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Strategic Evolution of Quad from 'Ocean Froth' to Asian Nato, Volume 2: Power Shifts and New Security Architectures in Indo-Pacific

Strategic Evolution of Quad from 'Ocean Froth' to Asian Nato, Volume 2: Power Shifts and New Security Architectures in Indo-Pacific

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General Political ScienceInternational Relations

PREORDER - Expected ship date February 24, 2027

ISBN10: 9819262801
ISBN13: 9789819262809
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Feb 24 2027
Pages: 346
Language: English

This second volume examines the evolving role of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) in the Indo-Pacific, with particular attention to India's strategic choices and the perspectives of external actors. It moves beyond the conventional framing of the Quad as either a democratic partnership or a mechanism for China containment, examining the diverse motivations and security calculations shaping its development.

The volume explores India's balancing of maritime ambitions and continental security concerns, alongside Japan's connectivity initiatives, Australia's growing regional role, and Vietnam's engagement through Quad Plus initiatives. It also examines cross-strait dynamics, China's responses to the Quad, and the strategic and cultural perspectives shaping Beijing's approach to regional order.

The volume concludes by assessing the future of Quad Plus and the prospects for cooperation in emerging domains, including artificial intelligence, technological competition, maritime security, and regional disputes. It offers scholars and policymakers a critical assessment of the changing security architecture of the Indo-Pacific.

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