Quad's Role Faces Uncertainty Amid US-China Rapprochement and Trump’s Shift in Priorities
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia, has evolved from a security-focused group countering China's assertiveness to a broader regional cooperation platform. However, US President Donald Trump's renewed engagement with China since 2025 and his absence from recent Quad summits have raised questions about the grouping's future role. While the Quad continues to address issues like maritime security and supply chains, Trump's prioritization of direct US-China talks and shifting policies have introduced uncertainty about the alliance's immediate relevance.