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Quad nations step up Indo-Pacific push with new initiatives - Defense News
Why it matters
Quad coordination initiatives strengthen the Alliance pillar (7) and Northern Arc partnerships (8), reinforcing Australia's strategic depth in the Indo-Pacific and signalling sustained US commitment to regional security. Concrete Quad actions reduce risk of American strategic retreat and improve deterrence posture relevant to Taiwan contingency and Chinese military ambition.
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