Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:45pm on 20 Mar 2025,Thursday India Global
India is reportedly in talks to join a new strategic military alliance, SQUAD, alongside the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, to counter China’s growing influence in the South China Sea. The move follows increased regional tensions and aligns with India’s Act East Policy. While QUAD focuses on broader Indo-Pacific security, SQUAD aims at maritime defense and freedom of navigation. If finalized, this partnership could strengthen India’s presence in the region. China has opposed such alliances, calling them destabilizing. Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, and official announcements are expected soon.
