “the Quad,”] a casual strategic discussion board of the United States, Australia, Japan and India — all democratic international locations with a vested curiosity in countering China’s rise in Asia. [the White House.] [increasingly hawkish view] of China’s army buildup. At the identical time, Australia’s AUKUS protection pact with the US and the United Kingdom has solidified Washington’s dedication to Asia whereas making some vital Southeast Asian companions uneasy. At this vital level, what the Quad chooses to do subsequent is extra vital than ever. Australian...
