India’s Changing Approach to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue

Abstract

India was initially a reluctant Quadrilateral (Quad) Security Dialogue partner. Today New Delhi is a willing partner and a strong supporter of the Quad. With continuing border tensions across the Himalayas and Beijing’s growing assertiveness in India’s neighbourhood, India has tied itself tightly to the United States and the Quad partner nations’ strategies. While still pursuing strategic autonomy and engagement with Russia and dialogue with China, both of which oppose the Quad, India has embraced the Quad unhesitatingly and has now accepted Quad partners as like-minded nations.