On its 20th anniversary, Quad reiterates support for free & open Indo-Pacific
Tuesday, 31 December 2024 Quad foreign ministers celebrate 20 years of cooperation, reiterating their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. They reaffirm support for Asean's centrality and Pacific-led regional architecture. The statement is significant as India prepares to host the next Quad summit in 2025 amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Quad nations — the US, Japan, and Australia — of dragging India into a de facto military alliance, despite Delhi’s stated focus on economic ties. Speaking at a Eurasian security forum, Lavrov warned of coordinated naval drills aimed at militarizing Quad beyond its original scope. He also pushed to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral platform, asserting that Western powers are deliberately stoking Indo-China tensions by reframing the region as "Indo-Pacific" with anti-China goals. His remarks signal Moscow’s shifting strategic focus in Asia.
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Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says
US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.
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The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats, including cyberattacks and foreign interference, the dialogue sets a new platform for European and Asian defense priorities. Both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding international law and regional stability without explicitly naming China. This partnership comes as the Philippines deepens its role as ASEAN chair and seeks stronger allies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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