BLUF
Foreign ministers from the US, Australia, India and Japan pledged to strengthen supply chains, address critical mineral vulnerabilities, expand AI and semiconductor cooperation, and reinforce Indo-Pacific stability, while avoiding direct criticism of China.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of the Quad partnership (United States, Australia, India and Japan) in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and strengthening regional economic and security cooperation.
- Analyse the challenges posed by economic coercion and critical supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors such as critical minerals, semiconductors and emerging technologies.
- Evaluate the strategic initiatives undertaken by the Quad, including collaboration on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, humanitarian assistance and maritime security.
