Quad widens its Indo-Pacific playbook to ports, cables, and minerals

At a New Delhi meeting, Quad members announced infrastructure and connectivity initiatives—such as a Fiji port project, maritime surveillance, and critical mineral partnerships—while linking these efforts to India’s Great Nicobar development. The move signals a shift from pure deterrence to economic security and resilience of sea lanes, reflecting how infrastructure and digital connectivity are increasingly central to strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.