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The Quad has been repeatedly criticised for supposedly lacking a maritime security agenda. These views, however, stem from a narrow interpretation of ‘maritime security’—one that focuses primarily on militarisation. Yet, the maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific remain complex and multifaceted. A closer examination of the Quad’s maritime security agenda reveals that the group has emphasised sustained cooperation on maritime sec
This paper investigates, in the context of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad, the burgeoning threats posed by cyber mercenaries acting as proxies for revisionist states bent on destabilising the institutions and societies of adversary nations. The paper offers essential definitions of what comprises cybersecurity threats, including cyber mercenaries, and delineates current trends. Drawing on open-source intelligence and insights from cy
The Indo-Pacific must navigate parallel globalisations, driven by regional imperatives—shaping economic choices and, inevitably, political alignments
Over the years, the variety and intensity of cyber attacks have multiplied exponentially, even as many states have been struggling to arrive at framework for cybersecurity.
While recent tensions among the US and its Quad partners point to a nadir in diplomatic ties between the Quad countries, the group appears to be transitioning through an interregnum, making it premature to suggest an imminent withering.
The Quad must deepen intelligence cooperation to address emerging maritime and technological threats while navigating geopolitical shifts under Trump's second presidency
International cooperation for cybersecurity is paramount in enabling all countries to make use of developmental potential of the Internet.
The world needs cyber resilience with preventive measures to minimize threats. Redesigning the CSI with separate sub-indices for prevention and deterrence can achieve this.
Despite leveraging the strengths of the four Quad countries, the Quad Vaccine Partnership will still need to overcome several challenges to achieve the promised mass inoculation of the entire region
